Ofsted, Policies & Procedures

Ofsted visited in February 2025 and gave a grading of Good in all areas. Below is a summary from our latest Ofsted Report which can be found here

The management team and staff are truly passionate about fostering children's learning, providing a vibrant curriculum that helps them thrive! They actively engage with parents for feedback and regularly assess each child's development, using this valuable information to exciting and tailored experiences. While there's still potential for staff interactions to inspire even more purposeful exploration, the foundation strong!
Children are making fantastic strides in their speech and language development, with Makaton sign language making a real difference for those who find verbal communication challenging. The small group learning opportunities are a! For instance, children have a blast playing musical instruments alongside a staff member strumming the ukulele, joyfully following instructions enhancing their social skills along the way. It's an exhilarating environment for growth!

Policies and Procedures

At Nacton & Bucklesham Under 5's, all our policies & procedures are reviewed annually. Please ask a member of staff if you would like more information about any of the current policies and procedures.

1:0 Child Protection

1:1 Children’s Rights and Entitlements

1:2 Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults (Including managing allegations of abuse against a member of staff & the use of mobile phones and cameras)

1:3 Looked After Children

1:4 Uncollected Child

2:0 Suitable People

2:2 Student Placements

3:0 Staff qualifications, Training, Support and Skills

3:1 Induction of Staff, Volunteers and Managers

3:2 First Aid

4:0 Key Person