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The Grove Pre-School Playgroup

Ofsted: GoodNursery

The Grove Pre-School Playgroup, The Bungalow, Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2LA

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

21 children

Key details

Capacity

21 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

The Grove Pre-School Playgroup was inspected by Ofsted on 9 November 2023 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "There is a calm atmosphere across the pre-school. Children follow effective behaviour expectations. Staff model using manners, and children repeat these throughout different routines during the day."

Key strengths

  • Staff value children's input, and there are lots of sociable times during the day, for example when children and staff sit together, such as at breakfast and…
  • Children enjoy opportunities to socialise and explore their community.
  • Children are supported well to lead active lifestyles.
  • The manager values everyone's contribution to the pre-school and places a strong emphasis on the staff's well-being.
  • The manager takes swift action when she identifies areas for development.

Areas for improvement

  • support all staff to embed the curriculum intent more securely so that their teaching consistently focuses on what they want children to learn
  • ensure that all parents know their child's individual next steps and are kept informed of their ongoing progress so that they can support their child's…
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Location

The Grove Pre-School Playgroup, The Bungalow, Damers Road, Dorchester, DT1 2LA

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