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Best Nursery (Shefford) # Best Nursery (Shefford) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · Best House, Shefford Road, Shefford, SG17 5QS · Central Bedfordshire Number of places 64 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Central Bedfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery BEST Nursery Shefford, part of the Bedfordshire East Schools Trust (BEST), offers a nurturing and family-oriented day care and sessional care environment. The nursery strives to provide a positive and appropriate experience that fosters confidence in children as they embark on their educational journey. Recognised with an 'outstanding' judgement by Ofsted in May 2016, the nursery was praised for its highly stimulating environment where children of all ages flourish. BEST Nurseries are committed to being accessible to all families. They also provide opportunities for individuals interested in working with them to join their talent pool, extending to opportunities within the wider family of schools under the Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited. The nursery emphasises creating a supportive and enriching atmosphere that contributes significantly to the early development of children. What it's like Children enjoy their time in this positive environment and are settled and secure, approaching new experiences confidently and eager to explore. They respond to staff's high expectations and persevere at tasks, working together and sharing ideas. Children follow staff's good example, showing kindness and respect, and develop a practical knowledge of healthy lifestyles and how to keep themselves safe. Ofsted Outstanding Family-oriented Stimulating environment ## 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://mynewterm.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Age range 0 - 0 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Best Nursery (Shefford) Last inspected 12 December 2022 · Kelly Eyre 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 enjoy their time in this positive environment and are settled and secure, approaching new experiences confidently and eager to explore. They respond to staff's high expectations and persevere at tasks, working together and sharing ideas. Children follow staff's good example, showing kindness and respect, and develop a practical knowledge of healthy lifestyles and how to keep themselves safe. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers have addressed the actions set at the last inspection. - There are secure procedures for checking what each child needs to learn next and for ensuring that all children make good progress. - Children have opportunities to explore the wider world and its diversity. - Staff recognise the importance of supporting children to develop their language skills. - Staff pay close attention to children's interests and use these to help support children's development. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to put their teaching knowledge into practice more consistently, so that they can fully extend children's learning during activities, for example - 2 aid staff to make greater use of outdoor areas to offer children who prefer to be outside further play and learning opportunities. Inspection #10230924 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205166) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Best Nursery (Shefford) Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10230924 Lead inspector Kelly Eyre Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205166)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436585) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=best-nursery-shefford-sg17-5qs-ey436585) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents think highly of the nursery and praise staff. > They feel that staff communicate well with them, for example, through daily discussions and regular reports. > Parents say that staff support parents to build on their children's learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager supports staff in swiftly identifying where children need extra support, helping to ensure that no child falls behind in their learning. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing outside. For example, younger children listen carefully to the crunching sound they make as they walk in the snow. However, staff do not always offer as many outdoor opportunities as possible to fully build on the development of children who prefer to play outside. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022 Date: April 2012 - December 2022 Good - February 2022 Requires improvement - May 2016 Outstanding - April 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Best Nursery (Shefford) ### What is Best Nursery (Shefford)'s Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Best Nursery (Shefford)? ### What age range does Best Nursery (Shefford) cater for? ### Does Best Nursery (Shefford) have an outdoor space for children? ### How does Best Nursery (Shefford) support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? ### Is Best Nursery (Shefford) part of a larger group? ### Does Best Nursery (Shefford) offer all-year care? ### How can I contact Best Nursery (Shefford)? ## About the setting Best Nursery (Shefford) registered in 2011. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week between Christmas and the New Year. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff, with 11 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including one with an early years childcare degree. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY436585 Registered person Bedfordshire East Schools Trust Nurseries Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Requires improvement ## Nearby day nurseries in Shefford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Best Nursery (Shefford). - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### The Family Tree Day Nursery Shefford · SG17 5BH ](/nursery/the-family-tree-day-nursery-sg17-5bh-ey489726) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Splat Day Nursery & Forest School Henlow · SG16 6DD 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/splat-day-nursery-forest-school-sg16-6dd-ey557213) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Merry Poppets Nursery Henlow · SG16 6DN ](/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-sg16-6dn-ey468971) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### Stondon Stompers Pre-school Lower Stondon · SG16 6LQ 5.0(25 reviews) ](/nursery/stondon-stompers-pre-school-sg16-6lq-219300) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### BEST Nursery and Extended Services (Langford) Biggleswade · SG18 9QA ](/nursery/best-nursery-and-extended-services-langford-sg18-9qa-ey471343) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Best Nursery (Arlesey) Arlesey · SG15 6SL ](/nursery/best-nursery-arlesey-sg15-6sl-ey494589) [See all nurseries in Shefford →](/search?q=Shefford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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