Bosworth Academy Day Nursery

Mud, hay and miniature farm animals gave children a practical starting point for imaginative play in December 2022. That example captures the character of Bosworth Academy Day Nursery: time to investigate familiar materials, alongside play shared by children of different ages.

At its 15 December 2022 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good overall. It has capacity for 20 children aged three months to five years, at Bosworth Academy in Desford. The inspection account provides a useful picture of daily life at that date, including three clear areas for improvement.

In December 2022, older and younger children used the main playroom together, with older children taking care around their younger companions. Outside, balance bicycles gave children opportunities to practise movement and sharing. Indoors, dancing offered another physical activity, while furniture supported babies beginning to stand and move along it.

The early years foundation stage sets the framework for children's learning, development and care. Here, the December 2022 examples included imaginative play, conversation during meals and learning about the letters in children's names. These connect everyday experiences with language, movement and early literacy.

Children could choose familiar activities and try new experiences. However, in December 2022, the arrangement of the environment sometimes restricted which spaces they could use. Access to the whole play environment was an improvement priority.

At the December 2022 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well supported and making good progress. Suitable chairs helped children participate together at meals and activities; staff worked with parents and outside agencies to coordinate support.

In December 2022, communication with parents included daily conversations and regular updates through each child's key person. Staff also worked with other settings attended by children, using their interests to help them settle. Meals and snacks provided occasions for conversation with adults and other children.

Attention was less consistent for quieter children who preferred solitary play. In December 2022, adults sometimes missed opportunities to engage with them, making equitable interaction another improvement priority.

The address is Bosworth Academy, Leicester Lane, Desford, LE9 9JL. Opening hours are 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, across the year, with closures on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas.

The nursery operates within the academy grounds. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place.

• Everyday independence. In December 2022, adults sometimes completed tasks children could attempt themselves, including pouring paint. Opportunities to practise these small tasks matter alongside planned activities.
• Quiet children and usable space. December 2022 improvement priorities included more consistent interaction with quieter children and better access to the play environment. Both affect how fully a child can participate.
• Attendance arrangements. The opening window spans the working day. Which booking patterns can a family use within it?

Bosworth Academy Day Nursery suits families seeking care in Desford across the year, with an opening window extending into the early evening. Its December 2022 picture combines shared play, practical activities and individual support. The balance for parents is the Good judgement alongside specific improvement priorities concerning independence, quieter children and access to space.