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Countryways Nursery # Countryways Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · Aldershaw Farm, Kent Street, Sedlescombe, TN33 0SD · East Sussex Number of places 17 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2021 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Countryways Nursery, situated on a family farm, offers a nurturing and organic learning environment where children gain fundamental skills through hands-on experiences. The nursery is structured with three key rooms: Little Class, Inbetweenies, and Transition, catering to different developmental stages. The dedicated team includes Hannah, who serves as SENCO, Early Years Educator, and Designated Safeguarding Lead; Amy, the Under Two's Lead and Early Years Educator; Jodi, the Speech and Language Co-Ordinator and Dietary Nutritionist; and Lynne, the Nursery Manager, Proprietor, Chef, and Early Years Educator. The staff is committed to ongoing professional development, participating in weekly training to stay current with educational guidelines and developmental insights, and all are fully trained in First Aid with annual refreshers. A distinctive feature of Countryways is its integration of farm animals into the children's learning. The nursery is home to a variety of animals including chickens, geese, ducks, sheep, goats, and ponies, as well as several beehives. This unique exposure helps children develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills, while also fostering a sense of responsibility and respect for living creatures through activities like feeding animals, collecting eggs, and grooming ponies. This interaction also enriches language development and promotes empathy and understanding among the children. Our ethos Countryways Nursery believes in a nurturing and organic learning environment where children gain fundamental skills through hands-on experiences, including unique exposure to farm animals. This interaction fosters social, emotional, and cognitive skills, responsibility, respect for living creatures, language development, empathy, and understanding. What it's like Children come into the nursery happily and quickly settle to activities, forming strong bonds with staff, showing they feel happy and safe. They behave well, demonstrate good manners, and gain useful self-care skills, becoming more independent. Children take part in a varied range of enjoyable experiences, and staff have high expectations for what they can achieve. Farm-based learning Animal interaction Experienced and qualified staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Consumables charge when government funding is applicable £8 / day ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Countryways Nursery Inspection date Oct 2021 Inspection no. 10207519 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172103)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY399786) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.countryways-nursery.co.uk) Aldershaw Farm, Kent Street, Sedlescombe, TN33 0SD [© 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#/0.54675/50.90892/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Sedlescombe - [Day nurseries in Sedlescombe](/search?q=Sedlescombe) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=countryways-nursery-tn33-0sd-ey399786) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Age range 9 months to rising 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Countryways Nursery Last inspected 18 October 2021 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 come into the nursery happily and quickly settle to activities, forming strong bonds with staff, showing they feel happy and safe. They behave well, demonstrate good manners, and gain useful self-care skills, becoming more independent. Children take part in a varied range of enjoyable experiences, and staff have high expectations for what they can achieve. Inspector highlights - Children form strong bonds with staff and feel happy and safe. - Children behave well and demonstrate very good manners. - Children gain useful self-care skills and become more independent. - Children take part in a varied range of enjoyable experiences. - Staff are very caring and highly sensitive to children's individual needs. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to focus more precisely on what they want children to learn from activities, to offer new challenges and help children make the best possible progress - 2 strengthen the planning of group activities such as story time, to fully engage all children and to provide even better support for their language and communication skills. Inspection #10207519 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172103) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are happy with the care the nursery provides. > They speak highly of staff and say that they keep them well informed. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who need extra support or those with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from well-targeted assistance to help close any gaps. Outdoor space Older children have great fun playing imaginative games on the outdoor equipment. Even the youngest children find their own shoes and coats when they go outside. Inspection history Date: September 2012 - October 2021 Good - August 2016 Good - September 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Countryways Nursery ### What do parents value about Countryways Nursery? ### What outdoor space does Countryways Nursery use? ### Is Countryways Nursery a private nursery? ### How did Countryways Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sedlescombe Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Countryways Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Claremont Nursery St. Leonards-on-Sea · TN37 7PW ](/nursery/claremont-nursery-tn37-7pw-ey286277) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### First Steps Nursery St. Leonards-on-Sea · TN37 7RD ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-tn37-7rd-508988) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Artemis Hollington St. Leonards-on-Sea · TN38 9DR 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/artemis-hollington-tn38-9dr-ey480202) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### Carousel Nursery School St Leonards-on-Sea · TN38 9LF ](/nursery/carousel-nursery-school-tn38-9lf-508960) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Caterpillar Pre-School of Battle Baptist Church Battle · TN33 0EG ](/nursery/caterpillar-pre-school-of-battle-baptist-church-tn33-0eg-ey446923) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Silverhill Playgroup St. Leonards-on-Sea · TN37 6QT ](/nursery/silverhill-playgroup-tn37-6qt-109504) [See all nurseries in Sedlescombe →](/search?q=Sedlescombe) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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