Doodlebugs Preschool
Ofsted: GoodNursery
1 West Way, Southwell Business Park, PORTLAND, DT5 2NA
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
16 children
Key details
Capacity
16 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
Doodlebugs Preschool was inspected by Ofsted on 23 September 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children are confident and settle quickly and engage in activities of their choosing. Children communicate their needs well. They share and take turns."
Key strengths
- Staff well-being is good.
- Children engage well in their play and when taking part in group-time activities.
- Leaders support older children to be ready for their transition to school.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported.
- Staff support children's communication and language skills well.
Areas for improvement
- improve strategies for sharing children's next steps in learning with parents so their learning can be best supported at home
- promote all children's listening and attention skills by adapting support strategies to meet the needs of children at different ages and stages of development
- implement effective procedures for younger children that need sleep times, so that high levels of well-being are promoted, and children benefit from restful…
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
1 West Way, Southwell Business Park, PORTLAND, DT5 2NA
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