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Thank you!!", "datePublished": "2022-02-16T18:23:35.039550Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Mick Jones" }, "reviewBody": "My child has attended since 2019\nIt was a really Good Nursery until covid ,\nThey then tried to Blackmail parents in to paying whilst their children were absent and threatened if you didn't pay you would possibly lose their place which has now become apparent illegal (Gov website).\nSince then we've had a few late payments beyond our control due to goverment funding for childcare which they have given us late payment fees £26 per month which we have paid.\nAnd today we were told they no longer want our child attending as they have people who pay ontime . I wouldn't reccomend this nursery the Manageress is rude and ignorant, although the assistants are very pleasant.\nI have reported the establishment to ofsted and Brentwood Council I'm awaiting their response.\nDefinitely don't bother there's lots of nicer places to send your children as we have found out today", "datePublished": "2021-07-26T19:23:34.936024Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sim Owolabi" }, "reviewBody": "Fantastic team and outstanding care. Personalised attention. 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Forest Barn Nursery School # Forest Barn Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 4.3 (6 parent reviews) · The Barn Tooks Farm, Great Warley Street, BRENTWOOD, CM13 3JP · Essex Number of places 66 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Forest Barn Nursery School, established in 2022, offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding one week at Christmas and bank holidays, it provides consistent care for families in the Brentwood area. The nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted in December 2022, prides itself on warm and welcoming staff who help children settle quickly and make independent play choices. Children at Forest Barn Nursery School develop close relationships with staff, fostering a confident and explorative approach to learning. The curriculum encourages a love of books across all ages, with babies engaging with board books and older children enjoying meaningful conversations after story time. A unique aspect of the nursery is its outdoor learning opportunities within the farmland setting. Children can enjoy a variety of interesting outside areas, including a converted Nissen Hut. They enthusiastically use ride-on tractors, fill buckets with hay, and climb in the wooden playhouse, promoting imagination and supporting physical development. What it's like Children are greeted by warm and welcoming staff and settle quickly, making independent play choices. They develop close relationships with staff, smiling and laughing as they play. Children are confident learners, keen to explore, and develop a love of books across all ages. Confident communicators Healthy meals Outdoor play Strong leadership Supportive staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for one week at Christmas and for bank holidays. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Forest Barn Nursery School Last inspected 14 December 2022 · Marisa White 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 are greeted by warm and welcoming staff and settle quickly, making independent play choices. They develop close relationships with staff, smiling and laughing as they play. Children are confident learners, keen to explore, and develop a love of books across all ages. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers have a high expectation and clear vision to provide high-quality care and learning. - The management team uses regular observations and supervision meetings to support staff and ensure their training. - Staff know children well and use assessment effectively to identify next steps in learning. - Staff support children's communication and language skills well, and children become confident communicators. - The nursery chef provides healthy, nutritional meals and independence is encouraged at mealtimes. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to focus more precisely on what children know and need to learn next when they plan group activities, to help them make the best possible progress. Inspection #10267075 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205584) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Forest Barn Nursery School Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10267075 Lead inspector Marisa White Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205584)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690850) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=forest-barn-nursery-school-cm13-3jp-2690850) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children have opportunities to play in a variety of interesting outside areas within the farmland setting, including a converted Nissen Hut. They enjoy peddling ride-on tractors, filling buckets with hay, and climbing in the wooden playhouse, which promotes imagination and physical development. ## Parent Reviews of Forest Barn Nursery School 4.3 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ9Mqv1irPX1yDS9IDcDFZ5BRop1Xh5EIjT9dqJ1HdlMirajn0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Ross a year ago Amazing nursery took my daughter here for 3 years and she really flourished whilst in their care, in all aspects. I really trusted the girls there to look after her and overall was a very pleasant experience. Parking at times could be difficult during peak hours however. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuOXNHaUpREAE!2m1!1s0x47d8b96964a491b9:0xc80f24ef6a036f4f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIfo0Wha2K3B33gHjDRPXcI-1Z__BBCIQfW9-cOQ335rjR7Qg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma L 4 years ago Amazing nursery! Both my children attend here, one from 2019. All the staff are lovely and caring, the facilities are brilliant. I know they are so well looked after and I wouldn’t have them anywhere else. Thank you!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXcVBmMFZBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8b96964a491b9:0xc80f24ef6a036f4f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKcQ6VUW3OTVaLHhL-zNOS5QS-JkyDmaN_DDdacSoM7njaOpQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Mick Jones 4 years ago My child has attended since 2019 It was a really Good Nursery until covid , They then tried to Blackmail parents in to paying whilst their children were absent and threatened if you didn't pay you would possibly lose their place which has now become apparent illegal (Gov website). Since then we've had a few late payments beyond our control due to goverment funding for childcare which they have given us late payment fees £26 per month which we have paid. And today we were told they no longer want our child attending as they have people who pay ontime . I wouldn't reccomend this nursery the Manageress is rude and ignorant, although the assistants are very pleasant. I have reported the establishment to ofsted and Brentwood Council I'm awaiting their response. Definitely don't bother there's lots of nicer places to send your children as we have found out today [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhd3ZXbXpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8b96964a491b9:0xc80f24ef6a036f4f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVrxbhrbnVUdfTPSFWKjK1wH_4HLUwP8tcxx1eCslj4-WU2oT-9sw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Sim Owolabi 8 years ago Fantastic team and outstanding care. Personalised attention. Will recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBek8tZFdREAE!2m1!1s0x47d8b96964a491b9:0xc80f24ef6a036f4f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWAGcYzZKfy5TIESHEYLE7I6Z0k-v_w2-bzo27IwBjSG2ioWYOu=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Philip Dawson 9 years ago Fantastic Nursery, friendly staff and good location. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNROFkyVG9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8b96964a491b9:0xc80f24ef6a036f4f) Reviews from Google for Forest Barn Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14415781542930640719&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 14 December 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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