Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm.
Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
Number of places
82 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Suffolk
About this day nursery
Bright Horizons operates approximately 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, drawing on extensive experience to provide comprehensive childcare solutions. Their core philosophy, known as The Nurture Approach™, integrates learning with emotional wellbeing to support each child’s holistic development.
This approach is central to their daily operations, ensuring a supportive environment where children can thrive. The Bright Beginnings Curriculum, built on five key learning areas, focuses on developing practical and life skills through engaging activities.
Mealtimes are given significant importance, with freshly prepared food and careful allergy management. The nurseries also emphasise outdoor learning, offering varied outdoor spaces, Forest School programmes, and Eco-Schools initiatives to enhance children's development.
Bright Horizons is committed to supporting families through various childcare funding options, including government schemes, and offers settling-in sessions to ensure a smooth transition for children and parents into the nursery environment. They prioritise creating a secure and loving atmosphere, recognising the crucial role of a 'Key Person' in fostering strong attachments and trust between the child, parents, and nursery staff.
The company also highlights its commitment to safeguarding and continuous staff development.
Our ethos
Bright Horizons' core philosophy is The Nurture Approach™, which integrates learning with emotional wellbeing to support holistic development. This is supported by the Bright Beginnings Curriculum, with a focus on practical life skills, and a commitment to outdoor learning, including Forest School programmes. They emphasise strong attachments through a Key Person approach and a secure, loving atmosphere.
What it's like
Children develop increasing levels of confidence through a well-planned curriculum tailored to their learning needs, with a focus on independence. They experience increasing challenge across different age-specific rooms. Babies begin to use words and enjoy songs that encourage early communication. Young children move freely exploring indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Nurture ApproachBright Beginnings CurriculumOutdoor Adventures and Forest SchoolSupports Childcare Funding OptionsSettling-in Sessions
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2003
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool
Last inspected 9 May 2023 · Kate Hipperson
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 develop increasing levels of confidence through a well-planned curriculum tailored to their learning needs, with a focus on independence. They experience increasing challenge across different age-specific rooms. Babies begin to use words and enjoy songs that encourage early communication. Young children move freely exploring indoor and outdoor spaces.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and managers have taken effective action since the previous inspection to address weaknesses identified, consistently meeting registration requirements.
- All children benefit from safe and secure outdoor play areas designed for their development, providing ample time for physical activity and fostering healthy attitudes to movement.
- Children feel safe and secure, building strong bonds with key staff who understand their individual needs and plan for their next learning steps.
- Effective partnerships with parents ensure they are well informed about their children's learning and how to support it at home.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support, with staff providing extra care and attention, and effectively sharing information with other agencies.
Areas to develop
- 1To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should support staff to develop their understanding of how to deliver the challenging curriculum to raise the quality of education higher.
Inspection #10245820 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents state that their children are happy and settled in the care of the nursery staff.
Parents say that their children look forward to attending and tell parents about their varied experiences when they get home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff give them extra care and attention to promote their learning and well-being. Staff notice what children enjoy and use their interests to provide an engaging education. Staff share information with other agencies to good effect.
Outdoor space
All children benefit from safe and secure outdoor play areas, which staff have designed with their development in mind. They have plenty of time outside in the fresh air to be physically active while developing their strength and agility. This supports children to develop healthy attitudes to movement and exercise.
Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023
Date: May 2004
- May 2023Good
- May 2022Requires improvement
- August 2019Outstanding
- January 2013Outstanding
- October 2009Outstanding
- March 2007Outstanding
- May 2004Outstanding
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