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# Budehaven Day Nursery

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Ofsted: Good

(Mar 2024) 

· 4.0 (2 Google reviews)  · Budehaven Community School, Valley Road, Bude, EX23 8DQ · Cornwall 

Number of places

24 places

Age range

0–5 yrs

Last inspected

Mar 2024

Local authority

Cornwall

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   Reviews 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [Reviews](#reviews)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Budehaven Day Nursery, established in 1993, operates from a building within the grounds of Budehaven Community School. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted after its latest inspection on 25/03/2024, the day nursery provides care for children aged 0-5 years.

Children are described as confident and happy, eagerly exploring and engaging with interesting activities. Staff foster close, nurturing bonds, helping children feel safe and secure.

The manager has thoughtfully created a home-from-home atmosphere for toddlers, which promotes their well-being. The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, embedded into daily practice by staff who confidently plan challenging activities.

Children make good progress, developing a range of skills for their next stage of learning. Interactions between staff and children are of high quality, guiding children to develop communication skills and express their own ideas.

Children are supported to develop physical skills, including balance and core strength through outdoor play on climbing frames. Older children move freely and safely between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Children of all ages demonstrate kindness and respect towards each other, sharing toys and responding well to staff requests. Parents consistently provide positive feedback regarding their children's progress and the regular updates they receive, noting that their children form loving bonds with staff who know them well.

What it's like

Children are confident and happy in the nursery, eagerly exploring and playing with interesting activities. Staff develop close, nurturing bonds, supporting children to feel safe and secure. The manager has created a home-from-home environment for toddlers, supporting their sense of well-being.

Ambitious curriculum Nurturing bonds with staff Strong physical development support Kind and respectful children Effective leadership 

## Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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.

Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Budehaven Day Nursery

Last inspected 25 March 2024

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 confident and happy in the nursery, eagerly exploring and playing with interesting activities. Staff develop close, nurturing bonds, supporting children to feel safe and secure. The manager has created a home-from-home environment for toddlers, supporting their sense of well-being.

Inspector highlights

-   The manager has created an ambitious curriculum, embedded into daily practice. 
-   The manager has created a reading area and built an extensive lending library. 
-   Staff support children to develop their physical skills. 
-   Children of all ages are kind and respectful to each other. 
-   The manager supports the staff team well. 

Areas to develop

-   1 extend opportunities to support children to understand and celebrate similarities and differences and to learn more about different cultures 
-   2 develop group story times in the pre-school room so that children can listen without distractions. 

Inspection #10335065 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245661)

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Budehaven Day Nursery

Inspection date

Mar 2024

Inspection no.

10335065

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

[Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245661)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103151)

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Budehaven Community School, Valley Road, Bude, EX23 8DQ 

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## What parents say

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“ 

> Parents are positive about the progress children make and the regular information they receive about their child's development.

“ 

> Parents feel supported to extend their child's learning at home.

“ 

> their children have formed loving bonds with staff, who know their children well.

Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children develop balance and core strength outdoors as they play on the climbing frames. Older children move around the indoor and outdoor spaces freely and safely.

## Google Reviews of Budehaven Day Nursery

4.0 

(2 Google reviews) 

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Tom Hiatt

2 years ago

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Sue Lyle

10 years ago

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Inspection history

Date: January 2004

-   May 2024 Good 
-   March 2024 Good 
-   June 2018 Good 
-   June 2018 Good 
-   September 2015 Good 
-   August 2015 Good 
-   May 2010 Good 
-   February 2010 Good 
-   September 2006 Requires improvement 
-   January 2004 Requires improvement 

## Frequently asked about Budehaven Day Nursery

### What is Budehaven Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

### What funded childcare hours does Budehaven Day Nursery accept?

### What age range does Budehaven Day Nursery cater for?

### How long has Budehaven Day Nursery been established?

### Does Budehaven Day Nursery have an outdoor play area?

### How does Budehaven Day Nursery support children's development?

### How does Budehaven Day Nursery involve parents in their child's learning?

### Can I contact Budehaven Day Nursery directly?

## About the setting

Budehaven Day Nursery registered in 1993 and operates from a building in the grounds of Budehaven Community School, Bude, North Cornwall. The nursery is open from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks of the year. There are seven members of staff, all of whom hold relevant qualifications at level 3. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN

103151

Registered person

Budehaven Day Nursery Limited

Day care type

Full day care

Register

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

Establishment type

Childcare on non-domestic premises

Previous rating

Good

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