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Buttons and Bows Nursery # Buttons and Bows Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Buttons & Bows Nursery School, 80 Aster Road, IPSWICH, IP2 0NR · Suffolk Number of places 71 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bows & Arrows Nurseries, located in Ipswich, provides comprehensive childcare services for children aged 0-5 years. The organisation operates as a not-for-profit, ensuring that all revenue and donations are reinvested to enhance children's experiences and outcomes. With a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and social development, the nurseries are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment. They facilitate strong parent partnerships through home visits, daily communication, and family events, encouraging active involvement in each child's developmental journey. Many of their nurseries have received 'Outstanding' ratings from Ofsted, highlighting their commitment to high-quality education and care. The nurseries offer flexible session options, allowing families to choose between 4 to 10 hours of care daily, with choices for all-year-round, traditional term-time, or stretched term-time attendance to align with government funding schemes. They also prioritise transparency in fees, aiming to keep childcare costs straightforward and affordable. Our ethos Bows & Arrows Nurseries are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and social development. They prioritise reinvesting all revenue and donations to enhance children's experiences and outcomes, and facilitate strong parent partnerships through home visits, daily communication, and family events. What it's like Children benefit from a clear and focused curriculum. Leaders have high expectations for children to build resilience and become expressive communicators. Staff create a calm, enabling environment, are attentive to children and implement well-thought-out opportunities based on children's interests. Not-for-profit organisation Outdoor learning specialists Outstanding Ofsted ratings ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around a flat hourly rate for all age groups, allowing for flexible session choices. Government funding can be used, with additional hours invoiced separately. An hourly additional provisions fee is charged to cover snacks, consumables, and extra activities, though parents have the option to opt out. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Additional provisions fee £0.30 / hour - Additional provisions charge per half-day attendance £1.20 / session - Late collection fee (per instance) £5 / session - Admin fee for permanent changes to bookings £3 / session Good to know - An additional provisions fee of 30p per hour is charged monthly to cover snacks, meals, and consumables. - Parents can opt out of the provisions fee by supplying their own snacks, breakfast, and sun cream. - Late collection is charged at £5 per instance plus the hourly rate in 30-minute blocks. - An admin fee of £3 is charged for permanent booking pattern changes, but waived for funded-only sessions. - Invoices are issued on a monthly basis. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Buttons and Bows Nursery Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10372112 Lead inspector Vanessa Hancock-Sharman Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270657)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392734) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.bowsandarrowsgroup.co.uk) Buttons & Bows Nursery School, 80 Aster Road, IPSWICH, IP2 0NR [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.12239/52.0475/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near IPSWICH - [Day nurseries in IPSWICH](/search?q=IPSWICH) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=buttons-and-bows-nursery-ip2-0nr-ey392734) ## Key facts Session types Early: 8.00am – 9.00am (1 hour), Morning: 9.00am – 1.00pm (4 hours), Afternoon: 1.00pm – 5.00pm (4 hours), Late: 5.00pm – 6.00pm (1 hour) Opening hours 8.00am – 6.00pm Age range 0-5 years old Term time / All Year All Year Established 2009 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Buttons and Bows Nursery Last inspected 30 January 2025 · Vanessa Hancock-Sharman Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding What it's like to attend Children benefit from a clear and focused curriculum. Leaders have high expectations for children to build resilience and become expressive communicators. Staff create a calm, enabling environment, are attentive to children and implement well-thought-out opportunities based on children's interests. Inspector highlights - Staff's support to develop children's listening and attention is excellent. - Children are encouraged to develop a love of early reading. - Children's independence is a strength. - Children have a wealth of opportunities to explore mathematics. - Children's behaviour is excellent. Inspection #10372112 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270657) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > 'always happy when they are collected' > 'love showing off what they have learned' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive exemplary support tailored to their needs. Those with responsibility for children with SEND provide home visits and build firm, supportive foundations with families. Staff are dedicated to bridging the gaps for children and work really hard to reduce any differences to ensure that every child who attends the nursery has an excellent early years experience. Outdoor space Weekly forest school sessions allow children to experience nature. For those who are unable to attend, staff bring inspiring and exceptional learning to the nursery. ## Parent Reviews of Buttons and Bows Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWhzbYwO0db4zSl-thygwKVu2jwCyM1e97081q93PrUmyQ5-IjdHA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Carl Moffat 10 years ago Everyone very friendly. If your child is in for a full day it includes a cooked lunch and snacks. Baby room, Toddler room and pre school room, therefore children get the right level of care. Ofsed outstanding at the point I was writing this. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBcWFpWWZBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9a05aed753cd7:0x4b4f067e6be46470) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLur1X6TgfcHCRkKXIukwyMeQqlglwaDaBSxCpafHxbb6bLpw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Geanina Ali 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZdjdENTJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9a05aed753cd7:0x4b4f067e6be46470) Reviews from Google for Buttons and Bows Nursery. 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