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Step By Step Children's Nursery Polegate
Polegate SDA Church, 7 Hailsham Road, BN26 6NJ
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 are confident, happy and secure in the home-from-home nursery.
- They feel at ease with the attentive staff and form trusting and loving bonds with them.
- Children feel valued and respond wel to the warm praise they receive from staff, which helps to build their good self-esteem.
- For example, children proudly show off their finished artwork, such as Halloween bat col ages.
- Children of all ages enjoy their time playing and exploring in the stimulating environment.
- Babies settle quickly in the morning and leave their parents confidently at the door.
- They learn to walk with positive staff support and move around the nursery independently, showing an eagerness to explore.
- Older children are very sociable and learn how to listen to others and consider their needs.
- For instance, during their imaginary play, children kindly include others and share out roles, such as 'chief potion maker'.
- Children are supported and challenged wel in their learning.
- They are wil ing to try new things, have a go and persevere.
- For example, children eagerly take on challenges, such as rol ing worms out of dough, and they keep trying until they succeed.
- Children count wel and recognise written numbers.
- They develop good small and large physical skil s, communicate wel , and manage their personal hygiene confidently.
- What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?n The experienced manager understands how children learn and knows how toprepare them for the next stage in their education.
- She plans a broad and challenging curriculum, designed to build on what children already know and can do.
- There is a strong focus on children's language development, physical development and emotional wel -being.
- Children progress wel in their learning.n Overall, staff understand and implement the curriculum wel .
- For example, theyuse imaginary play skilfully to encourage children's communication, friendships and social skil s.
- However, staff do not always focus clearly enough on the intended learning of planned activities.
- As a result, children sometimes get a bit distracted and lose focus.n Staff know the children wel and assess their development accurately.
- They joinin with children's play successfully to support, extend and guide their learning.
- For example, staff encourage children to count and compare lengths as they create with play dough.
- Babies enjoy sensory activities and develop their finger and hand strength as they explore dry cereal.n The manager and staff quickly identify where children need additional support.
- They work hard to liaise with other professionals when needed to share strategies and expertise.
- Children with special educational needs and/or
Extract from latest Ofsted Report.
Overview
Manager
Not yet updated
Owner
Wilkinson, Rebecca Louise
Provider type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Provider subtype
Full day care
Local authority
East Sussex
Parliamentary Constituency
Lewes
Education Stages
Year Founded
23/4/2019
Education Provision
Education Stages
Nursery / Early Years
0 - 3 year olds
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Breakdown of Ofsted Rating: 21/10/2021
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