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Cockleshell Nursery

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Southend Adult Community College, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2UP

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

72 children

Key details

Capacity

72 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Cockleshell Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 14 March 2023 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children are happy and confident in the nursery. They eagerly approach visitors to ask their names and introduce themselves. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the care of familiar adults."

Key strengths

  • The manager has a clear idea of the skills that she wants children to learn before they move into the next stage of their learning.
  • The key-person system is effective.
  • Children behave well.
  • Staff regularly read stories with children, inviting their thoughts and ideas.
  • Parents are very positive about the nursery.

Areas for improvement

  • support staff to provide consistent opportunities for children to develop their independence, particularly at mealtimes
  • review and adapt activities to ensure all children, particularly the quieter children, fully engage and benefit from the learning.
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Location

Southend Adult Community College, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2UP

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