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Forest Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
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4.6(9 parent reviews) ·Forest Lane, Pewsham, Chippenham, SN15 3QU · Wiltshire
Number of places
35 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Forest Nursery in Chippenham offers a warm, welcoming, and family-oriented environment for children from six weeks old until they start school. The nursery prides itself on providing excellent childcare in a safe and nurturing setting, offering bespoke childcare packages to meet the individual needs of each family.

They believe in the amazing potential of every child and strive to make their journey a unique and fun-filled adventure, empowering them through new challenges, positive feedback, and engaging activities. The nursery fosters a community of Lively Little Ones, Well-being Warriors, and Curious Creators, dedicated to supporting holistic growth through meaningful learning experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, and well-being.

They understand that not every job is a 9-5, and aim to be flexible for parents. The owner and manager both have strong personal connections to the nursery, ensuring a deep understanding of parents' and children's needs.

Our ethos

Forest Nursery Limited believes in the potential of every child, aiming to make their learning a unique and fun-filled adventure. They foster holistic growth through meaningful experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, and well-being, nurturing "Lively Little Ones, Well-being Warriors, and Curious Creators."

What it's like

Children feel comfortable and at ease in this friendly nursery where staff meet their individual needs effectively. Babies are supported to feel secure and confidently participate in activities, while toddlers show a positive attitude towards learning and develop social skills. Pre-school children form close relationships with staff and become confident communicators with good social skills.

Family-oriented atmosphereBespoke childcare packagesHolistic development focusFlexible for parents

Pricing & funding

This nursery offers bespoke childcare charged at an hourly rate, with optional rough sessions available. Fees include all hot meals, snacks, nappies, and wipes, and are reviewed annually. Funding is accepted with options for both all-year-round and term-time-only structures.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
  • Hourly rate£8.75 / hour
  • Late collection fee£1.00 / minute

Good to know

  • Fees include all hot meals, snacks, nappies, and wipes.
  • Fees increase annually in April.
  • Bespoke childcare is charged at an hourly rate, with no mandatory set sessions.
  • Late collection is charged per minute, per child.
  • Offers funded sessions both all-year-round and term-time-only.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm

Age range

six weeks old until they go to school

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Forest Nursery

Last inspected 23 September 2024

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 feel comfortable and at ease in this friendly nursery where staff meet their individual needs effectively. Babies are supported to feel secure and confidently participate in activities, while toddlers show a positive attitude towards learning and develop social skills. Pre-school children form close relationships with staff and become confident communicators with good social skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show they feel comfortable and at ease in this friendly and welcoming nursery.
  • Staff keep up to date with babies' changing routines and support them to feel secure, be ready to explore and become curious.
  • Toddlers show a positive attitude towards their learning and are learning to play together with their friends.
  • Staff support children's language skills effectively, using simple hand signs and reinforcing simple language.
  • Babies develop their self-care skills as staff support them to feed themselves and help themselves to their drinks.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff implement strategies to support all children to learn the importance of the rules and boundaries, in particular to wait their turn
  • 2engage parents more effectively in supporting some key aspects of their children's personal, social and emotional development between the nursery and home.
Inspection #10366100 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they are very happy with the progress their children have made since attending nursery, especially with their speech and their confidence.

Parents say that staff are very caring and communicate well about their children's day, their next steps and how they can support these at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff check the children's progress regularly, identify gaps in learning and work with outside agencies to put in place appropriate support. All children, regardless of their backgrounds and abilities, are making good progress. Overall, those children who are risk of falling behind are supported to catch up.

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with interesting opportunities to develop their physical skills. They take children to the local parks and fields so they can run around and use different apparatus to develop their large muscles. The inspector observed staff's interactions with children, indoors and outdoors, and the impact of these on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Forest Nursery

4.6
(9)
Faith Howard
a year ago

My daughter went to Forest, she is now in reception and thriving due to the amazing support and early education she received at nursery. My son started when she left as I was so pleased with how kind, caring and knowledgable Amy and her staff are. I wouldn’t want to entrust anyone else with my toddlers wellbeing and education.

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Chloe “chloewindlephotography” Windle
3 years ago

Both of my children (2&3yrs old) go to Forest Nursery and they love it. Amy & her team are absolutely wonderful. The nursery setting is accommodating to working needs which is great when you don’t need full day care - but is there if and when you need it. My little boy has come on leaps and bounds since starting as Forest Nursery with his every day skills & his speech has improved, loads! My eldest will be starting school in September & Forest is doing a great job preparing her for the step up. Thank you Amy & team! :)

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Joanne Westcar
3 years ago

My son started this nursery almost 2 years ago and he absolutely loves it! We even moved to the opposite side of town but decided to keep him there as the staff are just incredible. He has learnt so much and his sister will be starting there in March. We get daily updates and observations and they are so good at letting us know of any concerns or areas that he needs a little extra help with. I really feel that they go above and beyond for our children.

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Dannielle Whitman
3 years ago

I can't put into words how incredible this nursery is. I foster children and have experienced many preschool settings and this provision is by far the best I have seen and experienced. All the staff I have encountered are attentive to the children and completely child focused. The managment and owner go above and way beyond to accommodate both children and parents/carers. They cater for differing dietary needs and nothing is ever an issue. If your looking for a real community feel amongst your nursery, a home from home that stimulates and keeps you fully updated with your child's day and progress, then I highly reccomend the team and lovely setting at Forest.

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Coco Bristow
3 years ago

My son has attended nursery here for over a year and we are so pleased with the continuous improvement we see at the nursery, they are always making new areas for the children to play in, getting external companies in to teach them music and the staff are all lovely and caring. I can see how well my son has developed and would recommend to others.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • September 2024Good
  • June 2019Good
  • February 2016Good
  • June 2013Requires improvement
  • May 2009Good

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