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Barnowls Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·8 New Road, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, HP22 5JD · Buckinghamshire
Number of places
66 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Buckinghamshire

About this day nursery

Barnowls Nursery, founded in 1991 by proprietor Colleen Snookes, is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare in a nurturing, home-like environment. The nursery prioritises a safe and secure setting for both children and parents, focusing on stimulating activities, freshly prepared home-cooked meals, and ample space for play and exploration.

Adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, Barnowls Nursery has also developed its own personalised curriculum, adapt to suit the individual needs and ages of children across its various rooms. The curriculum is structured around five key areas: Being Independent, Being Active, Being a Good Communicator, Love of Reading, and Magic at Maths, encouraging holistic development.

The nursery’s commitment to excellent standards has fostered a strong reputation over the years, ensuring children are happy, engaged, and well-cared for. They offer extended hours, opening 51 weeks a year, with an optional early start.

What it's like

The manager has a clear intent for the curriculum and what children will learn, encouraging independence, a love of books, effective communication, and mathematical skills. This simple yet successful curriculum is understood and implemented by all staff, leading to children making good progress and showing enthusiasm for learning. Staff also provide nurturing and genuine care, acting as superb role models for kindness and respect.

Established 1991Home-cooked foodEYFS-based curriculumPersonalised curriculum

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 6.00pm, 51 weeks per year. Early start from 7.30am available.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Barnowls Nursery

Last inspected 17 October 2023

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

The manager has a clear intent for the curriculum and what children will learn, encouraging independence, a love of books, effective communication, and mathematical skills. This simple yet successful curriculum is understood and implemented by all staff, leading to children making good progress and showing enthusiasm for learning. Staff also provide nurturing and genuine care, acting as superb role models for kindness and respect.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager involves staff in developing and shaping the curriculum, leading to effective implementation and good progress for children.
  • Staff put very well-targeted plans in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive the right support and make excellent progress.
  • Children grow increasingly confident in meeting their own personal needs, becoming proficient in self-feeding, dressing, and using the bathroom.
  • Staff promote children's communication and language skills well, using commentary for play, conversation, and sign language for non-verbal children.
  • Cosy and enticing book corners, including reading "boats," encourage children to enjoy books independently and with staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1expand on communication with parents to provide all parents with enough information so that they feel confident in supporting children's learning at home.
  • 2develop supervision for the staff and manager to provide them with feedback that enables them to enhance their practice and increase their confidence in their roles.
Inspection #10305028 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff put very well-targeted plans in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They know children and their needs extremely well and refer them swiftly to outside professionals when needed. They are tenacious in ensuring that children receive the right support to help them meet their full potential, resulting in excellent progress from their initial starting points.

Outdoor space

Children take great delight in growing fruit and vegetables in the nursery garden and talk with authority about how they have helped their pumpkins to grow. The manager has made links with the local community to develop the garden area, contributing to highly exciting outdoor areas where children play.

Parent Reviews of Barnowls Nursery

5.0
(1)
Kayleigh Formston
2 years ago

We recently had to leave Barnowls due to relocating. As a family we feel very sad about this. Our girls have started a new nursery and sadly it doesn’t come close to Barnowls. Barnowls looked after two of our daughters. I’ve found our eldest leaving the hardest. She didn’t get to leave Eagles with all of her little friends. The girls absolutely loved nursery and all the staff have always been so kind, caring and supportive to our family. They looked after the girls so well. Welcoming, like a home from home, a little family to go to, with lots of fun, lots of learning and the loveliest of outdoor space too. It has to be said that the Eagles room is outstanding. Our eldest has thrived since she has been in this class her confidence has come on leaps and bounds and they have helped so much in shaping her into a happy, bright little girl. They’ve done such an amazing job getting her ready for school. On leaving I was given books of what our daughter had been up to so much detail, day be day. I couldn’t believe that this had been done for every child. So much care. It made them leaving even more sad. A special thank you to Emma - a truly exceptional teacher & key worker. We can’t thank you enough for all you have done. We will miss you greatly. Thank you to all at Barnowls. Such a special bunch! x 💖

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Inspection history

Date: December 2010

  • October 2023Good
  • February 2018Good
  • February 2015Good
  • December 2010Good

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