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Dicker House Preschool

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Community Room, Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0DP

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

26 children

Key details

Capacity

26 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Dicker House Preschool was inspected by Ofsted on 11 November 2022 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children are happy and enthusiastic learners in this welcoming setting. They make good relationships with the attentive and caring staff. This helps them to feel secure and settle quickly."

Key strengths

  • Staff read stories expressively throughout the setting and help children develop a love of books.
  • Children have ample opportunities to learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others.
  • Staff provide activities to spark children's interest and enjoyment, often linked to a seasonal theme.
  • Staff play alongside children and generally teach well.
  • The experienced special needs coordinator ensures children who may need additional help are supported effectively.

Areas for improvement

  • review and focus the system for planning activities to consistently link to children's learning needs
  • improve staff teaching skills so that they ask questions that fully support children in developing their own thinking and ideas as they play.
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Location

Community Room, Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0DP

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