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Acorn At New Bradwell # Acorn At New Bradwell Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · New Bradwell County Combined School, Bounty Street, MILTON KEYNES, MK13 0BQ · Milton Keynes Number of places 89 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 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 Early Years Foundation is a charitable organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for young children across Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, and Bedfordshire. With a rich history, Acorn focuses on a strong set of values and a unique pedagogical approach, including a significant emphasis on outdoor learning through their Forest School sessions. They are committed to social impact, environmental sustainability, and continuous research to enhance early childhood development. The foundation actively engages with its community through various initiatives, including fundraising for specific projects like solar power installations and hardship funds, reflecting their dedication to supporting all children and families. Acorn also offers comprehensive training programmes and consultancy services in early years education and Forest School principles, contributing to the professional development within the sector. What it's like Staff build strong and meaningful bonds with children and families, beginning before children start nursery through home visits and settling-in sessions. Children feel safe, secure, and welcome, which puts them in an excellent position to make the most of the high-quality learning opportunities. The curriculum is tailored to individual needs, fostering a love of learning and developing a vast range of skills and knowledge. Charitable organisation Forest School Eco-friendly approach Community focused Training provider ## 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/Listing/Default.aspx?CategoryTitle=fundraising-donations) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Acorn At New Bradwell Last inspected 16 February 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Staff build strong and meaningful bonds with children and families, beginning before children start nursery through home visits and settling-in sessions. Children feel safe, secure, and welcome, which puts them in an excellent position to make the most of the high-quality learning opportunities. The curriculum is tailored to individual needs, fostering a love of learning and developing a vast range of skills and knowledge. Inspector highlights - The manager is an exceptionally committed and talented leader, inspiring and supporting staff to provide care and education of the very highest quality. - The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exemplary and highly effective, with additional support tailored to each child's specific needs. - Staff fully understand how to support and challenge children, so their play results in meaningful learning, and are extremely skilled at knowing when to intervene. - The whole staff team know all children exceptionally well, with staff given time to observe key children and build accurate pictures of their progress and learning needs. - Babies and toddlers thrive, showing high levels of confidence and independence, and confidently learning alongside older children. - Staff expertly support children's language development, especially when identifying a need for extra support, and carefully arrange toys and resources to encourage conversation. - The manager carefully monitors the effectiveness of teaching strategies and the learning environment, adapting routines to ensure children participate in the learning experiences they need most. - Ensuring children know their own worth is at the heart of nursery life, with a fully embedded 'family' approach and staff using their in-depth knowledge of each child's home life and cultural background to ensure it is represented, respected and celebrated. Inspection #10317220 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241805) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Acorn At New Bradwell Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10317220 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241805)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495127) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.acornchildcare.co.uk/) New Bradwell County Combined School, Bounty Street, MILTON KEYNES, MK13 0BQ Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.79379/52.06397/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near MILTON KEYNES - [Day nurseries in MILTON KEYNES](/search?q=MILTON+KEYNES) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=acorn-at-new-bradwell-mk13-0bq-ey495127) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exemplary and highly effective. Great thought is put into deciding how to use additional funding and staffing to help children fully integrate into nursery life. Additional support is tailored to each child's specific needs. The manager is highly inclusive in her approach, going above and beyond to ensure the nursery is truly welcoming to all children. ## Parent Reviews of Acorn At New Bradwell 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWHM4ugPdROlrPIZy7w8nmCIh_0ZDEqiiqu5iFe6I0Mnv2x0fL0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) stephanie frances 6 years ago Amazing staff, very supportive. They made sure my 1 year old son settled in well and gave me regular updates as I was worried about how he would settle. Also manage allergies well. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzby1uTmdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877008ae3696311:0x8ac023e620739d9e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX0bXUlaEIlte0NpQWVHPMQn3Q2kagbYgkMhxc7m7xog0tGoPzIeQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Lucian Gheorghe 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlMFp6SWlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877008ae3696311:0x8ac023e620739d9e) Reviews from Google for Acorn At New Bradwell. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9998030644056399262&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024 Date: May 2018 - February 2024 Outstanding - May 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Acorn At New Bradwell ### What is Acorn At New Bradwell's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Acorn At New Bradwell? ### What age range does Acorn At New Bradwell cater for? ### What are the opening hours for Acorn At New Bradwell? ### Does Acorn At New Bradwell offer support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### What is Acorn At New Bradwell's approach to learning? ### Does Acorn At New Bradwell engage with the local community? ### Who leads Acorn At New Bradwell? ### How can I contact Acorn At New Bradwell? ## About the setting Acorn At New Bradwell re-registered in 2016. The provider offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. In addition, the provider offers before- and after-school care and holiday care for school-age children. The provider is in receipt of funding to provide early years education to children aged two, three and four years. There are 24 members of staff. The manager holds early years professional status. Of the other staff members, 12 hold relevant qualifications between level 2 and level 6. 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