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Barnston Buddies # Barnston Buddies Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · Sandham Grove, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 1XW · Wirral Number of places 67 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Wirral About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Barnston Buddies provides exceptional care and education for children aged 2 to 11, operating within the grounds of Barnston Primary School and adjacent to Thingwall Primary School. The nursery focuses on creating a safe, stimulating atmosphere where children can learn and grow. Their dedicated team, many with Early Years Professional Status, fosters independence, cooperation, and self-esteem through a wide array of engaging activities designed to challenge and build resilience. Emphasising a strong key carer approach, Barnston Buddies ensures each child receives personalised attention, nurturing secure relationships that are vital for development. The curriculum is comprehensive, encompassing personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, physical development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design. The nursery is committed to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, integrating outdoor play and even a vegetable garden into their daily routines. They welcome parents to utilise their childcare services, including a flexible drop-in option, and actively support eligible parents in claiming childcare benefits. Our ethos Barnston Buddies is committed to fostering independence, cooperation, and self-esteem through engaging activities and a strong key carer approach, ensuring personalised attention and secure relationships. They emphasise a comprehensive curriculum, including personal, social, and emotional development, and promote a healthy, active lifestyle with outdoor play and gardening. What it's like Children love coming to this calm nursery and settle well due to a thoughtful approach from leaders. They learn much new knowledge through a well-considered curriculum and develop important language skills, such as recognising and expressing emotions. Key Carer Approach Forest School Graduate-led Team Flexible Childcare Options Healthy Lifestyle Focus ## 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. ## Key facts Session types Full day 8:00-18:00, Late Start 10:00-18:00, Morning 8:00-13:00, Early Finish 8:00-16:00, Short day 10:00-16:00, Afternoon 13:00-18:00 Food Packed lunch or cooked lunch for an additional fee Opening hours 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Age range 2 to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Established June 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Barnston Buddies Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10306294 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230340)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693219) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=barnston-buddies-ch60-1xw-2693219) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Barnston Buddies Last inspected 5 September 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 Children love coming to this calm nursery and settle well due to a thoughtful approach from leaders. They learn much new knowledge through a well-considered curriculum and develop important language skills, such as recognising and expressing emotions. Inspector highlights - Children love coming to the calm nursery and feel happy and safe. - Leaders have a well-considered curriculum that helps children learn much new knowledge. - Children behave well because staff guide them about how to be kind and thoughtful. - Staff successfully help children learn to take turns and share. - Leaders have successfully reduced staff workload, allowing more time with children. Areas to develop - 1 work in partnership with parents to promote children's good health even further with regards to healthy food choices - 2 strengthen the curriculum in literacy, so that children develop knowledge and understanding about books. Inspection #10306294 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230340) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They said that their children feel at ease when attending. > Parents appreciate the information that staff share with them about their child's progress, so that they can support their learning further at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator spoke with the inspector about how they and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Inspection history Most recent inspection 5 September 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230340) ## Frequently asked about Barnston Buddies ### Is Barnston Buddies a good nursery? ### What is Barnston Buddies's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Barnston Buddies cost? ### Does Barnston Buddies accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Barnston Buddies take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Barnston Buddies take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Barnston Buddies's opening hours? ### What age range does Barnston Buddies accept? ### Does Barnston Buddies have outdoor space? ### How does Barnston Buddies support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Barnston Buddies? ### How do I contact Barnston Buddies or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wirral Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Barnston Buddies. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Gayton Nursery Wirral · CH60 1XG ](/nursery/gayton-nursery-ch60-1xg-ey378710) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kids Planet Heswall Wirral · CH60 5RJ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-heswall-ch60-5rj-2748085) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Gayton Pre School Wirral · CH60 8PZ ](/nursery/gayton-pre-school-ch60-8pz-306391) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Partou Brimstage Village Day Nursery & Pre-school Wirral · CH63 6HD 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-brimstage-village-day-nursery-pre-school-ch63-6hd-ey446661) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Partou Brimstage Village Day Nursery & Pre-School Wirral · CH63 6HD 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-brimstage-village-day-nursery-pre-school-ch63-6hd-ey403311) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Treetops Oaklands Neston · CH64 3RH ](/nursery/treetops-oaklands-ch64-3rh-ey272673) [See all nurseries in Wirral →](/search?q=Wirral) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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