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Abeona Warkton

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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4.3(12 parent reviews) ·30 Warkton Lane, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 5AA · North Northamptonshire
Number of places
78 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
North Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Abeona Warkton is a highly-rated nursery in Kettering, offering childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Located in a converted 1950s house on Warkton Lane, the nursery provides a unique "home-from-home" experience.

Their philosophy centres on child-led learning within a fun and secure atmosphere, where curiosity and exploration are encouraged. The curriculum, based on the EYFS framework and Birth to 5 Matters, focuses on the holistic development of each child, including their physical, social, emotional well-being, health, and learning.

Abeona offers a wide range of activities and facilities, such as an on-site swimming pool with lessons, a mini-farm with various animals, Hartbeeps Music, Lingotot Spanish, Teddy Tennis, and more. All food is freshly prepared on-site, and they accommodate various dietary requirements.

The nursery also organises special events and outings like theatre trips and camping weekends to broaden children’s experiences. They emphasise creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all cultures are respected.

Our ethos

Abeona Warkton's philosophy centres on child-led learning within a fun and secure atmosphere, where curiosity and exploration are encouraged. Their curriculum is based on the EYFS framework and Birth to 5 Matters, focusing on the holistic development of each child. They also emphasise creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all cultures are respected.

What it's like

Children love attending this welcoming, busy and child-centred nursery; they settle quickly, are reassured by attentive staff and benefit from consistent routines and good transitions between rooms. Staff help children develop vocabulary and speaking skills through positive interactions and story times.

On-site swimming poolMini-farm with animalsEYFS-based curriculumFreshly cooked meals on-siteExtracurricular activities included

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Food

All food and drinks included, freshly cooked on-site, dietary restrictions accommodated.

Opening hours

8am - 6pm

Age range

6 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

full day care, sessional providers

Established

2015

Waitlist

Unknown

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Abeona Warkton

Last inspected 3 June 2024 · Alexandra Brouder

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 love attending this welcoming, busy and child-centred nursery; they settle quickly, are reassured by attentive staff and benefit from consistent routines and good transitions between rooms. Staff help children develop vocabulary and speaking skills through positive interactions and story times.

Inspector highlights

  • Welcoming, child-centred setting where children settle quickly and enjoy attending
  • Staff promote good transitions and routines to support children's emotional well-being
  • Strong support for language development and vocabulary through positive interactions
  • Children learn about caring for animals and plants and have regular access to outdoor learning
  • Good support for children with SEND, including timely referrals and use of Makaton

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the provision for outdoor play to support the youngest children to have more regular access to the outdoor environment
  • 2help all staff to be consistent in how they promote positive behaviour for all children
  • 3help all staff to have more confidence in implementing the curriculum so that activities consistently support individual children's learning needs.
Inspection #10326988 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, speaking with parents and making timely referrals to secure needed support. The SENCo helps staff identify and plan appropriate activities, and Makaton is used in all rooms to support children with speech delay or hearing impairments.

Outdoor space

Children have regular access to outdoor learning; staff teach them to care for animals and plants and support age-appropriate risk taking, such as using wheeled toys and climbing trees. However, babies can only access the outdoor space once each day, limiting their opportunities to learn outdoors.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: February 2016

  • June 2024Good
  • December 2023Inadequate
  • July 2018Good
  • September 2017Good
  • February 2016Good

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