Celebrating Early Years Excellence and Outstanding Ofsted Rating

By Claire Martin •

Staff and children at Little Discoveries Nursery standing outside in the nursery garden. Children are each holding up letters that spell out the word OUTSTANDING

We’re excited to share an incredible achievement from Little Discoveries – Nunney following their recent Ofsted inspection, where it achieved the highest rating across all judgment areas.

Outstanding

The inspection, which took place on Thursday, March 21st, marked a significant milestone for Little Discoveries – Nunney. It was the first inspection since Nunney Pre-School transitioned to Little Discoveries Childcare Ltd. and the first inspection within the broader Little Discoveries group. The resulting report, now accessible on the Ofsted website, underscores the nursery’s exceptional commitment to providing quality care and education.

The ethos of Little Discoveries – Nunney shines through in the Ofsted report, which emphasises, “The children are at the heart of this child-centred setting.”

Reflecting on this achievement, Sadie Marsh, Manager of Little Discoveries – Nunney, shared, “We are incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful for our team’s dedication. Receiving Outstanding just shows how hard the team have worked, and their passion for providing the best possible early education and care.”

At Little Discoveries Nunney, our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and education for the children in our care remains unwavering.

Sara Fennelly, Early Years Academy Manager at Little Discoveries Childcare Ltd., expressed her excitement for the future, stating, “We look forward to continuing to provide outstanding experiences and nurturing environments for the children in our care.”

SS&L and Little Discoveries Childcare Ltd

Owned by SS&L, Little Discoveries Childcare Ltd. stands as a testament to our dedication to enriching the learning experience for apprentices and learners. Acquiring several nursery settings in 2020, our aim is to establish leadership in high-quality early education and care across the Southwest.

CEO Kathryn Baker, who is Executive Director of Little Discoveries, said, “We are absolutely delighted to have achieved outstanding in this recent inspection. It reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional early years education and care. By owning Little Discoveries, we gain invaluable first hand insights into nursery operations, enabling us to provide up-to-date, real-world knowledge to our learners.”

Additionally, our recent ranking in the Qualification Achievement Rates* (2022-23) as 5th best in the country for Early Years Educator Standard further solidifies our commitment to excellence in the Early Years sector.

Read the Little Discoveries Nunney Ofsted report.

Find out more about our Early Years apprenticeships and qualifications, or contact 0330 332 7997.

Visit Little Discoveries Childcare Ltd.

* The Qualification Achievement Rates is a national report produced by the government to measure how well further education colleges and training organisations are performing each year