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Little Oaks Capel

Ofsted: Requires ImprovementNursery

The Old School, Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7EY

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

50 children

Key details

Capacity

50 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Little Oaks Capel was inspected by Ofsted on 23 January 2025 and received an overall rating of Requires improvement. In their report, inspectors noted: "The provision requires improvement Staff create an interesting and engaging environment for babies and children. Children feel safe and are excited to come into the setting to interact with both staff and peers. The leaders know the team's strengths and areas for further development."

Key strengths

  • The leaders ensure staff are effectively deployed throughout the day to keep children safe.
  • Children's behaviour is appropriate for their age.
  • Staff make use of observations to track and monitor children's development.
  • Staff have established positive relationships with parents.
  • The leaders make sure that the setting has appropriate arrangements in place to support children with SEND and those who speak English as an additional…

Areas for improvement

  • support less-confident staff to help embed teaching securely and consistently across the setting
  • strengthen opportunities children have to develop their independence
  • build on staff's understanding of the curriculum intent so that their teaching consistently focuses on what they want children to learn.
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Location

The Old School, Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7EY

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