--- title: "Dandelion Education Nursery, Aylsham | Ofsted: Outstanding" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dandelion-education-ltd-nr11-6fj-2530989 description: "Dandelion Education, a nursery in Aylsham — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Dandelion Education in Aylsham Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2022) · Brick Kiln Wood, Woodgate Way, Aylsham, NR11 6FJ · Norfolk Number of places 41 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Norfolk ## About this day nursery Dandelion Education Ltd offers a unique, philosophy-led Forest School Nursery experience, emphasising natural exploration and child-led learning. Founded by Hayley Room and Emma Harwood in 2013, the day nursery aims to provide an environment where children universally grow and flourish. With multiple locations, including Aylsham, Wymondham, and Eaton, the day nursery is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in all areas. They strongly advocate for deferred school entry, allowing children to remain in their play-based, child-led curriculum for their reception year and beyond, believing that formal education begins too early at ages 4-5. Dandelion Education is also a specialist in 'Philosophy for Children' (P4C), an approach that teaches children how to think critically and communicate effectively, fostering independent thought about themselves, others, and the world. Our ethos Dandelion Education Ltd offers a unique, philosophy-led Forest School Nursery experience, emphasising natural exploration and child-led learning. They are a specialist in 'Philosophy for Children' (P4C), fostering critical thinking and effective communication, and advocate for deferred school entry, believing that formal education begins too early. What it's like Children thrive and make rapid progress at this unique outdoor nursery. They are warmly welcomed by friendly and caring staff and explore the spacious, natural environment with high levels of confidence and independence. Children are highly active and make full use of carefully thought-out opportunities for physical play, resulting in high levels of physical proficiency across all ages. Forest School Nursery Philosophy for Children Specialists Ofsted Outstanding Teacher-led Unbeatable Ratios ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.dandelioneducationltd.com/funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions run from 8am until 4.30pm. A holiday club operates during every holiday apart from Christmas and runs from 8am until 3pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Session types Nursery, Stay & Play, The Patch (specialist provision), Reception Year, The Den (flexi-ed/home-educators), Holiday Club Age range 2-8 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2019 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dandelion Education Last inspected 22 March 2022 · Helen Oakden Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children thrive and make rapid progress in a unique outdoor nursery. - Children's behaviour is exemplary, showing care and consideration for others. - Staff consistently build on children's communication and language, using challenging vocabulary. - Staff are wonderful role models, treating all children with respect, care and kindness. - Staff minimise hazards extremely well, including children in daily risk assessment activities. Inspection #10207348 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182334) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > come on in leaps and bounds Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children explore the spacious, natural environment and show high levels of confidence and independence. They are highly active around the site and make full use of the carefully thought-out opportunities to dig, climb, slide, swing, run and balance. Inspection history Most recent inspection 22 March 2022 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182334) ## Frequently asked about Dandelion Education ### How did Dandelion Education do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### From what age does Dandelion Education accept children? ### Which area does Dandelion Education serve? ### Who owns Dandelion Education now? ### What outdoor space does Dandelion Education use? ## Nearby day nurseries in Aylsham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dandelion Education. - Ofsted: Good 5.2 mi ### Swanton Abbott Pre-School Norwich · NR10 5DZ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/swanton-abbott-pre-school-nr10-5dz-ey370040 - Ofsted: Good 6.3 mi ### Brightstart Montessori Nursery, Scottow Scottow · NR10 5AQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-montessori-nursery-scottow-nr10-5aq-ey375401 - Ofsted: Good 6.4 mi ### Fair View Kindergarten Norwich · NR10 3DG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fair-view-kindergarten-nr10-3dg-254054 - Ofsted: Outstanding 6.6 mi ### Attlebridge Montessori Nursery School Norwich · NR9 5ST https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/attlebridge-montessori-nursery-school-nr9-5st-ey394221 - Ofsted: Good 6.8 mi ### Chestnut @ St Nicholas House North Walsham · NR28 9AT 4.3(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-st-nicholas-house-nr28-9at-2518283 - Ofsted: Good 6.8 mi ### Coltishall & Horstead Preschool Norwich · NR12 7HL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/coltishall-horstead-preschool-nr12-7hl-ey501142 See all nurseries in Aylsham →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Aylsham ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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