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Fennies Walton

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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4.7(13 Google reviews) ·1 Tennis Close, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1FN · Surrey
Number of places
103 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Fennies Nurseries is dedicated to providing an enriching early years experience for children under five, fostering a strong sense of community and continuously striving for excellence. The day nursery chain invests in its facilities and staff to create an environment where children, families, and team members can flourish.

Fennies aims to offer a comprehensive start to a child's educational journey, focusing on nurturing their development and well-being. The institution also provides resources and guidance for parents, emphasising a collaborative approach to childcare.

With multiple locations, Fennies is committed to making high-quality early childhood education accessible.

What it's like

Children's emotional needs are well supported by their key person. Children develop their imagination through 'story sacks' and staff encourage them to invent their own stories using props. A designated Spanish teacher engages with children during their play, to help them learn simple words in Spanish.

Family-centred approachContinuous investment in excellenceComprehensive early years experienceParent partnerships

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.45am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fennies Walton

Last inspected 28 November 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good

What it's like to attend

Children's emotional needs are well supported by their key person. Children develop their imagination through 'story sacks' and staff encourage them to invent their own stories using props. A designated Spanish teacher engages with children during their play, to help them learn simple words in Spanish.

Inspector highlights

  • Leadership and management of the nursery are effective.
  • Staff have a clear understanding of what they want children to learn.
  • The curriculum is well planned overall.
  • Children's communication and language are well supported.
  • Partnership with parents is strong.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to monitor and evaluate staff practice when implementing planned activities, to ensure they consistently target children's individual learning needs
  • 2plan and provide more opportunities for young babies to climb, in order to develop their gross motor skills.
Inspection #10261528 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state that the nursery is part of their 'extended family' and that 'staff are amazing'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator provides advice to staff and monitors the progress of children who need additional help with their learning. Staff work with other professionals involved with children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities to provide targeted intervention.

Outdoor space

Older children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as steering a bicycle with confidence. Staff supervise children well, both indoors and outdoors.

Google Reviews of Fennies Walton

4.7
(13 Google reviews)
michael berry
a year ago

My son has been at Fennies since January of this year, and within these last 9 months I have noticed a dramatic increase in proficiency in his writing, drawing, social behaviour and being able to share. My son has made a lot of friends at Fennies and enjoys it there so much that I struggle to get him to leave each day. The staff in Inventors are fantastic. They are always happy and with a positive attitude. They are really interactive with the children and encouraged them the progress in their strengths but also to feel comfortable with their weaknesses. I will be sad to take him out next year.

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Caroline Andrade
2 years ago

Our daughter started at Fennies in Walton three weeks ago and I have been really impressed how the settling in process was brilliant. The facilities are fantastic and very well managed by Evelyn and Nikki, both are brilliant. Our daughter comes home happy and surprise me with new skills every day. The staff are lovely, supportive and cares about every single child they are looking after. I’m so happy to have my daughter at Fennies. I’m able to go to work with my heart in peace, because I can trust she is in good hands. Thanks Fennies Day Nursery for being so supportive with us, parents. You’re the best nursery.

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Katy Doy
2 years ago

Our little one has been at Fennies since he was 10months and loves it (now 2.5 years). The management team are wonderful and are incredibly committed to the children’s development and well-being. Our son is coming on leaps and bounds - he loves the books and themes at nursery and tells us all about the things he’s learning! The garden was one of the key things that sold Fennies to us originally, and we’re so pleased he has such a great outdoor space to explore and learn in.

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Kyle Caizley
2 years ago

My little boy recently changed nursery and started at Fennies Walton and I have nothing but great things to say about the experience from day one. Evelyn and Nikki have been Fantastic and made the transition seamless. The discoverers room is full of really lovely staff and it's great to see my little boy run into nursery every morning happy to see his friends and carers. Special mention to Tegan who has been great since joining.

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Emi Pentova
a year ago

The place where your child will flourish! Hi everyone, we couldn’t be happier with the choice we made when deciding on a nursery for our first son. We came from abroad, and our son, while feeling comfortable in a nursery abroad, was really upset, non-confident, no communication skills, when we placed him in Fennies nursery. Evelyn was the one to support me and she said to give him some time and use all the settling in sessions. So, we kept going and indeed by his last settling in session, he felt very comfortable and wanted to go to the nursery every day. Since then, his confidence level and communications skills are improving every single day. The staff there is absolutely amazing - Evelyn, Nikki, Maria, Daisy, Rebecca, all of them (sorry can’t list all names here) are brilliant! Our child couldn’t stop smiling and we are so relaxed and happy when he is in the nursery. We know he is in the best hands and he will continue to flourish. Thank you so much Fennies. ❤️

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

28 November 2022

Good

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