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Barley Wood Nursery # Barley Wood Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 setting Outdoor play-based learning Part 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Barley Wood Nursery Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10404945 Lead inspector Chelsea Woollard Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280630)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489024) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.barleywoodnursery.org) Barley Wood, Long Lane, Bristol, BS40 5SA [© 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#/-2.748/51.36274/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bristol - [Day nurseries in Bristol](/search?q=Bristol) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=barley-wood-nursery-bs40-5sa-ey489024) 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 - 1 ensure that activities are targeted more precisely to children's individual next steps and interests to help children sustain their focus and attention - 2 support 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280630) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW6rkYehs2T9l6_nu8WWTtRZBLNneWXpVEP3AE4wyN-ESNw1bY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Benjamin Manning 7 months ago Good parking close to vicinity. Proper loves it [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WU2FEaGpjMWhYU0daSmNIUnNTbVZ4ZGs1ZmNYYxAB!2m1!1s0x4871f44e464aef3b:0x58bb0ee7d3e15c6b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUT9s3ZFduX1yCoYU5Y662SkiXiYMeCQMV2km4-rTwiQDrg-8lW=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Keeleigh Butcher 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3NXNUQ2ZREAE!2m1!1s0x4871f44e464aef3b:0x58bb0ee7d3e15c6b) Reviews from Google for Barley Wood Nursery. 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