Kindred Wheathampstead
4 Meads Lane, Wheathampstead, ST. ALBANS, AL4 8BW
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
65 children
Key details
Capacity
65 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
Kindred Wheathampstead was inspected by Ofsted on 7 November 2024 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Leaders and staff warmly welcome children on their arrival. Successful settling-in procedures support all children to build a sense of belonging and enable them to quickly build attachments with their designated key person. Children become engaged in their play, explore the environment and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning."
Key strengths
- Children form close bonds with the staff, who know them well.
- Leaders and staff place a high priority on developing children's independence, curiosity and love of the outdoors in readiness for school.
- Children thoroughly enjoy their time outside.
- Staff effectively support children's communication and literacy skills.
- Staff work closely with external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for improvement
- improve the consistency of teaching to ensure all staff extend children's learning during planned and spontaneous activities
- review the organisation of routines to better support children's individual needs and learning outcomes.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
4 Meads Lane, Wheathampstead, ST. ALBANS, AL4 8BW
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