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The Ark Centre

Ofsted: OutstandingNursery

Ark Centre, 15 Springfield Lyons Approach, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 5LB

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

6 children

Key details

Capacity

6 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

The Ark Centre was inspected by Ofsted on 8 December 2023 and received an overall rating of Outstanding. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children enthusiastically enter this unique setting, greeted by incredibly warm and nurturing staff that they build trusting and secure attachments with. Staff specialise in providing exceptional, multidisciplinary care and education for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children's happiness and well-being is paramount."

Key strengths

  • Staff implement a curriculum that is coherently planned and sequenced.
  • Staff specialise in using visual tools to support children to communicate in their preferred way.
  • Children develop their understanding of good hygiene practice.
  • Partnerships with parents are undeniably valued.
  • In small groups, children enjoy counting rubber ducks together during an interactive singing activity.
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Location

Ark Centre, 15 Springfield Lyons Approach, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 5LB

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