The Ark Child Okeford
St. Nicholas C of E Primary School, Station Road, Child Okeford, BLANDFORD FORUM, Dorset, DT11 8EL
Type of Institution
Nursery
Age group
0-11 years old
Number of places
42 places
Number of staff
Not yet updated
Ofsted Rating
Good
Summary
- This provision is good Staff provide a safe and welcoming environment where children build good relationships with adults and one another.
- Staff know children well as individuals.
- Children are keen to take part in a broad range of activities that staff plan according to children's interests and learning priorities.
- Staff and management monitor children's development effectively to enable them to identify and address gaps in learning and teaching.
- Children, therefore, make good progress.
- Positive partnerships with parents and other professionals enable staff to meet children's needs well.
- Parents say that their children have progressed well, particularly in confidence and their language skills, since attending.
- Staff have a good understanding about safeguarding children.
- They are clear about child protection issues and the correct procedures to follow if they have concerns.
- Effective self-evaluation methods include the views of staff, parents, children and outside agencies and result in improvements in children's experiences.
- For example, babies and toddlers now play and learn outside more often.
- It is not yet outstanding because:Children in the toddler room cannot easily choose from a full range of toys and play equipment for themselves.
- Staff do not always extend children's thinking through effective questioning as they support routine activities, such as snack time.
Extract from latest Ofsted Report.
Overview
Manager
Not yet updated
Owner
The Ark Child Okeford
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises
Provider subtype
Full day care
Local authority
Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency
North Dorset
Education Stages
Year Founded
09/12/1992
Education Provision
Education Stages
Nursery / Early Years
0 - 3 year olds
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0
Total number of staff
0
Number of care staff
0
Number of support staff
-
Number of other staff
Ofsted
Breakdown of Ofsted Rating: 11/8/2015
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