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Akeley Wood Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2019)
·Akeley Wood Junior School, Wicken Park Road, Milton Keynes, MK19 6DA · West Northamptonshire
Number of places
28 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2019
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Akeley Wood Nursery is a welcoming facility for children aged 1 to 4, forming part of the larger Akeley Wood School which provides education up to Sixth Form. The nursery operates across three campuses in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire, each designed to inspire learning at different developmental stages.

The nursery aims to provide an exceptional foundation for a well-rounded education, focusing on nurturing environments where children can explore, grow, and develop confidence. The school's overarching philosophy is to make education an adventure, emphasising that a child's present experiences are just as crucial as their future aspirations.

Akeley Wood strives to cultivate curious, independent thinkers with strong character, courage, and responsibility, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to achieve their dreams. They encourage early applications and offer personalised tours and open events for prospective families to experience the school's atmosphere firsthand.

What it's like

Children arrive at the nursery eager to engage in play and learning. Staff welcome each child individually and there are warm bonds between babies and very young children and the staff who look after them. Staff provide consistent personal care and flexible routines, ensuring children are well supported to feel safe and secure in the nursery.

Part of Akeley Wood SchoolEarly years foundationAdventure-based learningHolistic developmentMultiple campuses

Pricing & funding

Akeley Wood Nursery operates 51 weeks a year, offering core hours from 9am to 3pm with optional extended hours from 8am to 6pm. Fees are structured by age band and the number of days booked per week, with optional catering packages. Government funding is accepted during core hours.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
  • Registration Fee (non-funded places)£125 / session
  • Deposit (UK / Irish families)£250 / session
  • Ladybirds (12 months – 2.5 years) - 1 Full Day (8am - 6pm) - Core Hours£55 / day
  • Ladybirds (12 months – 2.5 years) - 2 Full Days (8am - 6pm) - Core Hours£105 / day
  • Ladybirds (12 months – 2.5 years) - 3 Full Days (8am - 6pm) - Core Hours£149 / day

Good to know

  • Open 51 weeks per year; closed for one week at Christmas and on English Bank Holidays.
  • Registration fee of £125 applies for non-funded places.
  • Standard deposit is £250 for UK and Irish families, or one month's fees for international families.
  • Deposits for funded-only places are refunded once funding has been confirmed.
  • Core hours are 9am to 3pm, with option to extend to full days (8am to 6pm) for an additional fee.
  • Fees are charged termly, with an option to pay monthly via direct debit.],

Key facts

Opening hours

The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.

Food

Catering package available for morning snack and lunch.

Age range

1 to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Akeley Wood Nursery

Last inspected 5 June 2019 · Teresa Lester

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 arrive at the nursery eager to engage in play and learning. Staff welcome each child individually and there are warm bonds between babies and very young children and the staff who look after them. Staff provide consistent personal care and flexible routines, ensuring children are well supported to feel safe and secure in the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff carry out daily checks of the environment to ensure it safe and suitable, and children are supervised well.
  • Mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid, is undertaken by all staff, which contributes to children's safety.
  • Staff make regular observations and assessments and use this information to plan activities that promote individual children's next steps.
  • Staff work closely with parents to plan individual settling-in periods and provide consistent personal care and flexible routines for babies and younger children.
  • Children enjoy prolonged outdoor play and take part in forest school sessions, developing interest in the natural environment.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the monitoring of staff practice to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level
  • 2engage parents in sharing information about their child's achievements at home, to gain a broader picture of their development.
Inspection #10105789 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children spend prolonged periods playing and learning outside; their love of outdoor play is apparent as they excitedly take part in forest school sessions.

Inspection history

Ofsted records show this provider has closed and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display.

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