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Cheddar First School Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
·Cheddar First School, Hillfield, Cheddar, BS27 3HN · Somerset
Number of places
9 places
Age range
0–1 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Cheddar First School and Preschool caters to children aged 6 months to 9 years, offering a comprehensive educational experience within a picturesque setting against the backdrop of Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills. The school prides itself on its strong community focus, nurturing environment, and expansive facilities.

These include ten school classrooms and three dedicated nursery rooms, complemented by a substantial field, two playgrounds, and distinct outdoor learning areas for the Foundation Stage. The curriculum is further enriched by a forest school area and a pond, providing all age groups with unique opportunities for outdoor education and exploration.

The institution is part of the Wessex Learning Trust, which underscores its commitment to high educational standards and community engagement. With a holistic approach to child development, Cheddar First School and Preschool aims to foster a supportive and stimulating atmosphere where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive.

What it's like

Caring and nurturing staff welcome babies as they arrive. An effective key-person system helps babies and young children to form strong bonds with familiar staff. Staff work closely with parents to help them provide comfort and continuity with home.

Nursery & SchoolForest SchoolStrong Community Focus

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
  • 2-Year-Old Full Day Fee£60.00 / day
  • 3-4 Year-Old Full Day Fee£55.00 / day
  • 2-Year-Old Morning Session Fee£37.50 / session
  • 3-4 Year-Old Morning Session Fee£34.38 / session
  • 2-Year-Old Afternoon Session Fee£22.50 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

daily, term time only, from 7.45am until 5.45pm

Session types

Full Day (8:00am - 4:00pm), Morning Session (8:00am - 1:00pm), Afternoon Session (1:00pm - 4:00pm)

Age range

6 months to 9 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cheddar First School Nursery

Last inspected 19 September 2024 · Mikaela Jauncey

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good

What it's like to attend

Caring and nurturing staff welcome babies as they arrive. An effective key-person system helps babies and young children to form strong bonds with familiar staff. Staff work closely with parents to help them provide comfort and continuity with home.

Inspector highlights

  • Caring and nurturing staff welcome babies.
  • Effective key-person system helps babies to form strong bonds with staff.
  • Leaders and managers are dedicated and passionate, providing high-quality care.
  • Interactions between staff and babies are positive and supportive.
  • Babies are developing a love of stories and books.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to give babies more time and opportunities to practise their emerging communication and language skills
  • 2provide more opportunities for babies to practise new skills, to help them develop confidence and competence in their physical abilities.
Inspection #10350778 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use effective planning and assessment systems to ensure that any gaps in babies' development are highlighted quickly, and additional support is put in place to ensure all babies make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Babies enjoy the activities staff provide to support their physical development when outside. For instance, older babies learn to pedal and steer as they ride in the cars. Staff support younger babies to sit and balance on the see-saw.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

19 September 2024

Good

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

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