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Stepping Stones Nursery - LS8 1RT
Good£500£4,000
£20k£150k
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£6,710
Monthly Saving
£559
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31%
Stepping Stones Nursery was inspected on 7 August 2025 under the legacy four-area OFSTED framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management), all graded Good except Personal Development which was Outstanding. This analysis maps these findings to the November 2025 seven-area framework. The nursery demonstrates strong practice across most areas, with particular excellence in personal development and community engagement. The primary area for improvement identified by the inspector is extending children's language and thinking skills in meaningful ways during interactions. Safeguarding arrangements are effective and meet requirements. The setting maintains consistent Good ratings with strong leadership, effective SEND support, and excellent parent partnerships.
Inspection Overview
Safeguarding
Met
Inclusion
Good
Curriculum and Teaching
Good
Achievement
Good
Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines
Good
Children's Welfare and Well-being
Good
Leadership and Governance
Good
Key Insights From The Inspection
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SafeguardingEffective arrangements
SafeguardingChild-centred culture
SafeguardingRobust recruitment
InclusionSEND support plans
Areas for improvement
InclusionConsistent differentiation
InclusionTargeted interventions
Curriculum and TeachingLanguage extension
Curriculum and TeachingThinking skill scaffolding
Availability & Fees
Fees at this nursery vary depending on age.
Funding options are available from the government website.
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Location of Stepping Stones Nursery - LS8 1RT
Gledhow Lane, LS8 1RT
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