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Little Ducklings Preschool

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Park Lodge, Vibrok shanakiel Ilkeston Road, Heanor, DE75 7DR

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

36 children

Key details

Capacity

36 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Little Ducklings Preschool was inspected by Ofsted on 19 June 2023 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children show a sense of belonging in the pre-school. For example, when they arrive, they hang their coats and place their shoes in their allocated space. Children who speak English as an additional language use objects in their play that reflects and celebrates their culture."

Key strengths

  • Staff encourage children to develop a love of books.
  • Staff provide children with opportunities to learn what makes them unique and the similarities and differences in people around them.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by the managers and staff.
  • Additional funding is spent effectively to support the individual needs of children.
  • Overall, staff support children's development well.

Areas for improvement

  • explore how to allocate staff more effectively during planned large-group activities to help children get the most from the learning offered
  • help staff to be more aware of children who need support to develop their confidence to play games with their peers.
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Location

Park Lodge, Vibrok shanakiel Ilkeston Road, Heanor, DE75 7DR

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