NEW OFSTED REPORT (October 2026)
What it's like to be a child at this setting
“Children are happy and settled in this warm and welcoming setting. They form secure relationships with staff, who know them well and respond sensitively to their individual needs. Babies seek comfort and reassurance from familiar adults and confidently explore the environment around them. For example, during a bubble activity, babies eagerly watch bubbles float through the room, attempt to pop them and excitedly join in as staff encourage their participation. They beam with pride when staff celebrate their achievements.
Children typically behave well and are familiar with the routines of the day. They develop increasing independence through everyday experiences. For example, older children confidently self-serve fruit at snack time, using tongs, and take responsibility for helping to tidy away resources. Children play cooperatively alongside their peers, sharing resources and ideas as they engage in imaginative play. For instance, children work together in the outdoor play kitchen to prepare pretend meals, which they proudly present to adults. Staff readily join in with children's play, prompting laughter, conversation and positive interactions.
As a result, children develop strong social skills, confidence and independence. They feel safe, valued and cared for and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.
Children benefit from positive interactions that support their communication and language development. Staff make the most of everyday opportunities to extend children's understanding and introduce new vocabulary. For example, staff narrate children's play, ask questions and encourage them to share their ideas and experiences. Children become increasingly confident communicators and enjoy sharing books, stories and conversations with familiar adults. Children with additional needs are well supported to take part in activities alongside their peers. Staff adapt their practice to meet individual needs, helping all children to access learning opportunities and make progress from their starting points. As a result, children are fully included in the setting and develop confidence as learners.
The fairies are back!
New decor for our ballpool room
Over the Christmas holidays, we also repainted the ballpool room and added some cheeky monkey wall art!
New preschool boards!
Over the Christmas holidays, we have replaced the preschool boards all around the room to improve the children’s learning experiences (and to make it easier to clean too!). These include 3 new boards, one with the alphabet, one with a number line and digits 0-9 that children can remove, and one with the days of the week and the weather, to use during circle time. The boards have been made by Paul at Aquafinish using Twinkl designs (with their permission).
