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Bram Longstaffe Nursery School # Bram Longstaffe Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Farm Street, Barrow in Furness, LA14 2RX · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 65 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Westmorland and Furness 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 Children are happy and feel safe, engaging in child-led play where staff enthusiastically follow their interests. The nursery places a strong emphasis on physical development, with daily opportunities for both indoor and outdoor play, from low climbing equipment for babies to imaginative 'pirate' platforms for older children. The curriculum effectively supports children's understanding of routines and diverse cultures, where they learn key words from different home languages and experience various traditions. The dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) ensures comprehensive support for children with SEND, collaborating with external agencies to meet individual needs and promote progress from their unique starting points. Partnerships with parents are a key strength, with leaders offering various initiatives like family cooking groups and monthly challenges to involve parents in their children's learning. The nursery also prioritises children's emotional well-being, fostering strong bonds with staff and promoting discussions about feelings. Staff consistently build on children's existing knowledge and tailor activities to their interests, ensuring good progress for all. Leaders are committed to continuous improvement, focusing on staff training and well-being. The overall effectiveness of the nursery was rated as 'Good' in its latest Ofsted inspection on March 22, 2023. Our ethos Bram's Little Sailors is dedicated to child-led learning, fostering a stimulating atmosphere where children can develop at their own pace through a diverse range of activities. What it's like Children are happy and show that they feel safe as they chat happily with staff and their friends. Children lead their own play, and staff follow their lead. Children benefit from space to be physically active, both indoors and outdoors, and enjoy daily opportunities to play and learn outside. Good overall effectiveness Child-led play Strong SEND support Outdoor learning opportunities Strong parent partnerships Supports emotional health ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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 Thursday, 7am to 5pm; Friday, 7am to 3:30pm Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist We currently have a waiting list. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bram Longstaffe Nursery School Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10280856 Lead inspector Amy Johnson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50215197)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2606049) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bram-s-little-sailors-la14-2rx-2606049) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bram Longstaffe Nursery School Last inspected 22 March 2023 · Amy Johnson 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 are happy and show that they feel safe as they chat happily with staff and their friends. Children lead their own play, and staff follow their lead. Children benefit from space to be physically active, both indoors and outdoors, and enjoy daily opportunities to play and learn outside. Inspector highlights - Leaders are committed to continually improving the education and care they provide for children and the services that their community need. - Staff know children well and use their interests to build on what they already know and can do. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. - Partnerships with parents are a key strength of this provision. - Children's emotional health is supported well. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to focus on communication and language development for the youngest children to raise the quality of education even further - 2 promote consistency in hygiene practices to embed healthy habits for life into children's learning. Inspection #10280856 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50215197) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a thorough understanding of their responsibilities and ensures that strategies are in place to support children's specific needs. They work with other agencies to ensure that support is in place. All children make appropriate progress from their individual starting points. Outdoor space Children benefit from space to be physically active, both indoors and outdoors. Babies practise their new physical skills on low climbing equipment. Older children use their imaginations and pretend to be 'pirates' on higher platforms. All children enjoy daily opportunities to play and learn outside. ## Parent Reviews of Bram Longstaffe Nursery School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIiuDhtRq1SyjKyIV-kNBIOs0hzpIzveDEibnN3VmZXbTKpLQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Diane Gallagher 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ4cy16MUh3EAE!2m1!1s0x487ca8e63133e247:0x774818f969a1a75b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLY9ddRuAEJ8UCSYIglovLStZiyw_6jV0hAeyvQtYEp-ots=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Anthony Kerr 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRbjh5b2tBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ca8e63133e247:0x774818f969a1a75b) Reviews from Google for Bram Longstaffe Nursery School. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50215197) ## Frequently asked about Bram Longstaffe Nursery School ### What is Bram Longstaffe Nursery School's Ofsted rating? ### Does Bram Longstaffe Nursery School offer funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Bram Longstaffe Nursery School? ### What kind of support is available for children with special educational needs at Bram Longstaffe Nursery School? ### Does Bram Longstaffe Nursery School provide opportunities for outdoor play? ### When was Bram Longstaffe Nursery School established? ### How does Bram Longstaffe Nursery School support children's understanding of diverse cultures? ### How can I contact Bram Longstaffe Nursery School? ## About the setting Bram's Little Sailors registered in 2021 and is located in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. The nursery is open all year round, except for one week over Christmas. There are nine childcare staff at the nursery, eight of whom hold relevant qualifications at level 3 or above. The managers hold relevant level 6 and level 7 qualifications. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. 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