Squirrel Lodge Nursery
The Meads Community Centre, Emerald Crescent, Sittingbourne, ME10 5JL
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
30 children
Key details
Capacity
30 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
Squirrel Lodge Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 31 July 2024 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Staff provide a stimulating environment for children to learn in. They deliver a curriculum centred on exploration and discovery through play. Staff focus heavily on encouraging children to be independent and confident, while placing a high importance on children's well-being."
Key strengths
- Staff provide a language-rich environment.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
- Staff use questioning to give children the freedom to make choices in their play.
- Staff give children ample time to explore resources.
- Staff show genuine affection and warmth towards the children.
Areas for improvement
- develop staff's confidence in their teaching strategies to consistently support children with communication and language needs
- strengthen planning to identify more precisely what children need to learn next so they are consistently challenged in their learning.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
The Meads Community Centre, Emerald Crescent, Sittingbourne, ME10 5JL
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