The Old Potting Shed
Combe Lodge, Blagdon, BS40 7RE
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
78 children
Key details
Capacity
78 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
The Old Potting Shed was inspected by Ofsted on 22 March 2024 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "The manager organises a broad curriculum to meet the learning and development needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The curriculum has a strong emphasis on children's personal, social, and emotional development. Staff use baby yoga sessions to provide a calm activity where babies develop strong bonds with their key person so that they feel safe and secure."
Key strengths
- In the garden, staff engage children in activities using clay and natural materials they had previously collected, such as petals, sticks, and sprigs of…
- Children exercise their muscles by digging big holes in the mud and challenge themselves to transport heavy buckets of water in wheelbarrows.
- Staff promote children's independence skills well.
- The curriculum focuses well on promoting children's healthy lifestyles.
- Knowledgeable and experienced staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very well.
Areas for improvement
- develop the curriculum in the outside areas to further extend the learning experiences of children who learn better outdoors.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
Combe Lodge, Blagdon, BS40 7RE
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