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Little Explorers Pre-School | Ofsted Reports, Reviews (2025)
Little Explorers Pre-School
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Little Explorers Pre-School
- Nursery
- Colchester CO4 3QE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.
Diverse Books and Toys: Staff do not provide a diverse range of dressing-up materials to help children develop their imaginative play.
Activities: Children practise control and coordination as they roll, cut and mould dough to make 'cakes' and 'gingerbread people' to sell in their pretend shop.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff effectively plan enjoyable and creative activities that further support children's learning and development through play.
Communication: Parents speak highly of the setting. They say they are kept well informed about their children's progress and know what their children are learning currently.
Community Building: Parents praise the bonds their children develop with staff and how much their children look forward to attending.
Programs and Resources: All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported to have the best possible start in education.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children build strong bonds with staff. They show how happy and safe they feel as they settle quickly into play and activities on arrival.
Safeguarding Training: Staff have attended training to support them in recognising the possible signs and symptoms of abuse.
Play and Learning Integration: Staff effectively plan enjoyable and creative activities that further support children's learning and development through play.
Transition to Primary School: Older children manage their own care needs, such as using the toilet then washing their hands, with gentle prompts from staff.
Child Safety Management: The manager follows thorough recruitment processes to assure herself that staff are suitable and capable to undertake the role.
Children's Safety and Security: The manager and her staff have a robust understanding of the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child's welfare or the behaviour of an adult.
Nutritional Menu: Staff promote good opportunities for children to learn about being healthy. They provide a broad range of food and encourage children to stay hydrated and be active.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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