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Blackmoor Badgers # Blackmoor Badgers Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · Blackmoor Village Hall, Honey Lane, Blackmoor, Liss, GU33 6BU · Hampshire Number of places 10 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Blackmoor Badgers, located in Blackmoor, operates during term time from Blackmoor Village Hall, offering sessions five days a week for children aged 2 to 4. The pre-school, registered in 2010, received a \\"Good\\" rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection on 6 June 2023, showing significant improvement from its previous \\"Inadequate\\" judgement. The setting is praised for its nurturing environment where children feel secure, confident, and eager to learn, forming meaningful relationships with caring staff. The curriculum is well-understood by the manager and staff, who use assessments effectively to identify and address individual learning gaps, ensuring all children, including those with additional funding, make good progress. Children are given ample opportunities for both gross and fine motor skill development through activities like painting with water and drawing, and they enjoy exploring letters and sounds, which builds a strong foundation for future learning. The pre-school fosters an early understanding of health and safety, and critical thinking is encouraged as children are supported in developing problem-solving skills and resilience. Partnership with parents and local schools is effective, contributing to consistent learning and seamless transitions. Our ethos The nursery focuses on developing children's confidence, eagerness to learn, and resilience by encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and healthy independence. They support children in developing the skills needed for future learning, including strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting, arriving confident and eager to learn. They form meaningful relationships with caring staff and have opportunities to learn about what makes them unique, helping them feel valued and develop high levels of self-esteem. Overall, children behave well, listening and following instructions, and beginning to understand the feelings of others. Good overall effectiveness Nurturing environment Strong progress in learning Effective curriculum Good behaviour and attitudes Strong safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am to 3pm; Tuesday and Thursday: 9am to 2.30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2010 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Blackmoor Badgers Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10270155 Lead inspector Paula Sissons Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222589)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412514) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=blackmoor-badgers-gu33-6bu-ey412514) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Blackmoor Badgers Last inspected 6 June 2023 · Paula Sissons 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 thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting, arriving confident and eager to learn. They form meaningful relationships with caring staff and have opportunities to learn about what makes them unique, helping them feel valued and develop high levels of self-esteem. Overall, children behave well, listening and following instructions, and beginning to understand the feelings of others. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff have a secure understanding of their curriculum and what they want children to learn. - Children have lots of opportunities to develop their gross motor skills and core strength as they play in the well-resourced garden. - Staff support children's speech and language development well, providing them with the skills to be effective communicators. - Staff provide opportunities to develop children's critical thinking and demonstrate determination and resilience. - Partnership working with parents and professionals is effective. Areas to develop - 1 utilise all opportunities to extend children's understanding of why hygiene practices are important in maintaining good health - 2 extend children's opportunities to practise newly acquired turn-taking skills, helping them gain a deeper understanding of their own feelings and those of others. Inspection #10270155 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222589) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager uses assessment well to identify what children already know and what they need to learn next, prioritising any potential gaps in development swiftlly, ensuring all children, including those in receipt of additional funding, are making good progress across all learning areas. Staff support children's speech and language development well, providing them with the skills to be effective communicators. Outdoor space Children have lots of opportunities to develop their gross motor skills and core strength as they play in the well-resourced garden. They concentrate intently as they fill containers with water and transport them with care, demonstrating good coordination and spatial awareness as they climb, run, bounce, dig and navigate slopes skilfully. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: February 2013 - June 2023 Good - December 2022 Inadequate - March 2017 Good - February 2015 Good - January 2014 Requires improvement - February 2013 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Blackmoor Badgers ### Is Blackmoor Badgers a good nursery? ### What is Blackmoor Badgers's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Blackmoor Badgers cost? ### Does Blackmoor Badgers accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Blackmoor Badgers take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Blackmoor Badgers take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Blackmoor Badgers's opening hours? ### What age range does Blackmoor Badgers accept? ### Does Blackmoor Badgers have outdoor space? ### How does Blackmoor Badgers support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Blackmoor Badgers? ### How do I contact Blackmoor Badgers or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Blackmoor, Liss Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Blackmoor Badgers. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Cygnets Day Nursery Bordon · GU35 0AU 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/cygnets-day-nursery-gu35-0au-ey272736) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Forest House Day Nursery Bordon · GU35 0BS 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/forest-house-day-nursery-gu35-0bs-2503199) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Forest Bears Pre-School Bordon · GU35 0BS ](/nursery/forest-bears-pre-school-gu35-0bs-110134) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Tootsies Private Day Nursery Bordon · GU35 0BJ ](/nursery/tootsies-private-day-nursery-ltd-gu35-0bj-ey542573) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Bordon Garrison Pre-school & Creche Bordon · GU35 0HL ](/nursery/bordon-garrison-pre-school-creche-gu35-0hl-109860) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Greatham Village Nursery School Liss · GU33 6EY 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-village-nursery-gu33-6ey-ey483518) [See all nurseries in Blackmoor, Liss →](/search?q=Blackmoor%2C+Liss) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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