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Avenue Nursery and Forest School # Avenue Nursery and Forest School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Ross Wood Campsite, Herne Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7GJ · Kent Number of places 14 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Avenue Nursery and Forest School, established in 1974, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children in Herne Bay. The nursery is known for its commitment to children's well-being and development, utilising a key person approach to foster strong attachments and ensure each child feels secure. With a team of highly qualified and experienced graduate-led staff, Avenue Nursery aims to inspire a love of learning through engaging activities and a strong connection to nature. The introduction of Avenue Nursery Forest School in 2016 further enhances their outdoor learning provision, allowing children to explore and develop skills through child-led fascinations and real-life natural experiences. The nursery values parent partnerships and community involvement, regularly organising trips, visits, and group celebrations. Our ethos Avenue Nursery and Forest School's approach is rooted in fostering a love of learning through engaging activities and a strong connection to nature, enhanced by their Forest School provision. They prioritise child-led learning, inspired by fascinations and real-life natural experiences, alongside a key person approach to ensure children feel secure and supported. The nursery also highly values parent partnerships and community involvement. What it's like Children feel safe and enjoy the freedom they have to investigate the forest school environment. They are fully aware of the rules and boundaries within the outdoor space. Children develop good manners and recognise the importance of helping and sharing with their friends. Forest School Graduate-led staff Key Person Approach Community-focused ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.avenue-nursery.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 3.30pm, for most of the year Session types Toddler room, Nursery room, Forest School Age range 12 months to 4 years old Term time / All Year Mixed ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Avenue Nursery and Forest School Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10251689 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203940)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2605878) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.avenue-nursery.com) Ross Wood Campsite, Herne Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7GJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.11556/51.33496/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Herne Bay - [Day nurseries in Herne Bay](/search?q=Herne+Bay) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=avenue-nursery-and-forest-school-ct6-7gj-2605878) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Avenue Nursery and Forest School Last inspected 30 November 2022 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 feel safe and enjoy the freedom they have to investigate the forest school environment. They are fully aware of the rules and boundaries within the outdoor space. Children develop good manners and recognise the importance of helping and sharing with their friends. Inspector highlights - Staff work very closely with a second nursery owned by the provider to ensure seamless continuity of care and learning. - Children have a wealth of opportunity to develop their muscle strength and practise their physical skills. - Staff enable children to take ownership of their learning, for instance by using resources in an imaginative way. - Relationships with parents are strong, and staff keep them informed about their child's care and development. - The provider is extremely focused on developing and continually improving the forest school and supports staff through regular training. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to help them understand how to develop children's thinking skills - 2 increase the opportunities children have to learn about different cultures and communities. Inspection #10251689 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203940) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works across both settings to support any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The SENCo has built strong links with other professionals to help ensure children receive any assistance that is available to them. Outdoor space Children feel safe and enjoy the freedom they have to investigate the forest school environment. Staff invite parents to visit the forest school environment and learn about the benefits of outside play for children's learning and development. ## Parent Reviews of Avenue Nursery and Forest School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV3Ay9kpLqnAhN5ZQaVM7tCOGNndvNkErMuy04Qnb2aX6wrZQvc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Sayuri Núñez Ortiz a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYLVlPaFBnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d935644c4e350b:0x96d61a7139d20998) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKcWhhk6wUUHYRa55fYxWboJOcv4dbl2O2BK2kgfpGHnJc4Zg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Donna Whitfield 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzX19XUGlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d935644c4e350b:0x96d61a7139d20998) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXyHi6J3yjvOC8hOUOccJtthBlkvx2Ds7vWMpON3TZ5td3Dhds=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Fleur Drury 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNna3QyWjlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d935644c4e350b:0x96d61a7139d20998) Reviews from Google for Avenue Nursery and Forest School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10868903824308963736&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2022 - January 2023 Good - November 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Avenue Nursery and Forest School ### Is Avenue Nursery and Forest School a good nursery? ### What is Avenue Nursery and Forest School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Avenue Nursery and Forest School cost? ### Does Avenue Nursery and Forest School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Avenue Nursery and Forest School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Avenue Nursery and Forest School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Avenue Nursery and Forest School's opening hours? ### What age range does Avenue Nursery and Forest School accept? ### Does Avenue Nursery and Forest School have outdoor space? ### How does Avenue Nursery and Forest School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Avenue Nursery and Forest School? ### How do I contact Avenue Nursery and Forest School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Herne Bay Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Avenue Nursery and Forest School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Cobnuts Woodland Nursery And Forest School Herne Bay · CT6 7LQ ](/nursery/cobnuts-woodland-nursery-and-forest-school-ct6-7lq-ey487164) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School Herne Bay · CT6 7TA ](/nursery/little-acorns-herne-pre-school-ct6-7ta-127322) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Sturry Pre-School Canterbury · CT2 0NR ](/nursery/sturry-pre-school-ct2-0nr-ey216100) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery Herne Bay · CT6 8QZ 4.7(15 reviews) ](/nursery/jo-jo-s-day-care-nursery-ltd-ct6-8qz-ey547320) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.1 mi ### Club 4 Kids Childcare Herne Bay · CT6 8NB 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/club-4-kids-childcare-ct6-8nb-127117) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Townsend Montessori @ Herne Bay Herne Bay · CT6 8LX 4.9(21 reviews) ](/nursery/townsend-montessori-herne-bay-ct6-8lx-ey558031) [See all nurseries in Herne Bay →](/search?q=Herne+Bay) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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