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East Leake Day Nursery
Good£500£4,000
£20k£150k
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£559
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East Leake Day Nursery was rated Good overall at this February 2022 inspection, representing a decline from its previous Outstanding rating in December 2015. The nursery demonstrates strong safeguarding arrangements, positive staff-child relationships, and effective parent engagement. However, two specific areas require attention: inconsistent planning and management of group activities (particularly for less-confident children) and lack of consistent implementation of independence-building strategies for two-year-olds. This analysis maps the legacy 4-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management) to the November 2025 7-area structure. The nursery's farm setting and forest school provision are notable strengths, as is the multilingual support for EAL learners.
Inspection Overview
Safeguarding
Met
Inclusion
Expected Standard
Curriculum and Teaching
Expected Standard
Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines
Expected Standard
Children's Welfare and Well-being
Expected Standard
Leadership and Governance
Expected Standard
Key Insights From The Inspection
Likes
SafeguardingCurrent staff knowledge
SafeguardingClear reporting procedures
SafeguardingSecure environment
InclusionEAL support
Areas for improvement
InclusionGroup participation
InclusionLess-confident children
InclusionDifferentiation
Curriculum and TeachingGroup activity planning
Availability & Fees
Fees at this nursery vary depending on age.
Funding options are available from the government website.
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Location of East Leake Day Nursery
LE12 6LU
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