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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery
Somerset, BA4 5HEEarly yearsAges 0–5Full day care
Ofsted early years
Good
14 Sept 2022
Registered places
12
Official figure includes estimates
Setting type
Full day care
Ofsted provider classification
Age range
0–5 years
On the Early Years Register
About Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery is a full day care setting in Somerset, South West, for children aged 0 to 5. Published data records 12 registered places. The provider is on the Ofsted Early Years Register.
The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (14 Sept 2022).
Ofsted registration and inspection fields come from the official childcare provider release. Fees, funded-place delivery and availability must be confirmed with the setting. How Classpot uses published data.
Key Details
Ofsted early years record
Status
Active
Registered
24 Feb 2012
Latest visit
14 Sept 2022
Safeguarding standardsYes
Overall effectivenessGood
Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections management information. Registration and inspection data can change between releases.
Practical information from Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery
SEND and inclusion
Support available: Yes
SENCO or inclusion lead: Yes
The provider publishes a named Nursery SENCO and a current SEND information report.
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Staff qualifications
Graduate or teacher led: Yes
The provider states that pre-school is led by a nursery teacher supported by qualified nursery nurses; no percentage breakdown is published.
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These details come from the nursery's published information. Operational details can change, so confirm current fees, availability and funded-hours terms directly with the provider.
Funded childcare and statutory ratios
England-wide rules — not confirmation that this nursery offers a place or a particular session pattern.
Government-funded hours
15 hours for every 3- and 4-year-old
570 hours a year, normally 15 hours a week over 38 weeks, from the term after the third birthday.
Up to 30 hours for eligible working families
1,140 hours a year from the term after a child turns 9 months until school age. Eligibility must be checked and reconfirmed.
15 hours for some 2-year-olds
A separate entitlement applies to eligible children receiving additional support, including certain benefits or disability support.
A provider may stretch hours over more weeks and may charge separately for meals, nappies, extra hours or activities. Ask for a written schedule showing funded hours and optional extras.
EYFS minimum adult-to-child ratios
Under 21 : 3at least 1 adult for every 3 children
Age 21 : 5at least 1 adult for every 5 children
Age 3+1 : 8usual group-based minimum
Age 3+1 : 13only in qualifying Level 6-led provision
These are statutory minimums, not the nursery's actual staffing level. Ask for the normal ratio in your child's room, how breaks are covered and which qualifications are counted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery
Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.