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Apple Tree Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Priestley CP School, Prince Charles Drive, Calne, SN11 8TG · Wiltshire
Number of places
53 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Apple Tree Nursery in Calne offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 4 months until they transition to school. Established in 2005, the nursery operates year-round, closing only for a week between Christmas and New Year, with daily hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

In 2023, it proudly received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted across all assessment areas. The nursery is committed to igniting children's imaginations through a child-centred approach, fostering independence and an early love for learning.

A significant aspect of its philosophy is outdoor education, integrating free play, fresh air, and natural exploration into the curriculum. Healthy eating is also encouraged, with a focus on broadening children's palates and introducing them to various foods and cooking.

Situated in a purpose-built facility, Apple Tree Nursery boasts a beautiful Wild Garden and benefits from its proximity to Calne’s streams and woodlands, providing ample opportunities for outdoor adventure. Each classroom also has its own tailored playground, ensuring age-appropriate outdoor engagement.

The nursery actively fosters a strong community spirit, engaging positively with local initiatives.

Our ethos

Apple Tree Nursery is committed to igniting children's imaginations through a child-centred approach, fostering independence and a love for learning. A significant aspect of its philosophy is outdoor education, integrating free play, fresh air, and natural exploration. They also focus on healthy eating and community spirit.

What it's like

The management team has made inspirational changes to benefit all children, providing a well-organised curriculum that focuses on key areas of development. Children engage in fulfilling experiences, gain essential knowledge, and build strong connections.

Ofsted OutstandingOutdoor EducationHealthy Eating FocusCommunity EngagementChild-Centred Approach

Pricing & funding

  • Registration Fee£50
  • Registration Fee£60

Key facts

Opening hours

08:00 AM to 6:00 PM, year-round (closed one week between Christmas and New Year)

Age range

4 months until school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Apple Tree Nursery

Last inspected 3 May 2023 · Michelle Oram

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

The management team has made inspirational changes to benefit all children, providing a well-organised curriculum that focuses on key areas of development. Children engage in fulfilling experiences, gain essential knowledge, and build strong connections.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are extremely engaged in all age groups, happily and confidently interacting with peers and sharing equipment.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have an exceptional support network, with a dedicated SENCo providing engaging activities and liaising with external agencies.
  • Inspirational leaders and managers continually motivate staff to progress their own development, ensuring continuous improvement and acquisition of new knowledge.
  • Staff and leaders have developed a positive community spirit, using the local area as a learning tool through outings to the library, parks, and nature reserves.
  • Staff and children embrace the celebrations of various cultures and religious events, fostering a deep respect for diversity.
Inspection #10285534 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have an exceptional support network around them. A special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works directly with the children in the setting's engaging sensory room and has built a trusting relationship to enhance their sense of belonging and build their confidence to learn and reach their expected milestones. The SENCo carries out detailed assessments of the children and creates engaging activities to ensure children make incredible progress.

Outdoor space

Pre-school children explore the resources available and make their way around the activity stations, inside and outside of the setting. For example, pre-school children decided to pour water down some drainpipes, confidently using their initiative to collect water in buckets from the outside tap and carrying them across the garden.

Parent Reviews of Apple Tree Nursery

5.0
(3)
Lucymay Liddington
2 years ago

My son really has enjoyed his time here, it's a great nursery

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Rab Maccormack
8 years ago

Brilliant staff,my kids love it here

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: November 2010

  • May 2023Outstanding
  • October 2017Good
  • October 2016Good
  • June 2013Good
  • November 2010Good

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