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Colehill Nursery # Colehill Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · Colehill First School, Pilford Heath Road, WIMBORNE, BH21 2LZ · Dorset Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Dorset About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Colehill Nursery, established in 1997 and relocating to Colehill First School in Wimborne in 2004, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm during term time, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 24 March 2022. Children are warmly welcomed and quickly form strong bonds with the kind, caring, and nurturing staff, fostering a sense of safety and security. The nursery prides itself on its well-planned, structured, and sequenced curriculum, which supports children’s development. Children who require additional support are identified promptly, and effective interventions are put in place, with staff collaborating closely with other agencies and parents, particularly for those with special educational needs. Leaders and managers carefully allocate additional funding to support disadvantaged children, ensuring all children make progress. The manager regularly reflects on practices to ensure continuous improvements benefit children's learning. Colehill Nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with children benefiting from extensive time spent outdoors in all weathers, promoting physical activity and fresh air. This includes activities like climbing, balancing, running, and jumping. The nursery also fosters a love of reading through enthusiastic storytelling and encourages imaginative role-play where children collaborate to solve problems. Parents commend the setting, noting their children settle well and are happy to attend, and are kept informed of their child's progress via an online application. Children are well-prepared for their next stage of education due to the nursery's strong links with the primary school. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery happily and are warmly welcomed by staff. They feel safe and secure and have strong relationships with staff who are kind, caring and nurturing. Children are confident and imaginative and thoroughly enjoy role play activities where they share their ideas with friends and work together to solve problems. Good Ofsted rating 2-4 years Term-time only Outdoor learning SEND provision Strong parent recommended by ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 9am until 4pm during term time only. Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Colehill Nursery Last inspected 24 March 2022 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 arrive at the nursery happily and are warmly welcomed by staff. They feel safe and secure and have strong relationships with staff who are kind, caring and nurturing. Children are confident and imaginative and thoroughly enjoy role play activities where they share their ideas with friends and work together to solve problems. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is well planned, structured and sequenced. - Children who need additional support are identified quickly and effective interventions are implemented. - Leaders and managers carefully allocate additional funding to support the most disadvantaged children. - The manager regularly reflects on practice and evaluates the setting to ensure that continuous improvements benefit children's learning. - Children benefit from extensive time spent outdoors, in all weathers, getting plenty of fresh air and being physically active. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop their skills and knowledge to further support children's mathematical development - 2 extend opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. Inspection #10126097 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182443) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents recommend the setting and comment that their children settle well and are happy to attend. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who need additional support are identified quickly and effective interventions are implemented. Staff work closely with other agencies and parents to support children with special educational needs. Outdoor space Children benefit from extensive time spent outdoors, in all weathers. They get plenty of fresh air and are physically active, ably climbing, balancing, running and jumping. Inspection history - March 2022 Good - May 2016 Outstanding - December 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Colehill Nursery ### What type of nursery is Colehill Nursery? ### How does Colehill Nursery support children with special educational needs? ### What are the opening hours at Colehill Nursery? ### How did Colehill Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Whereabouts is Colehill Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in WIMBORNE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Colehill Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Chrysalis Montessori Nursery Wimborne · BH21 2HN ](/nursery/chrysalis-montessori-nursery-bh21-2hn-ey479461) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Happy Feet Nursery & Pre-School Wimborne · BH21 2DT ](/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-pre-school-bh21-2dt-2794925) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.9 mi ### Tops Day Nurseries - Wimborne Wimborne · BH21 2BX 4.3(16 reviews) ](/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-wimborne-bh21-2bx-156231) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The Barn Nursery School Wimborne · BH21 7BE ](/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-bh21-7be-144321) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### St John's Pre-School Wimborne · BH21 1LQ ](/nursery/st-john-s-pre-school-bh21-1lq-ey362707) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.4 mi ### Wimborne First School & Nursery Wimborne · BH21 4FW 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/360-sports-bh21-4fw-2693940) [See all nurseries in WIMBORNE →](/search?q=WIMBORNE) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Colehill Nursery Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10126097 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182443)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296236) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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