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Arc All Aboard Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Unit 16 Headlands Trading Estate, Swindon, SN2 7JQ · Swindon
Number of places
12 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Swindon

About this day nursery

All Aboard Nursery, located in North East Swindon, is a specialist setting catering to children aged 3 to 5 years. This 12-place nursery operates during term time from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm, providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children with social communication and interaction difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Condition.

The nursery is committed to offering high-quality education tailored to each child's individual needs, focusing on bespoke and individualised curricula that incorporate specialist interventions and learning through play. Their vision is to be a centre of excellence, celebrating every small step in a child's development.

The nursery values respect for each child, supports the development of both children and staff, and works collaboratively with families throughout their child's special educational needs journey. As part of the Brunel Academies Trust, All Aboard Nursery benefits from a wider community dedicated to providing outstanding education and care, emphasising growth without limits for all children.

Our ethos

At All Aboard Nursery, their vision is to be a leading centre for children with social communication and interaction difficulties (SCID), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). They provide high-quality, bespoke education tailored to the individual needs of each child. Their practice emphasises an inclusive and nurturing environment, utilising an individualised curriculum that incorporates specialist interventions and learning through play. The nursery’s core values include respecting each child as an individual, supporting the development of both children and practitioners through ongoing training and high-quality teaching, and caring deeply for children, families, and each other. They maintain high standards for all staff and work collaboratively with families to guide them through their child’s special educational needs journey, with a commitment to continuous improvement and open communication.

What it's like

Children that attend this nursery have heightened sensory needs. Staff provide them with an exceptional environment that is tailored for their specific learning needs. They recognise the importance of children's need for sensory exploration and meet these needs alongside providing opportunities for a wide range of learning experiences.

Specialist SEN provisionAutism Spectrum Condition supportSocial Communication and Interaction Difficulties supportTerm-time only

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Additional hours£7.50 / hour
  • Voluntary consumable charge (nursery snack)£0.50 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

8:45am to 3:30pm during term time only

Age range

3 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

term time only

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Arc All Aboard Nursery

Last inspected 17 May 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children that attend this nursery have heightened sensory needs. Staff provide them with an exceptional environment that is tailored for their specific learning needs. They recognise the importance of children's need for sensory exploration and meet these needs alongside providing opportunities for a wide range of learning experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • The passionate management team plans meticulously to ensure children have access to the highest quality teaching.
  • Children have a positive continuity of care with excellent relationships between the SENCo and other professionals.
  • Staff skilfully support children's early engagement with stories and rhyme, using animated teaching styles and props.
  • There is an outstanding partnership with parents, who receive support in every aspect of their child's care.
  • Behaviour management is exceptional and individualised for every child, with staff using extensive knowledge to adapt their practice.
Inspection #10203968 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe the nursery as 'amazing' and that they have never felt as confident leaving their child anywhere else.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children that attend this nursery have heightened sensory needs. Staff provide them with an exceptional environment that is tailored for their specific learning needs. The special educational needs coordinator has excellent relationships with other nurseries, the local authority and professionals. Regular meetings are arranged with parents and professionals to discuss children's learning and development and next steps and celebrate their achievements, no matter how small. Children and families are extremely well supported and children make excellent progress from their starting points. The nursery provides specialist day care provision for children with social, communication and interaction difficulties and/or a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Arc All Aboard Nursery

5.0
(1)
Gabriela G
a year ago

I did not think much of that place when I first saw it, i was not sure it will he suitable for my little girl but once she started there, I fell in love with the place and the staff. They have all been so amazing with my little non verbal autistic sweetheart and she was happy there. She only attended one year before moving up to big school but it made a huge difference for her . The staff is lovely, warm, nurturing and made her feel safe and loved while supported us as a family . I will be forever grateful for all they have done for us. Thank you all and wish you all the best!

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Outstanding in 2022
  • May 2022Outstanding
  • July 2021Requires improvement

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