Stepping Stones Play & Learn Group
Helping Children Thrive Since 1991
Our Play and Learn Nursery Group in Colchester provides a welcoming, inclusive environment where children of all abilities can grow, play, and learn together. Our integrated nursery supports both mainstream children and those with additional needs, fostering development, social skills, and confidence in a safe and nurturing setting.
Our nursery has now transitioned to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). As a result, parents and carers may not be able to find our previous Ofsted inspection report when searching on the Ofsted website.
To ensure you can still access information about the quality of our provision, we have made our latest Ofsted Inspection Report from 2022. Please click here to view.
If you have any questions about our nursery, our inspection outcomes, or the services we provide, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Imagination & Creativity
We promote imagination and creativity encouraging perseverance and concentration, encouraging the children to play with and alongside their peers. Promoting life skills through all aspects of play.
Working with Professionals
We work closely with other professionals offering a base for multi – agency work to enhance the lives of our children.
Indoor and Outside Play
We provide the opportunity for children to play using both the indoor and outside environment, accessing a range of resources to develop fine and gross motor skills.
Registered Charity - 1206270
We are a registered charity and a non profit making group. We will continue to raise funds which will help provide equipment to enable our children to develop to their full potential.
Statutory & Outside Agencies
We liaise with statutory and outside agencies involved with the child and will assist with form filling.
We also attend meetings with parents.
35 Years of Combined Experience specialising in…
- Supporting both mainstream children and children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to learn, play and thrive together in an inclusive environment.
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Helping all children develop strong communication and language skills, adapting our approach to meet individual learning styles and needs.
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Working alongside a fully qualified Speech and Language Therapist to support children with speech, language and communication needs while enhancing communication opportunities for all children.
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Using Makaton and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) to support children who require alternative methods of communication and to promote understanding across the wider nursery community.
- Implementing positive and effective behaviour management strategies that help all children develop self-regulation, confidence and social skills.
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Supporting children with a variety of health, medical and developmental needs through specialist staff knowledge and ongoing professional training.
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Using specialist equipment and resources to ensure all children can access activities, learning opportunities and the wider nursery environment.
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Working closely with families, therapists, health professionals and other agencies to provide coordinated support tailored to each child’s needs.
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Promoting inclusion, acceptance and understanding by enabling mainstream children and children with SEND to learn, play and build friendships together.
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What Our Parents Say
“The staff at Stepping Stones go above and beyond for the children in their care. I feel comfortable dropping my child off knowing he will be cared for to a high standard and have an enriching experience every session, always making sure his needs are taken into account.”
“Stepping Stones has provided both of my children with an enriching experience, fostering their development and creating cherished memories along the way.”
“I have had two children come to Stepping Stones both with SEN needs, their help and support has been incredible and I wouldn’t dream of sending them anywhere else.”