Pennies Hockers Lane

Pennies Day Nursery Ltd was inspected on 1 December 2021 under the legacy EYFS framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management), all graded Good. The setting has declined from Outstanding at the previous inspection (February 2016), indicating a trajectory of maintenance at Good rather than improvement. This analysis maps the legacy framework to the November 2025 structure: Quality of Education maps to Curriculum and Teaching and Achievement; Behaviour & Attitudes remains consistent; Personal Development maps to Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines and Children's Welfare and Well-being; Leadership & Management maps to Leadership and Governance. Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The nursery demonstrates strong curriculum intent, inclusive practice, good communication support, and effective partnerships with parents and external agencies. The single area for improvement identified by the inspector concerns strengthening the key-person system for younger and newly enrolled children to facilitate faster bonding.