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Pinecones Nursery School
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Pinecones Nursery School
- Nursery
- Sidmouth EX10 0PD
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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 | Inadequate |
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Diverse Books and Toys: Children benefit from a wide and varied curriculum.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: They thoroughly enjoy activities which are based on their interests and next steps in learning.
Philosophy: Staff have high expectations of the children and help them to develop a good understanding of right and wrong and make good choices.
Activities: Children are enthusiastic and excited to explore, whether they are building towers with blocks or baking play-dough cakes in the 'oven'.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children learn many skills in preparation for their future learning and starting school.
Communication: Staff greet each family individually at the door and share information with parents, which helps them to feel involved in their child's learning.
Programs and Resources: Staff use sign language with all children when talking to them and singing to further support their communication and language.
Staff Training: Staff have good knowledge of child protection issues and are aware of safeguarding procedures should they have a concern about a child in their care.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children are happy and settled in the care of the friendly and caring staff.
Safeguarding Training: Since the last inspection, the manager and staff have updated their safeguarding knowledge.
Play and Learning Integration: Children concentrate well in small-group activities and display familiarity with books and stories.
Transition to Primary School: Parents confirm how their children’s confidence and independence have grown since starting at the nursery.
Child Safety Management: Staff ensure that they provide a safe and secure environment and give children gentle reminders about how to stay safe as they play.
Children's Safety and Security: Children are happy and settled in the care of the friendly and caring staff.
Happiness and Settling: Children are happy and settled in the care of the friendly and caring staff.
Nutritional Menu: Through discussion, staff support children's understanding of healthy eating well.
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Pinecones Nursery School is a Nursery, Nursery located in Devon, South West.
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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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
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