Puddleducks Nursery Chalford
Haywards Lane
Stroud
GL6 8LH
Telephone: 01453 883788
Our Wonderful Environment
Ducklings: 1 year+
Babies and young children are powerful learners, reaching out into the world and making sense of their experiences with other people, objects and events. We support our Duckling childreh to develop a sense of who they are and their increasing need for developing independence.
Ducklings thrive in the care of our trusted and experienced practitioners. Strong emotional bonds betweenthe children and the adults means that the children feel safe, secure and loved.
They achieve important milestones during their time in the Ducklings, all at their Ol(::n pace and with the continuous encouragement and support of attentive practitioners. Working in close partnership with parents and carers, our practitioners play a vital role in supporting this development within a loving and caring environment. The Ducklings group have their own separate entrance, nappy changing area, cosy small playroom and adjoining messy playroom for sensory play activities and mealtimes
Diddy Ducks - 2 years+
Our Practitioners play a key role in creating the best learning environment. Firstly, and fundamentally, we ensure that children feel known and valued as individuals, nurtured and safe. They are encouraged to immerse themselves in self-initiated play and are supported by practitioners to extend their learning and imagination. Through our 'in the moment planning' curriculum our children have the opportunity to become deeply involved in the activities and to follow their ideas through, including returning later to continue their explorations or creative expressions.
Ducks - 3 years+
Our skilled and experienced practitioners ensure the children access varied and interesting new experiences to stimulate learning alongside opportunities for children to revisit, practise and enjoy deep levels of engagement and learning.
Free flowing indoors and outside encourages choice and allows children to find out about things, try out andpractise .ideas and skills, take risks, explore their feelings, learn from mistakes, be in control and think critically.
Learningand exploring through play creates curiosity and engaged learning for the future
'Development matters'
We follow the 'Development matters' curriculum of the EYFS and use 'in the moment planning' to deliver and extend children's play through learning opportunities and adult facilitated provocations and invitations to play.
Ofsted rating is GOOD
- The quality of education - Good
- Behaviour and attitude - Good
- Personal development - Good
- Leadership and management - Good
10 April 2025
Ofsted commented
‘Children develop their agility. Toddlers gain increasing confidence in walking.They climb and slide on the soft-play structure, with vigilant staff nearby to ensure their safety.’
‘The management team use funding well to enhance children's learning experiences. They evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum and identify staff training needs. For example, they complete training to help children who find transitions and managing their behaviour more difficult. Staff know instinctively when children need extra help to deal with their feelings and frustrations and provide just the right support to help them to regulate their behaviour. They model good manners, foster children's self-esteem and develop children's social skills.’
Ofsted April 2025