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Fidgets Pre-School and Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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5.0(16 parent reviews)
·Lamberhurst Vineyard, Lamberhurst Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 8LA · Kent
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

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What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome from staff, which helps them to separate with ease from their parents and feel secure. Children learn they have a voice and enjoy their time at the nursery, recalling previous learning and discussing outings. They develop good language and social skills, learning to use technology safely.

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fidgets Pre-School and Nursery

Last inspected 17 February 2025 · Helen Penticost

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 receive a warm welcome from staff, which helps them to separate with ease from their parents and feel secure. Children learn they have a voice and enjoy their time at the nursery, recalling previous learning and discussing outings. They develop good language and social skills, learning to use technology safely.

Inspector highlights

  • Children receive a warm welcome from staff, which helps them settle easily.
  • Children develop good language development and social skills.
  • Children have continual opportunities to engage in activities at their forest school area, learning life skills.
  • Leaders support staff to plan activities and experiences based on children's interests and learning needs.
  • There are effective systems in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those learning more than one language.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's knowledge of consistently supporting children to understand the consequences of their actions
  • 2explore further ways to enable parents to gain further knowledge of their children's environment to strengthen their understanding of their development.
Inspection #10380262 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

the best thing about Fidgets is the grown-ups!

their children feel safe and thrive

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There are effective systems in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those learning more than one language. Staff seek and embrace support from outside agencies and professionals. They view their role as being an advocate for not only the child, but also for the family as a unit.

Outdoor space

Children spend a wealth of time in the outdoor areas and surrounding countryside. They have continual opportunities to engage in activities at their forest school area, where children learn life skills.

Parent Reviews of Fidgets Pre-School and Nursery

5.0
(16)
Katy Lawn
2 months ago

Wonderful setting for our child, he has thrived here. Brilliant focus on outdoor education and building independence and resilience in the children. Staff are wonderful, we're very glad we chose Fidgets.

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Michelle Taylor
10 months ago

Both of our children attend Fidgets and we are absolutely thrilled with all aspects of the nursery. The staff in particular are incredible — they take great care of our precious little ones and are clearly invested in the well-being and development of the children. Communication with parents is regular and thoughtful. The facilities are great as well — Forest School is a huge plus to the nursery.

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Sarah Brown
10 months ago

We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our daughter to Fidgets. From entering baby room at 15 months to now being in preschool, the staff have always gone above and beyond to ensure she feels supported, nurtured and safe. This, in turn, has resulted in her going to nursery happy & excited for the day ahead. The position of the nursery was one of the main reasons we selected Fidgets - backing onto vineyards, surrounded by stunning countryside for the children to explore, complemented with fantastic forest school sessions offering practical life skills in an engaging and fun way. We love receiving updates on what the children have been doing throughout the day, and the activities they do are always well thought out, creative and age appropriate. Couldn't recommend it more!

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Corinne Gibson
10 months ago

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We couldn’t be happier with our son’s nursery – it’s truly exceptional in every way! From the moment we enrolled him, we felt an overwhelming sense of warmth, care, and professionalism from the amazing staff. They go above and beyond every single day to create a nurturing and joyful environment, and it really shows – our son absolutely loves going in, and seeing him so happy is everything to us as parents. The setting is idyllic, with a fabulous outdoor space tucked behind the vineyards that offers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. The balance of structured, child-led play is so thoughtfully designed – the children are encouraged to follow their interests while also being gently guided to develop important skills. It’s the perfect combination of freedom and support. Communication with parents is outstanding – we always feel well informed and connected to our child’s learning journey. The nursery even offers free information evenings tailored to different ages and stages of development, which have been incredibly helpful in supporting us at home too. This nursery is a true gem and we feel so lucky to be part of such a caring and inspiring community. Highly, highly recommend!

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Josephine Rogers
a year ago

My daughter attends fidgets forest school, she and I absolutely love it. I would highly recommend. The staff are fantastic and you are constantly updated on the day’s activities as well as regular progress reports. I am ever grateful for all of the wonderful experiences Forest school offer, my child from animals, foraging, camp fire cooking and of course the great outdoors! A very special place indeed.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • February 2025Good
  • June 2019Good
  • January 2013Outstanding
  • June 2009Outstanding

Frequently asked about Fidgets Pre-School and Nursery

About the setting

Fidgets Pre-School and Nursery at Lamberhurst Vineyard in Tunbridge Wells registered in 2008. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. It provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years of age. There are 18 members of childcare staff, of whom 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications.

URN
EY371685
Registered person
Fidgets Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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