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Bright Horizons Abbeymore Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
·161 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LP · Reading
Number of places
124 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Reading

About this early years setting

Bright Horizons operates approximately 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, offering comprehensive childcare services rooted in decades of experience. The organisation prides itself on its 'Nurture Approach', a unique philosophy that merges learning with emotional wellbeing to foster healthy, happy development in every child.

They are committed to providing a supportive and inspiring environment where professional staff guide children through their early years. Beyond day-to-day care and education, Bright Horizons also actively supports families in navigating childcare funding options and offers various resources for parents.

They champion a vibrant community spirit, encouraging engagement through events, news updates, and parent panels. The organisation also places a strong emphasis on social responsibility, with initiatives like the Bright Spaces Foundation and a Future Earth agenda.

Our ethos

Bright Horizons operates with a 'Nurture Approach', a philosophy combining learning with emotional wellbeing to foster healthy development. They are committed to providing a supportive and inspiring environment where professional staff guide children.

What it's like

Children are welcomed warmly and happily settle into activities, selecting from a range of interesting options that broaden their skills. Staff use engaging topics and build on children's interests, allowing them to choose the direction of their play and express themselves freely. Young children develop independence and confidence by serving their own food, pouring drinks, and putting on outdoor suits.

Nurture Approach curriculum300+ UK nurseriesChildcare funding supportFocus on emotional well-being

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
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

8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day, Sessional

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Abbeymore Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 6 February 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 are welcomed warmly and happily settle into activities, selecting from a range of interesting options that broaden their skills. Staff use engaging topics and build on children's interests, allowing them to choose the direction of their play and express themselves freely. Young children develop independence and confidence by serving their own food, pouring drinks, and putting on outdoor suits.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers have worked hard to implement positive changes, and the newly appointed manager is passionate with a clear vision.
  • Staff plan a broad curriculum and provide a nurturing environment, supporting emotional and care needs, especially for babies and young children.
  • Books are accessible everywhere, and children benefits from regular librarian visits and a lending library, fostering a love of books.
  • Leaders complete regular supervision meetings to review staff performance, well-being, and children's progress, ensuring good quality education and care.
  • Partnerships with parents are a strength, with staff regularly informing parents about events and children's progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider more closely how to adapt group activities to ensure all children, in particular quieter children, fully engage and benefit from the learning opportunities
  • 2ensure all staff, including long-term agency workers, receive robust support and monitoring to help them receive consistent guidance to fulfil their roles and responsibilities.
Inspection #10225363 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say they have noticed many changes and comment that there is a positive 'community feel' to the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff are highly effective in recognising concerns and working closely as a team to create individual support plans. They effectively liaise with outside agencies to fully support children and ensure they reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

Children progress activities outside, such as retelling stories, and organise games like running to catch the 'gingerbread man'. Outside, all children build resilience and develop their coordination and physical skills by negotiating obstacles on wheeled toys, climbing small structures, and handling various tools and equipment.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: May 2008

  • February 2023Good
  • January 2022Requires improvement
  • December 2016Good
  • September 2013Good
  • December 2010Good
  • May 2008Outstanding

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