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Acorn At Cold Harbour # Acorn At Cold Harbour Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Highland Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 7PD · Milton Keynes Number of places 54 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Milton Keynes About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Acorn At Cold Harbour, part of the wider Acorn Early Years Foundation, provides comprehensive childcare with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and a nurturing approach. As a not-for-profit charity, the nursery prioritises the well-being and development of each child, aiming to foster caring relationships and a responsive environment. The foundation champions an ethical, innovative, and sustainable model for early years education, with a particular focus on immersing children in nature through their unique Forest School provisions. They strive to make their services accessible, offering various funding options to families. The curriculum is rooted in a relational pedagogy, cultivating a love for learning through direct experiences and play. Acorn is dedicated to continuous improvement through ongoing staff training, development, and action research, ensuring high standards of care and education while actively working towards a more caring and connected society. Our ethos Acorn's ethos centres on 'putting children first' with a strong ethic of care, building responsive relationships with children and families to nurture social and emotional well-being. As a charitable organisation, they aim to lead the early childhood sector through an ethical, innovative, and sustainable model, especially in outdoor play and learning, and staff professional development. Their core values are personal communication, professional development, nurturing children's holistic development with a focus on healthy eating and first-hand experiences, promoting outdoor learning and natural environments, and operating ethically as a not-for-profit. What it's like Children are happy and safe at the nursery and settle well with an effective key-person system. Staff build nurturing relationships and children are confident and enjoy engaging with visitors. Children have access to extensive outdoor grounds which support exploration and learning. Forest School Focus Not-for-profit Charity Outdoor Learning Ethical and Sustainable Approach Professional Development for Staff ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/fees-and-funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Open each weekday from 7.30am to 6.15pm, for 51 weeks of the year. Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day Established 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Acorn At Cold Harbour Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10221642 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181588)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556721) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=acorn-at-cold-harbour-mk3-7pd) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Acorn At Cold Harbour Last inspected 10 March 2022 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 happy and safe at the nursery and settle well with an effective key-person system. Staff build nurturing relationships and children are confident and enjoy engaging with visitors. Children have access to extensive outdoor grounds which support exploration and learning. Inspector highlights - Children are happy, settled and safe with effective key-person support - Extensive outdoor grounds including woodland and Forest School areas - Staff actively seek and implement support for children with SEND, working with parents and agencies - Staff receive regular professional development and feel supported by management - Children develop language skills and enjoy stories, songs and social mealtimes Areas to develop - 1 support staff to use children's interests to offer the extra interactions some children need to make the best possible progress with their communication and language development - 2 ensure all staff consistently use the successful behaviour strategies so that children clearly understand the type of behaviour that is expected of them. Inspection #10221642 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181588) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > absolutely amazing and dedicated staff team Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff actively seek support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling early diagnosis and the implementation of support plans; staff work closely with parents and outside agencies and use additional funding successfully to meet each child's individual needs. Outdoor space All children enjoy being outdoors and have access to extensive grounds, including woodland and Forest School areas. Older children investigate the garden, exploring mud and searching for worms. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. ## Parent Reviews of Acorn At Cold Harbour 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLbBoezi-vDKgHXRqbLcT9OQ34qcBgc0fC4Eo0hYDv4re4sGg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Richard Tanswell-Davis 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNELTZEcXNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876554f603975dd:0xb879c386ec39928c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ0qW3DYJrXKpfcciSHIJ1sIkUV-w5uRyrhKUVNekrz1pQ75vqd=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zoe Hawkins 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURROVBmbW5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876554f603975dd:0xb879c386ec39928c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXVO6JfPRUfHNPhzGfXigOKAjdjDEuetWSGAd6TRnMzKDW7XZgl=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ian Billington 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3eXFEaDhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876554f603975dd:0xb879c386ec39928c) Reviews from Google for Acorn At Cold Harbour. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181588) ## Frequently asked about Acorn At Cold Harbour ### What curriculum approach does Acorn At Cold Harbour use? ### From what age does Acorn At Cold Harbour accept children? ### What are the opening hours at Acorn At Cold Harbour? ### Where is Acorn At Cold Harbour located? ### How does Acorn At Cold Harbour support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Milton Keynes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Acorn At Cold Harbour. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Melrose Preschool Milton Keynes · MK3 6PA ](/nursery/melrose-pre-school-playgroup-mk3-6pa-141755) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Wendy House Milton Keynes · MK4 2AS ](/nursery/the-wendy-house-mk4-2as-141769) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Milton Keynes Preparatory School Milton Keynes · MK3 7EG ](/nursery/milton-keynes-preparatory-school-mk3-7eg-ey284818) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.2 mi ### The Childcare Hub Milton Keynes · MK5 8HL 3.5(17 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-play-childcare-hub-mk5-8hl-ey478720) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Little Tinkers Preschool @ Holne Chase Milton Keynes · MK3 5HP ](/nursery/little-tinkers-preschool-holne-chase-mk3-5hp-ey473036) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Acorn at Hedgerows Milton Keynes · MK6 4NP ](/nursery/acorn-at-hedgerows-mk6-4np) [See all nurseries in Milton Keynes →](/search?q=Milton+Keynes) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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