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Alveston Cygnets # Alveston Cygnets Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · Knights Lane, Tiddington, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7BZ · Warwickshire Number of places 55 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Warwickshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Alveston Cygnets, part of the Cygnets Education & Childcare Trust, is a dedicated nursery situated in Stratford-upon-Avon. With over 30 years of practical experience, the nursery is committed to offering a nurturing, engaging, and secure environment where children can play, learn, and grow to their fullest potential. The staff, exceeding Ofsted requirements in number and all DBS and reference checked, are carefully chosen for their caring philosophy and expertise in early childhood development. They emphasise a balanced approach to activities, incorporating both indoor and outdoor play, community outings, and structured small group activities, all designed to foster development across various learning areas. The nursery operates on a partnership model with parents, encouraging their involvement and ensuring open communication regarding their child's progress. They aim to make the transition from home to nursery as smooth as possible through personalised induction processes, treating each child as a unique individual with specific needs. Alveston Cygnets focuses on encouraging natural curiosity and experimentation, aligning its curriculum with Early Learning Goals to prepare children for future educational stages. Our ethos Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Alveston Cygnets is committed to providing a nurturing, engaging, and secure environment. They foster natural curiosity and experimentation through a balanced approach of indoor/outdoor play, community outings, and small group activities, aligning with Early Learning Goals to prepare children for future education. The nursery emphasises a partnership with parents and treats each child as a unique individual. What it's like There are strong bonds between children and staff, who provide a good foundation for children to learn how to show care towards each other and are highly considerate to the needs of their peers. Staff create a positive learning atmosphere for children and encourage them to take risks. Charity-run Experienced staff Strong parent partnership Focus on holistic development ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age bands (under twos, twos, and over threes) across three-hour, five-hour, full-day, or weekly sessions. Charges vary depending on whether meals and snacks are included. Out-of-school and holiday club care are also available, and a voluntary consumables charge applies for funded hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Initial registration fee (non-refundable) £60.00 / session - Out of School Club places not used during the summer holidays (refundable in September) £60 / session - Breakfast (meal) £0.95 - Lunch (meal) £4.04 - Tea (meal) £1.84 See 40 more Good to know - Non-refundable registration fee applies, except for funded-only places. - Fees are annualised over 11 or 12 months and payable monthly in advance. - Voluntary hourly consumables charge applies for funded children over three. - Surcharges apply for late payment of fees. - Late collection fee applies for pick-ups outside of booked hours. - The nursery reviews fees with one month's notice. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Alveston Cygnets Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10236750 Lead inspector Louise Chinyuku Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50192736)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494583) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=alveston-cygnets-cv37-7bz-ey494583) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm Session types Half day, Full day, Ad hoc hourly Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Alveston Cygnets Last inspected 27 July 2022 · Louise Chinyuku 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 There are strong bonds between children and staff, who provide a good foundation for children to learn how to show care towards each other and are highly considerate to the needs of their peers. Staff create a positive learning atmosphere for children and encourage them to take risks. Inspector highlights - Staff provide a good foundation for children to learn how to show care towards each other. - Staff create a positive learning atmosphere for children and encourage them to take risks. - Staff place focus on supporting children's communication and language skills. - Transition arrangements are good, with tailored settling-in sessions. - Staff provide children with lots of opportunities to learn about themselves and others. Areas to develop - 1 develop further the use of supervisions to identify any training and/or support staff require to help raise their overall performance to the highest level - 2 strengthen the curriculum so that it has enough depth to challenge children's prior knowledge and create the best possible outcome for children. Inspection #10236750 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50192736) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents speak highly about the setting. They comment they can see the progress their child is making in their learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Where there are concerns about a child's development, staff ask parents to speak to their health visitor. Staff use a screening tool to assess children's language development and use this information to determine if a speech and language referral is needed for the children. Outdoor space Leaders identify their own areas of development, which includes making changes to their outdoor environment. Staff provide lots of opportunities for children to get physical outdoors. Inspection history Date: August 2016 - July 2022 Good - August 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Alveston Cygnets ### Is Alveston Cygnets a good nursery? ### What is Alveston Cygnets's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Alveston Cygnets cost? ### Does Alveston Cygnets accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Alveston Cygnets take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Alveston Cygnets take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Alveston Cygnets's opening hours? ### What age range does Alveston Cygnets accept? ### Does Alveston Cygnets have outdoor space? ### How does Alveston Cygnets support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Alveston Cygnets? ### How do I contact Alveston Cygnets or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stratford-upon-Avon Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Alveston Cygnets. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### The Old Station Nursery - Bridgetown Preschool and Out of School Club Stratford-upon-Avon · CV37 7JP 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-bridgetown-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-cv37-7jp-ey360015) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### RSC Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon · CV37 6BA ](/nursery/rsc-nursery-cv37-6ba-2728514) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Precious Little Smiles- Day Nursery, Stratford upon Avon Stratford-upon-Avon · CV37 6NR ](/nursery/precious-little-smiles-day-nursery-stratford-upon-avon-cv37-6nr-2677575) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.5 mi ### The Little Prep Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon · CV37 6BG ](/nursery/the-little-prep-nursery-cv37-6bg-2855870) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Broad Street Cygnets Stratford upon Avon · CV37 6HN ](/nursery/broad-street-cygnets-cv37-6hn-ey494632) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Caring Kindergartens Stratford-upon-Avon · CV37 0RF ](/nursery/caring-kindergartens-cv37-0rf-200548) [See all nurseries in Stratford-upon-Avon →](/search?q=Stratford-upon-Avon) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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