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[South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Wimborne Kindergarten # Wimborne Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Wimborne Kindergarten, School Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HQ · Dorset Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Dorset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Wimborne Kindergarten, part of Wimborne First School & Nursery, offers early years education for children. The nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children's development in line with the school's broader educational values. Emphasis is placed on creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where children can learn and grow. The curriculum is designed to encourage active learning and exploration, with dedicated areas like "Little Caterpillars" for nursery-aged children. The institution also offers various resources and information for parents and carers, covering aspects such as admissions, policies, and daily routines. The nursery aims to prepare children for their onward journey into primary school by fostering foundational skills and a love for learning. What it's like Children arrive excited and confident, choosing their favourite resources to play with while staff engage with them, guiding and challenging their thinking skills. The curriculum is ambitious for all children, with staff using their understanding of each child's abilities to support their development through playful learning. Children are happy and content, with staff comforting them when they become upset and helping them to understand their feelings. Part of Wimborne First School & Nursery Forest School available ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.wimbornefirst.dorset.sch.uk/about-us/admissions) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 2.45pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2017 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Wimborne Kindergarten Last inspected 12 November 2024 · Jonathan Payne Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive excited and confident, choosing their favourite resources to play with while staff engage with them, guiding and challenging their thinking skills. The curriculum is ambitious for all children, with staff using their understanding of each child's abilities to support their development through playful learning. Children are happy and content, with staff comforting them when they become upset and helping them to understand their feelings. Inspector highlights - The provider has created an ambitious curriculum that fosters independence and curiosity in children. - The provider effectively evaluates the provision, identifying areas of good practice and areas for improvement. - The provider ensures children learn and develop over time by closely monitoring and accurately assessing their progress. - Children demonstrate good behaviour, guided by staff with clear and high expectations through well-established routines. - The provider has developed good partnerships with parents, regularly communicating children's successes and working with parents on concerns. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the use of training and support for staff so they consistently provide children with high-quality teaching and learning - 2 strengthen staff's focus on the targeted support that children with SEND need to make rapid progress. Inspection #10364224 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263790) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wimborne Kindergarten Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10364224 Lead inspector Jonathan Payne Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263790)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540893) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=wimborne-kindergarten-bh21-1hq-ey540893) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff sometimes lack focus when providing the targeted support that some children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) need to make rapid progress to close gaps in their learning. Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during outdoor activities. ## Parent Reviews of Wimborne Kindergarten 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLT7gYumFftKgc7Q8cE_WMfOODlweoPhIiUW3ctjJjQwZxKjA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Caroline Flay 3 years ago Our son has thoroughly enjoyed his time at this wonderful setting. He has been here since he was 2 and now about to start school. The team here have helped him grow so much into a kind and confident boy. We cannot recommend highly enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPZ3ZlaXNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4873a4ec061ad9c1:0x79532b48f030759) Reviews from Google for Wimborne Kindergarten. 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