--- title: "Chestnut @ Sewell Park — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Chestnut @ Sewell Park, a nursery in Norwich — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Chestnut @ Sewell Park # Chestnut @ Sewell Park Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2021) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 education Forest School ethos Experienced and diverse team Core 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 - 1 Develop staff skills further so that they consistently teach children how to manage their own behaviours and learn to judge risks for themselves. - 2 Strengthen 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167954) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chestnut @ Sewell Park Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10194588 Lead inspector Terrie Simpson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167954)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521152) 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://chestnut-nursery.com) Sewell Park Academy, St Clements Hill, Norwich, NR3 4BX [© 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#/1.29805/52.64699/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Norwich - [Day nurseries in Norwich](/search?q=Norwich) - [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=chestnut-sewell-park-nr3-4bx-2521152) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXKm9bRh6qGBqtGbxaTBJVVnlAEsCtmHNaMu9Nzq3ZqouKO7Deo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Elaine Simpson 6 years ago My son loves it here. His development has blossomed since starting. The staff are warm, supportive and highly qualified. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzeXZTUk5nEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9e3a341641a7f:0x474408f520443636) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVxZrrbI7DwjzP7phFBNFxRDoaQ3Yhu1rSlYYHKXQ2LRdBilhZ4mQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) HEVIN ALDALO 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNLMXU2d0R3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d9e3a341641a7f:0x474408f520443636) Reviews from Google for Chestnut @ Sewell Park. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167954) ## Frequently asked about Chestnut @ Sewell Park ### How big is Chestnut @ Sewell Park? ### What grade did Ofsted give Chestnut @ Sewell Park? ### What are the fees at Chestnut @ Sewell Park? ### How does Chestnut @ Sewell Park support children with SEND? ### Does Chestnut @ Sewell Park take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in Norwich Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Chestnut @ Sewell Park. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Once upon a time Nursery School Norwich · NR3 4HA ](/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-nr3-4ha-ey477479) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen Norwich · NR3 4LN ](/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-magdalen-nr3-4ln-2714145) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Muddy Puddles Nursery Norwich · NR3 2HF 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/muddy-puddles-nursery-nr3-2hf-2628544) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Magdalen Gates Nursery Norwich · NR3 1NG ](/nursery/magdalen-gates-nursery-nr3-1ng-2867148) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Chestnut Nursery Schools @the Diamond Centre Norwich · NR7 8TR ](/nursery/chestnut-nursery-schools-the-diamond-centre-nr7-8tr-2545286) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Treehouse Children's Centre Norwich · NR3 3DN 4.4(18 reviews) ](/nursery/treehouse-children-s-centre-nr3-3dn-254328) [See all nurseries in Norwich →](/search?q=Norwich) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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