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Cygnet Nursery

Ofsted: GoodNursery

44/45 Evenlode Crescent, Kidlington, OX5 1RF

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

48 children

Key details

Capacity

48 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Cygnet Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 8 May 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children arrive happy and ready to start their day at this welcoming, homely nursery. Leaders and staff are passionate about forming close bonds with children and their families. The key-person system is highly effective."

Key strengths

  • Overall, staff use what they know about the children to help plan a range of stimulating and enjoyable experiences.
  • Staff recognise the importance of offering all children a wide variety of activities to practise their physical skills.
  • Leaders and staff use additional funding effectively to ensure that disadvantaged children receive the support they need.
  • Staff report that leaders give their well-being high priority and ensure that their workload is manageable.
  • Leaders and staff have strong partnerships with parents, who value the regular feedback they receive about their children's learning and development.

Areas for improvement

  • strengthen teaching practice even further to help staff to have a clear understanding of the sequencing and priorities for learning for younger children
  • review routines and organisation of activities to support children and consistently display positive attitudes to play and learning.
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Location

44/45 Evenlode Crescent, Kidlington, OX5 1RF

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