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Bright Horizons Haddenham Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Dec 2023)
·6 Tibbs Road, Haddenham, Aylesbury, HP17 8FH · Buckinghamshire
Number of places
91 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Buckinghamshire

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons operates over 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, drawing on extensive experience to support families with their childcare needs. " This approach integrates learning with emotional well-being, guided by dedicated and skilled practitioners.

Bright Horizons focuses on creating an inspiring and fun learning experience, aiming to build strong foundations for each child's development. They offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes five key learning areas, outdoor adventures, and a focus on healthy food and mealtimes.

The nursery also provides settling-in sessions to ensure a smooth transition for children and their families, fostering a sense of security and trust. They aim to assist families in navigating childcare costs by providing information on available government funding options.

Our ethos

At Bright Horizons, the 'Nurture Approach' is fundamental, aiming to support each child's holistic development by integrating learning with emotional wellbeing. The philosophy emphasises creating a secure and loving environment where children feel known, safe, and supported to explore, learn, communicate, and express emotions. They believe in fostering strong relationships, particularly through the Key Person role, to build a 'triangle of trust' between the practitioner, child, and parent. The nursery is dedicated to providing high-quality care and education that helps children thrive.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and excited for their day at the nursery, greeted by warm, friendly staff. All children flourish and gain an excellent foundation to their learning, feeling safe and secure. They confidently approach visitors to show them what they are doing and include them in their play.

Nurture Approach curriculumFocus on emotional wellbeingExtensive settling-in programmeOver 300 UK nurseries

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm

Session types

Settling in sessions

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Haddenham Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 18 December 2023 · Nicky Butler

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and excited for their day at the nursery, greeted by warm, friendly staff. All children flourish and gain an excellent foundation to their learning, feeling safe and secure. They confidently approach visitors to show them what they are doing and include them in their play.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff plan and deliver an exciting, challenging, and well-sequenced curriculum that reflects children's needs exceptionally well.
  • Support for children's communication and language is highly effective, with staff adapting communication styles and introducing new words.
  • Staff support children's mathematical development extremely well using spontaneous activities.
  • Staff expertly plan a range of activities and experiences that very successfully enhance children's physical development.
  • Staff regularly observe, assess and meticulously plan for children's individual needs, working effectively with other agencies for early help and support.
Inspection #10305081 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff regularly observe, assess and meticulously plan for children's individual needs, ensuring that any gaps in children's learning and development are identified early. They work effectively with other agencies so that children and their families get the early help and support they need.

Outdoor space

Children have tremendous fun as they spend time outside. Older children wait patiently for their turn on an obstacle course in the garden. Daily risk assessments ensure that the premises and equipment are safe and secure for the children to use indoors and outdoors.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

18 December 2023

Outstanding

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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