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Farley Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2022)
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5.0(1 Google review) ·School House, Salisbury Road, SALISBURY, SP3 4NQ · Wiltshire
Number of places
72 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Farley Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School, registered with Ofsted in 2010, is an outstanding childcare setting for children aged 1 to 7 years. Open all year round from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, children spend most of their day outside exploring the extensive grounds.

The day nursery fosters imagination and freedom through attractive areas like a treehouse, with staff expertly deployed to support children's play and learning. The curriculum is highly ambitious and staff are exceptional role models, ensuring children receive an outstanding start to their education.

The day nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, allowing children to flourish in the fresh air. Farley Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School is particularly adept at identifying the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) early, providing tailored support and engaging effectively with parents, professionals, and the wider community.

The manager and SENCo even visit local schools to ensure smooth transitions for children moving on. Parents consistently express high levels of trust in the experienced staff and feel very well supported, highlighting the nurturing and effective environment where children thrive and grow into resilient, eloquent communicators.

What it's like

Children flourish at this inviting setting, confidently separating from parents to explore and find friends. They spend most of their day outside, using their imaginations freely in extensive grounds. Staff are exceptional role models, providing a highly ambitious curriculum that ensures all children, including those with SEND, thrive and receive an outstanding start to their education.

Outstanding educationOutdoor learning focusSEND supportExceptional staffPositive behaviour

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2010

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Farley Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School

Last inspected 26 August 2022 · Fiona Whitwell

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

Children flourish at this inviting setting, confidently separating from parents to explore and find friends. They spend most of their day outside, using their imaginations freely in extensive grounds. Staff are exceptional role models, providing a highly ambitious curriculum that ensures all children, including those with SEND, thrive and receive an outstanding start to their education.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from an exceptional education that is targeted to support their individual next steps.
  • The needs of children with SEND are quickly identified and support is put in place, with effective engagement from staff with parents, professionals and the community.
  • Children know what is expected of them and behaviour is exemplary, demonstrating very positive attitudes to learning.
  • Staff organise a timetable of learning enriched by visits to local places, allowing children to learn about the wider world and their community.
  • Staff feel cared for and loved, and are consistent in their approach to supporting children understand their emotions, making them resilient and eloquent communicators.
Inspection #10125868 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are happy to leave their children here to learn as they trust the experienced staff implicitly.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Well-trained staff have created a highly ambitious curriculum for all children, including those who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The needs of children with SEND are quickly identified and support is put in place. Staff engage effectively with parents, professionals and the community to ensure that children who may be falling behind in any aspect of learning benefit from early intervention. The manager and the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) visit all local schools to understand how to support the children who are moving on.

Outdoor space

Children spend most of their day outside exploring the extensive grounds in the fresh air. Staff have created extremely attractive areas, such as the treehouse where children use their imaginations freely. Children run down the hill to join in activities designed by staff who know them very well.

Google Reviews of Farley Steeple Langford Outdoor Nursery School

5.0
(1 Google review)

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Inspection history

Date: March 2011

  • August 2022Outstanding
  • March 2015Outstanding
  • March 2011Good

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