--- title: "Allsorts Brackenbury — Rated Good by Ofsted | Nursery Advice" description: "Allsorts Brackenbury, a nursery in Portland — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Allsorts Brackenbury # Allsorts Brackenbury Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2021) · Three Yards Close, PORTLAND, DT5 1JN · Dorset Number of places 38 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2021 Local authority Dorset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Allsorts Childcare operates across three settings in Weymouth and Portland, offering care for children aged 3 months to 11 years. As a registered charity and non-profit organisation, the nursery is committee-led, ensuring a child-centred approach to all its activities. Each of its three locations provides a welcoming, stimulating, and fun environment designed to foster play and learning. The organisation is dedicated to providing quality childcare within a supportive community framework. They invite prospective parents to get in touch through their contact page for any inquiries about childcare in the Weymouth or Portland areas, highlighting their commitment to engaging with families and providing tailored care solutions. Our ethos We are a registered charity and not for profit organisation. We are committee led and always take a child centred approach to everything we do. What it's like Children are happy and settled in the warm and nurturing environment of the nursery. They have good opportunities to develop many skills as they follow their interests and share warm, and close relationships with staff. Managers and staff have high expectations of all children and are committed to helping them make the best possible progress. Charity-run Child-centred approach Stimulating environment Fun learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Age range 3 months to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Allsorts Brackenbury Last inspected 10 June 2021 · Michelle Heimsoth 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 settled in the warm and nurturing environment of the nursery. They have good opportunities to develop many skills as they follow their interests and share warm, and close relationships with staff. Managers and staff have high expectations of all children and are committed to helping them make the best possible progress. Inspector highlights - Managers and staff get to know the children well. - The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator, is committed to ensuring that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the very best possible support at the earliest opportunity. - Toddlers and younger children thoroughly enjoy water play. Staff support children's communication and language skills effectively and encourage children's imagination well. - Parents are very complimentary about the staff. They feel very well supported and comment positively about their happy children. - Children develop good independence skills in managing their personal care. Areas to develop - 1 ensure that staff deploy themselves effectively at large group times to encourage all children to fully participate - 2 develop further strategies to encourage children to compare groups of objects and begin to make simple calculations. Inspection #10196835 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50165551) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Allsorts Brackenbury Inspection date Jun 2021 Inspection no. 10196835 Lead inspector Michelle Heimsoth Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50165551)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538676) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=allsorts-brackenbury-dt5-1jn-ey538676) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They feel very well supported and comment positively about their happy children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator, is committed to ensuring that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the very best possible support at the earliest opportunity. She works closely with staff and external agencies to implement accurate and effective plans. Outdoor space Managers and staff have recently reorganised the learning environment so that children can choose more freely to play outside if they want to. This has had a positive impact on children's well-being, with more opportunities for them to develop self-confidence, independence, and self-esteem. Inspection history Date: September 2018 - June 2021 Good - September 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Allsorts Brackenbury ### What is Allsorts Brackenbury's Ofsted rating? ### What funding options are available at Allsorts Brackenbury? ### Does Allsorts Brackenbury offer support for children with special educational needs? ### What is the age range for children attending Allsorts Brackenbury? ### Who runs Allsorts Brackenbury? ### What is the learning environment like at Allsorts Brackenbury? ### How do parents feel about Allsorts Brackenbury? ### How can I contact Allsorts Brackenbury? ## About the setting Allsorts Brackenbury registered in 2016. It is situated in Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset. It is open Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round. They receive funding to provide free early years education for children aged two and three years. There are 16 staff employed. The manager holds a qualification at level 6 and most other staff are qualified to level 3. URN EY538676 Registered person Allsorts Playgroup Committee Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in PORTLAND Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Allsorts Brackenbury. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Haylands Portland · DT5 2BD ](/nursery/haylands-dt5-2bd-ey337262) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Jumping Beans Pre-School Portland Portland · DT5 2DA ](/nursery/jumping-beans-pre-school-portland-dt5-2da-140995) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Chipmunks Day Nursery Weymouth · DT4 9PJ ](/nursery/chipmunks-day-nursery-dt4-9pj-ey454944) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Allsorts Weymouth · DT4 0RH ](/nursery/allsorts-dt4-0rh-ey296685) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Allsorts Weymouth · DT4 0HS ](/nursery/allsorts-dt4-0hs-ey463901) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### Little Firs Day Nursery Weymouth · DT4 0QF 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/little-firs-day-nursery-dt4-0qf-141017) [See all nurseries in PORTLAND →](/search?q=PORTLAND) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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