The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten
Ofsted: GoodNursery
239 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB
Provider type
Nursery
Capacity
46 children
Key details
Capacity
46 places
Ofsted Inspection Summary
The Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten was inspected by Ofsted on 17 February 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children are keen, active and excited learners. They enter the nursery confidently and part from their parents and carers with ease. Staff in each room greet children in a welcoming manner."
Key strengths
- Parents speak very highly of the managers, staff and general care of their children.
- Staff promote children's speech and language development effectively through the use of songs, rhymes, stories and general discussions.
- Children are provided with good opportunities to guide their own play and learning.
- Children are polite and speak to each other in a kind and caring manner.
- Children enjoy a range of healthy and well-balanced meals freshly prepared on site.
Areas for improvement
- guide staff to develop the use of effective questioning techniques to consistently enhance children's thinking skills that support their learning further
- consider ways to extend children's experiences beyond the nursery to further enhance their learning.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
239 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB
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