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Abbot's Hill Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2016)
·Abbot's Hill School, Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP · Hertfordshire
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2016
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Abbot's Hill Nursery, situated between Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley, offers an exceptional educational environment within its expansive 76-acre grounds. The nursery is part of Abbot's Hill School, an established independent institution that has historically provided education for girls for over a century and is transitioning to fully co-educational by 2026.

The school prides itself on fostering an atmosphere where children are encouraged to excel academically, discover their unique talents, and grow into confident, compassionate individuals. Their approach, encapsulated by the phrase 'brilliance in balance,' prioritises well-being, future-preparedness, and happiness alongside academic rigour.

The nursery focuses on providing individualised attention and a stimulating learning experience, laying a strong foundation for a child's educational journey within a supportive school community.

Our ethos

Abbot's Hill Nursery's philosophy, 'brilliance in balance,' prioritises children's well-being, happiness, and future-preparedness alongside academic rigour. They aim to foster individual talents and encourage children to grow into confident, compassionate individuals within a supportive community.

What it's like

Children are motivated to learn in the bright and stimulating environment and are supported to make informed decisions about their day. Parents appreciate the close attention the key person places on their individual preferences for their child's care and a gradual settling-in process helps children form close attachments to adults.

Independent SchoolCo-educational by 202676-acre campusAward-winning nursery

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Tiny Toes Short Day£82 / day
  • Tiny Toes Full Day£92 / day
  • Footsteps Short Day£87.50 / day
  • Footsteps Full Day£97.50 / day
  • Stepping Up Short Day£93 / day

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, open 50 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Abbot's Hill Nursery

Last inspected 8 September 2016 · Rachel Pepper

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are motivated to learn in the bright and stimulating environment and are supported to make informed decisions about their day. Parents appreciate the close attention the key person places on their individual preferences for their child's care and a gradual settling-in process helps children form close attachments to adults.

Inspector highlights

  • Ambitious management team that reflects and plans improvements
  • Children are motivated in a bright and stimulating environment
  • Close links to the onsite school provide additional support and resources
  • Parents appreciate the close attention of key persons and effective settling-in
  • Arrangements for safeguarding are robust, including rigorous recruitment and monitored access

Areas to develop

  • 1evaluate the plans for development in order to identify the impact changes have on children's learning and development
  • 2explore further ways to include parents in extending children's learning at home to enable them to make the best possible progress
Inspection #1029486 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The inspector observed activities outdoors and accompanied children on a walk to the forest. Children collect sticks in the forest and learn mathematical concepts such as big and tallest, and they learn about wildlife such as snails and different types of birds.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 September 2016

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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