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All Year
Withernsea Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
About this day nursery
Withernsea Day Nursery, a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 30 July 2024. 30am until 5pm daily.
Children at Withernsea Day Nursery are encouraged to explore their environment and participate in a range of engaging activities, including trips in the local community to places like the library, beach, and fire station. The curriculum incorporates the nursery's seaside location, teaching children about the lighthouse and introducing beach safety.
The special educational needs coordinator works closely with staff and other professionals to ensure children needing additional support receive it swiftly and effectively, helping them to develop to their full potential. Outdoor learning is a valued part of the children's experience, with staff ensuring the area is clean and safe, allowing older children to enjoy activities such as stomping and jumping in puddles.
There is a strong emphasis on developing close bonds between younger children and their key workers, ensuring they feel secure and settled. Staff are adept at observing children’s interests and adapting activities to suit individual abilities and stages of development, fostering both independence and good behaviour, and encouraging empathy towards peers.
What it's like
Children enjoy their time at this exciting nursery. They thrive as they participate in engaging activities and are keen to explore the environment. Staff are extremely caring and support younger children to develop close bonds with their key workers, anticipating their needs and helping them to feel secure.
Seaside location curriculumCommunity tripsStrong key-worker bondsIndividualised activitiesEmpathy and good behaviourEffective SEND support
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Withernsea Day Nursery
Last inspected 30 July 2024 · Dawn Woodhouse-Wykes
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children enjoy their time at this exciting nursery. They thrive as they participate in engaging activities and are keen to explore the environment. Staff are extremely caring and support younger children to develop close bonds with their key workers, anticipating their needs and helping them to feel secure.
Inspector highlights
- Children enjoy trips out in the community to the library, beach and fire station.
- Staff use the seaside location to teach children about the lighthouse, introducing beach safety to the curriculum.
- Staff support younger children to develop close bonds with their key workers.
- Activities are skilfully adapted to ensure all children can fully participate according to their abilities and stage of development.
- Children behave well and are encouraged to act with empathy towards their peers.
Areas to develop
- 1promote children's understanding of healthy eating to improve their knowledge and develop healthy habits.
Inspection #10351354 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The special educational needs coordinator supports children and other staff well to ensure any additional support required for children is acted on swiftly. They engage support from other professionals and put in place proven strategies to ensure children can develop to their full potential.
Outdoor space
Older children can stomp and jump in puddles they create in the outdoor area. Staff ensure the outdoor area is clean with no evident risks before children go outside.
Inspection history
Date: June 2013
- July 2024Good
- June 2013Good
Frequently asked about Withernsea Day Nursery
About the setting
Withernsea Day Nursery registered in 2012 and is managed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. It opens from Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 5pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY457056
- Registered person
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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