The Maples
Ofsted: GoodNursery
80a, Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7LQ
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
80 children
Key details
Capacity
80 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
The Maples was inspected by Ofsted on 19 February 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Staff help children to flourish at this setting. They support children to settle and separate well from their parents and carers. Children arrive to warm greetings and smiles from staff."
Key strengths
- Staff gather information from parents before their children start, including about children's home languages.
- Children enjoy stimulating story times with skilful staff, who engage them in fun literacy experiences.
- Staff promote children's physical activity and help them to develop good coordination and core strength.
- Staff teach children early mathematical concepts in interesting and lively ways.
- Staff provide a calm and comfortable environment for children who need to rest or sleep.
Areas for improvement
- enhance staff's understanding of the importance of supporting children's home languages further as they play and learn.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
80a, Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7LQ
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