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Stepping Stones Pre-School

Ofsted: GoodNursery

William Barnes Primary School, Bridge Street, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 1BZ

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

20 children

Key details

Capacity

20 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Stepping Stones Pre-School was inspected by Ofsted on 15 November 2023 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children quickly settle on arrival and are happy and eager to engage in the activities. The new role-play area has had a positive effect, especially on young children new to the setting. They build friendships, feel secure, manage their emotions and act out familiar experiences."

Key strengths

  • Children enjoy books individually and in a whole group.
  • Children are confident and willing to have a go at new skills.
  • Children become increasingly independent in their self-care skills.
  • The manager and deputy provide good role models for staff.
  • Staff work well as a team.

Areas for improvement

  • improve the organisation of routines so that children can always listen and concentrate in group activities
  • help older children to consider ways of solving problems for themselves.
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Location

William Barnes Primary School, Bridge Street, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 1BZ

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