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Bright Start Early Years # Bright Start Early Years in Barnstaple (EX31 4AZ) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · Bright Start Early Years, Hawks House, Barnstaple, EX31 4AZ · Devon Number of places 35 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Start Early Years, located near Chivenor airfield in Barnstaple, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from 9 months. The nursery focuses on supporting each child's unique development through a child-centred approach, emphasising strong self-esteem. They offer a cosy indoor play area and an outdoor play space for their 12-place nursery, catering to children aged 9 months to around 3 years. This stage focuses on Physical Development, Communication & Language, and Personal, Social & Emotional Development, with an introduction to the four specific areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). As children approach three years old, they transition to a larger pre-school room for up to 23 children, which also features its own outdoor area. Here, the curriculum builds on earlier development, shifting an equal emphasis to Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. The setting promotes a Forest School ethos, incorporating "risky play" in a structured environment and fostering an appreciation for nature through a developing kitchen garden and wildlife reserve. The team prioritises continuous professional development to ensure their offerings are fresh and aligned with the latest research in child development. They also have first-hand experience with the demands of military family life, allowing them to better support such families. Our ethos Bright Start Early Years promotes a Forest School ethos with an emphasis on "risky play" within a structured environment, fostering a connection with nature. Their approach is child-centred, aiming to build self-esteem and support unique development, while integrating the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They also incorporate continuous professional development to ensure their practices are current with child development research. What it's like Children are very happy and settled in this setting and are keen and curious to explore the resources and activities available. Babies and toddlers have trusting relationships with attentive staff. The staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Learning through Play Forest School Ethos Child-centred Approach Continuous Staff Development Military Family Support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Start Early Years Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10210390 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180897)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490201) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-start-early-years-ex31-4az-ey490201) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 6.00pm Age range 9 months to 4 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full Day Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Start Early Years Last inspected 9 March 2022 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 very happy and settled in this setting and are keen and curious to explore the resources and activities available. Babies and toddlers have trusting relationships with attentive staff. The staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Inspector highlights - Children are very happy and settled in this setting. - Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Support for children with SEND and those for whom English is an additional language is excellent. - Staff place a strong focus on developing children's communication and language. - Children receive very good support to develop a range of physical skills and explore their community. Areas to develop - 1 continue to strengthen the professional development in place for all staff to further develop the curriculum - 2 build on plans to provide better assistance and direction for parents and/or carers to further support their children's learning and development at home Inspection #10210390 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180897) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Support for children with SEND and those for whom English is an additional language is excellent. Leaders ensure that additional funding that is accessed for children is used well to target children's specific needs. Outdoor space Children receive very good support to develop a range of physical skills and explore their community. Children go on 'listening walks' and visit the park, returning to nursery with spring flowers to make pictures with. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022 Date: April 2016 - March 2022 Good - September 2021 Inadequate - October 2019 Inadequate - April 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Bright Start Early Years ### What is Bright Start Early Years working on improving? ### Where is Bright Start Early Years located? ### What are the fees at Bright Start Early Years? ### How does Bright Start Early Years support children with SEND? ### Is Bright Start Early Years Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Barnstaple Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Start Early Years. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Bright Start Early Years Barnstaple · EX31 4BA ](/nursery/bright-start-early-years-ltd-ex31-4ba-2837062) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Beach Buddies Braunton Braunton · EX33 2JA ](/nursery/beach-buddies-braunton-ex33-2ja-2602659) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery Braunton · EX33 1AQ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-and-nursery-ex33-1aq-2673587) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### EarlyBirds Day Nursery Barnstaple · EX31 3BL ](/nursery/earlybirds-day-nursery-ex31-3bl-2581730) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Westhill Nursery Braunton · EX33 1AR ](/nursery/westhill-nursery-ex33-1ar-106394) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Little Butterflies Day Nursery Barnstaple · EX31 3DD ](/nursery/little-butterflies-day-nursery-ltd-ex31-3dd-2660858) [See all nurseries in Barnstaple →](/search?q=Barnstaple) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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