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Unit E, 29-38 Jenkins Dale, ME4 5RD
Type of Institution
Nursery
Age group
- years old
Number of places
Not yet updated
Number of staff
Not yet updated
Ofsted Rating
Good
Summary
- The provision is good Children arrive happily at the nursery and quickly become immersed in their play and learning.
- All children develop secure and trusting bonds with their key person and all staff.
- They have a positive attitude to learning and are eager to join in the activities planned for them.
- For example, children love making their own play dough.
- They are encouraged to make their own choices and select the tools that they think would be most effective.
- Children of all ages are exposed to new and varied vocabulary.
- Younger children hear new sounds and repetitive language.
- Older children confidently use their developing language, for example, to describe the change and texture of the dough as they add more flour or water.
- As a result, children begin to develop their understanding of new words and their meanings.
- Children are consistently focused and busy in their play.
- They enjoy a wide range of resources that are appropriate for their age and stage of development.
- Babies and toddlers are relaxed and smile when they see familiar staff.
- They look to staff for reassurance and cuddles.
- With support from staff, babies sing songs and fol ow the actions.
- Older children seek staff out to show their accomplishments and share their ideas.
- What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?n Staff observe and assess children's development.
- They plan appropriate nextsteps for all children to minimise any possible gaps in their learning.
- Managers work hard to provide the appropriate support, including for those with English as an additional language.
- The deputy manager liaises with external agencies to coordinate additional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- This includes making sure that there are plans and additional funding, to help these children reach their full potential.n Children have regular opportunities to engage in energetic physical activitywithin the soft-play centre.
- They enjoy playing with the staff and their friends as they climb, balance and develop their core strength.
- Children manipulate dough and use a variety of tools to strengthen their hand muscles in readiness for early writing.n Children behave extremely wel .
- They are learning to be polite and welmannered.
- At times, some staff do not make it clear enough to children why certain rules are in place to help keep them safe.
- For example, staff remind children to sit nicely on chairs and ask them not to use a fork that has dropped on the floor, but do not explain why.
- This means that although children follow safe practices, they receive limited support to learn the potential consequences of their actions.n The management team regularly evaluates the quality of the provision.
- Procedures for individual staff monitoring and coaching are wel embedded, to
Extract from latest Ofsted Report.
Overview
Manager
Not yet updated
Owner
Welcome Nurseries Ltd
Provider type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Provider subtype
Full day care
Local authority
Medway
Parliamentary Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford
Education Stages
Year Founded
02/9/2021
Education Provision
Education Stages
Nursery / Early Years
0 - 3 year olds
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Breakdown of Ofsted Rating: 01/9/2022
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