Opening hours
7.45am to 6pm, all year round, apart from one week at Christmas.
Brook Green Early Years
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Somerset
About this day nursery
Brook Green Early Years, located in Taunton, offers childcare for children aged 0-4 years old. 45am to 6pm, closing only for one week at Christmas.
Children are encouraged to settle quickly in the inviting environment, confidently moving around the premises and choosing whether to learn indoors or outdoors. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 8th September 2022, rated the overall effectiveness of the provision as Good.
Children make good progress, developing a love of books and showing awe and wonder at new experiences. The inspector observed how children grow in confidence and become independent learners, for example, toddlers playing with small-world toys and older children engaging in role-play.
Parents have noted the rapid development in their children, particularly their language skills, since starting at Brook Green Early Years. The manager is highly reflective, supporting staff development, and promoting strong bonds between children and staff, which contributes to consistently good behaviour.
Children also develop good practices for health and hygiene. The nursery successfully implements a planning system that enables children to deepen their learning, with staff knowing children well and planning activities based on their interests and developmental stages.
Communication with parents is a strength, with important information shared face-to-face and through technology, and open days are organised for parents to experience the nursery firsthand.
What it's like
Children settle quickly on arrival and move confidently around the premises, making choices whether to learn indoors or outdoors. They grow in confidence and become independent learners, developing a love of books and showing awe and wonder at new experiences.
Good progressReflective managementStrong bonds with staffGood hygiene practicesEffective communicationEngaging environment
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Brook Green Early Years
Last inspected 8 September 2022 · Elaine Douglas
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 settle quickly on arrival and move confidently around the premises, making choices whether to learn indoors or outdoors. They grow in confidence and become independent learners, developing a love of books and showing awe and wonder at new experiences.
Inspector highlights
- Children make good progress.
- The manager is highly reflective and encourages her team to share their opinions.
- Children develop strong bonds with the staff and their behaviour is consistently good.
- Children develop good practices to keep themselves healthy.
- Parents confirm that staff exchange important information with them face to face and through technology.
Areas to develop
- 1provide staff with more frequent opportunities for professional development to support children's learning even further
- 2focus staff development on supporting older children's problem-solving skills
- 3give young children enough time to use resources in their own way, particularly in adult-led activities.
Inspection #10233679 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"Parents comment positively on how quickly their children are developing since starting at the nursery, particularly their language skills, with children singing new songs and recalling books at home."
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children have the option to learn indoors or outdoors. The inspector observed the quality of education in all areas and outdoors and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning.
Inspection history
Date: September 2010
- September 2022Good
- October 2016Good
- July 2013Good
- March 2013Requires improvement
- September 2010Good
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