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They were welcoming and very friendly. We have since registered to send our daughter to Acrewood once she arrives. The premises are well looked after and very clean and organised. There is parking in the premises so no need to park in the road. 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Staff form secure relationships with children and respond attentively to their needs. The setting also offers a broad range of experiences, including woodwork, weekly French, dance, football, and cooking with the chef." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Whereabouts is Acre Wood Nursery School?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Acre Wood Nursery School is in Flint House, Amersham, HP6 6NU." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Acre Wood Nursery School have an Ofsted rating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The current Ofsted overall grade is Good, awarded on 20 July 2022." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Acre Wood Nursery School support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to support children with SEND. Speech and language specialists visit the nursery, and staff follow their recommendations to support individual development. 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Acre Wood Nursery School # Acre Wood Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · 4.3 (3 parent reviews) · Flint House, 197-199 Woodside Road, AMERSHAM, HP6 6NU · Buckinghamshire Number of places 61 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Buckinghamshire 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 Acre Wood Nursery School, located in Amersham, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to five years. The nursery focuses on supporting each child's individual growth and development through engaging activities and play-based learning. They provide a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with OFSTED guidelines, ensuring a high standard of early education. Children are encouraged to explore and learn at their own pace within extensive indoor and outdoor facilities. The nursery emphasises a fun-filled atmosphere, with daily activities ranging from creative arts and outdoor exploration to dance and baking. Acre Wood also maintains a "Learning Journey" for each child, documenting their progress and experiences, which parents can access. The nursery is part of the Arisotots family of nurseries. Our ethos Acre Wood Nursery School provides a play-based learning approach, encouraging children to explore and learn at their own pace within a nurturing and stimulating environment. They focus on individual growth and development, supported by engaging activities and a comprehensive curriculum aligned with OFSTED guidelines. A "Learning Journey" documents each child's progress. What it's like Children play and learn in a stimulating environment, engaging in a mix of child-led and adult-planned activities and forming secure attachments with kind and attentive staff. They have access to additional activities (for example woodwork, football, weekly French lessons and a dance studio with instruments), and babies' home routines are followed to support emotional well-being. Play-based learning Extensive indoor and outdoor facilities Individualised learning journeys ## 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://acrewoodnurseryschool.co.uk/nursery-fees) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round. Age range six weeks to five years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2012 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Acre Wood Nursery School Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10219768 Lead inspector Carla Roberts Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50192177)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444351) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://acrewoodnurseryschool.co.uk) Flint House, 197-199 Woodside Road, AMERSHAM, HP6 6NU [© 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#/-0.59327/51.67337/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near AMERSHAM - [Day nurseries in AMERSHAM](/search?q=AMERSHAM) - [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=acre-wood-nursery-school-hp6-6nu) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Acre Wood Nursery School Last inspected 20 July 2022 · Carla Roberts 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 play and learn in a stimulating environment, engaging in a mix of child-led and adult-planned activities and forming secure attachments with kind and attentive staff. They have access to additional activities (for example woodwork, football, weekly French lessons and a dance studio with instruments), and babies' home routines are followed to support emotional well-being. Inspector highlights - Stimulating environment with child-led and adult-planned activities - Children form secure attachments with kind, caring and attentive staff - Wide range of activities, including woodwork, weekly French, dance studio and football - Healthy, nutritious meals and cooking activities led by the chef - Positive support for children with SEND, including work with speech and language professionals Areas to develop - 1 continue to focus enhancements to the provision of the curriculum outdoors for older children, so that they consistently benefit from rich learning opportunities - 2 focus coaching and professional development to support staff to consistently extend children's learning and provide them with more opportunities to think critically and test things out for themselves - 3 review the lunchtime transition period for older babies to ensure that they are purposefully engaged. Inspection #10219768 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50192177) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff team work positively with parents and other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). For example, speech and language professionals visit the nursery and staff implement recommendations to support children's ongoing development; consequently, children with SEND make the most progress they are capable of. Outdoor space Children have ample physical exercise outdoors. The manager has recognised they can enhance the provision of the curriculum outdoors so older children consistently benefit from a wider variety of rich learning experiences. ## Parent Reviews of Acre Wood Nursery School 4.3 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUObHDtKH22elX-oxTLPRDbI3x391EEbernWH8QyqMmeB6qRvb_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) acfraenkel 8 years ago My partner was shown around by professional and knowledgeable staff. They were welcoming and very friendly. We have since registered to send our daughter to Acrewood once she arrives. The premises are well looked after and very clean and organised. There is parking in the premises so no need to park in the road. Beautiful flint clad building. 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