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Harlequin Forest School

Ofsted: OutstandingNursery

The Woods, Boughton Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4NA

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

15 children

Key details

Capacity

15 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Harlequin Forest School was inspected by Ofsted on 16 December 2024 and received an overall rating of Outstanding. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children flourish at this unique and special setting. They enjoy freedom and independence within the boundaries of the forest and investigate with confidence and enthusiasm. Staff plan an enticing curriculum with activities that embrace children's unique interests and preferred patterns of learning."

Key strengths

  • Staff help children to become respectful of their own background and that of others.
  • Staff use language with children that deliberately broadens their vocabulary and helps them to learn the correct names for the natural environment.
  • Staff expertly weave frequent mathematical language into their interactions with children.
  • The provider works in the setting to model excellent practice to staff to support and enhance their skills.
  • Parents feel that their children are thriving as a result of their attendance at this distinctive and individual setting.
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Location

The Woods, Boughton Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4NA

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