The Octagon Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Hull for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2022. Open since 2005, with 46 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
HU3 2RAWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 14 January 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children happily arrive at the nursery. They are welcomed by caring staff who make them feel safe and secure. Children quickly settle into the routine of the day.
They know and understand what is expected of them and, as a result, their behaviour is very good. Children demonstrate good manners. Staff gently remind them when they forget.
Children's communication and language development is given extremely high priority. Staff build on the words that children already know, by checking that they understand the meaning of a word. For example, when reading a story, children recall and demonstrate how to use a telescope. Staff consistently model good language. As a result, children are making good progress in their speaking and listening, including those who speak English as an additional language.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- ensure staff consider the learning that can take place in daily routines, such as snack time n implement more effective ways to share information with parents, particularly those who speak English as an additional language.
- 14 January 2022Good
- 7 February 2018Good
- 29 April 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Octagon Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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