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Barley Wood Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Barley Wood, Long Lane, Bristol, BS40 5SA · North Somerset
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
North Somerset

About this day nursery

Barley Wood Nursery, part of the YMCA Dulverton Group, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Situated within the beautiful 18-acre grounds of a Grade 2 listed Country Manor estate, the nursery prioritises outdoor, play-based learning, encouraging children to explore and develop their physical and imaginative capacities.

The dedicated team strives to create a secure setting where children can grow emotionally, intellectually, morally, physically, spiritually, and socially at their own pace. Emphasising self-esteem and positive self-image, the nursery aims to help each child reach their full potential through an enriching array of activities and experiences.

Barley Wood Nursery is committed to fostering a supportive community where young individuals can thrive, benefiting from the wider work of the YMCA Dulverton Group as they progress through their schooling and beyond.

Our ethos

Barley Wood Nursery prioritises outdoor, play-based learning, encouraging children to explore and develop their physical and imaginative capacities; they aim to foster self-esteem and positive self-image, helping each child reach their full potential in a secure setting.

What it's like

Leaders have created a varied curriculum, helping children to gain the fundamental skills they need for future learning, including independence, confidence and resilience. Staff support, encourage and praise children, building their confidence and self-esteem. Children develop a good understanding of two-way communication.

Grade 2 listed Country Manor settingOutdoor play-based learningPart of YMCA Dulverton Group

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. Closed on English Bank Holidays and between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, inclusive.

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Barley Wood Nursery

Last inspected 28 May 2025 · Chelsea Woollard

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

Leaders have created a varied curriculum, helping children to gain the fundamental skills they need for future learning, including independence, confidence and resilience. Staff support, encourage and praise children, building their confidence and self-esteem. Children develop a good understanding of two-way communication.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have created a varied curriculum, helping children to gain the fundamental skills they need for future learning.
  • Staff are positive role models for children and have high expectations for children's behaviour.
  • Children develop their early mathematics skills from a young age.
  • Children follow meaningful routines that promote their health and hygiene effectively.
  • Leaders and staff provide children with a range of experiences that develop their knowledge of the local community and learn about diversity and culture.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that activities are targeted more precisely to children's individual next steps and interests to help children sustain their focus and attention
  • 2support staff to strengthen their understanding of how to adapt their interactions to continuously challenge and extend children's learning, helping to maximise their progress.
Inspection #10404945 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders ensure that staff have opportunities to enhance their professional knowledge. For example, staff have recently completed a special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) course. They now have more in-depth knowledge and confidence when implementing support plans for children. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Younger children relish the surrounding gardens and woodland space as they run freely and kick balls, developing their hand-eye coordination. Babies learn to negotiate their body movements and balance as they climb onto see-saws and walk across stepping stones. Children have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise, supporting their physical health.

Parent Reviews of Barley Wood Nursery

5.0
(2)
Benjamin Manning
7 months ago

Good parking close to vicinity. Proper loves it

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Inspection history

Date: September 2017

  • May 2025Good
  • April 2022Good
  • September 2017Good

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