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The Cottage Nursery

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Alexander Hall, Faringdon Road, Watchfield, Nr Swindon, SN6 8TS

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

85 children

Key details

Capacity

85 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

The Cottage Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 7 May 2024 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children excitedly arrive. They confidently separate from their parents or carers. They are welcomed by kind and attentive staff who know them and their families well."

Key strengths

  • Children benefit from a wealth of outdoor experiences, planned to enhance their learning, resilience and curiosity.
  • Overall, the quality of teaching is good.
  • The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and other professionals to enable children with special educational needs and/or…
  • Staff place a great emphasis on promoting children's independence, emotional well-being and self-confidence.
  • Parents speak highly of staff and praise them for their support.

Areas for improvement

  • allow more time for children to problem-solve to support them in developing their critical-thinking skills
  • review and strengthen the strategies used to build on the communications with other settings that children attend.
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Location

Alexander Hall, Faringdon Road, Watchfield, Nr Swindon, SN6 8TS

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