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Sept 2023

Last Updated: 05/09/2023
Education
Education

Harrogate nursery Tiny Teapots rated ‘good’ by Ofsted

by Flora Grafton

| 05 Sept, 2023
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Tiny Teapots nursery in Harrogate has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted just a year after receiving a ‘requires improvement’ rating.

The government inspector said in a report published last week that "children in this setting play happily with one another and eagerly participate in activities with the warm and friendly staff who take care of them".

The report said "staff communicate well with children" and take the time "to share in children’s interests".

It added:

“The curriculum is carefully planned to meet the needs of individual children in the nursery.
“[It] is built upon an ethos of 'magic and wonder' and the learning environment actively supports this aim.
“The nursery benefits from a strong management team which is keen to ensure the nursery continues to progress. Relationships with parents are a priority.”





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Despite reporting that "children generally behave well", the inspector did note "occasionally, children are not fully supported to understand boundaries and behavioural expectations" which can "lead to some boisterous play".

However, it added that "this is an area of development which the management team recognises and is actively supporting staff with".

Claire Martin, nursery manager at Tiny Teapots, told the Stray Ferret:

"We are absolutely thrilled with the recent Ofsted report which serves as a testament to the dedication and care delivered by the team.
“As we look ahead, we are excited about the promising path we are on.
“We are firmly committed to building upon this remarkable achievement and ensuring that we continue to offer nothing but the very best care for our children."


The inspection, which took place on July 25, followed an inspection in July last year.

Tiny Teapots is part of Just Childcare – a group of day nurseries across the north-west, Yorkshire and the south west of England.