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Chestnut @ Sewell Park

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Sewell Park Academy, St Clements Hill, Norwich, NR3 4BX · Norfolk
Number of places
66 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Chestnut Nursery Schools, established in 2002 by Steven Davies and David Saunders, is a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education across London, Norwich, and Cambridgeshire. With over two decades of experience, the nursery group is dedicated to fostering intellectual, emotional, and personal growth in a nurturing and secure environment.

Their educational approach incorporates a core curriculum, a Forest School ethos, and cooking classes, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging experience for children. The team comprises diverse, highly qualified professionals committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere and providing individualised attention to each child's development.

Chestnut Nursery Schools prides itself on a rigorous selection process for staff and continuous opportunities for training and development, reflecting their commitment to exceptional care and education. The ethos, developed by founders who brought extensive experience in education, prioritises inspiring young minds and delivering outstanding childcare.

Our ethos

Chestnut Nursery Schools adopts a holistic educational approach, integrating a core curriculum with a Forest School ethos and cooking classes. Their philosophy emphasises fostering intellectual, emotional, and personal growth, inspiring young minds, and delivering outstanding childcare within a nurturing and secure environment.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time in the warm and friendly nursery. They settle quickly and engage in activities, playing with friends and staff. There are high expectations for children's behaviour and learning, and staff model positive behaviours.

High-quality educationForest School ethosExperienced and diverse teamCore curriculum

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

each weekday from 8am to 6pm all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 16 July 2021 · Terrie Simpson

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 enjoy their time in the warm and friendly nursery. They settle quickly and engage in activities, playing with friends and staff. There are high expectations for children's behaviour and learning, and staff model positive behaviours.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers support staff well-being, with the manager qualified as a mental health first aider.
  • Staff have strong relationships with parents and provide useful information to support children's development at home.
  • Staff gather useful information from parents before children start, including care routines and key words for EAL children.
  • Staff regularly assess children's knowledge and plan engaging activities across all areas of learning.
  • Additional funding is used to support children, especially those who learn best outdoors, by developing a stimulating outdoor area.

Areas to develop

  • 1Develop staff skills further so that they consistently teach children how to manage their own behaviours and learn to judge risks for themselves.
  • 2Strengthen teaching so that all staff consistently give children time during activities to form and explore their own ideas and deepen their understanding.
Inspection #10194588 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that staff are endlessly patient when supporting them to separate from their children as they settle into the nursery.

Parents universally report that their children are very happy.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. When children are preparing to move to school, staff take part in multi-agency virtual meetings to ensure that teachers understand children's needs as they progress to the next stage in their education.

Outdoor space

Additional funding is used to support children, including those who learn best outdoors. The manager uses this funding to develop a stimulating outdoor area so that children can thrive in their preferred learning environment.

Parent Reviews

5.0
(2)
Elaine Simpson
6 years ago

My son loves it here. His development has blossomed since starting. The staff are warm, supportive and highly qualified.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

16 July 2021

Good

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

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