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Freshfields Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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4.8(13 parent reviews) ·Clifford Forge House, Clifford Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 8HW · Warwickshire
Number of places
140 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Warwickshire

About this day nursery

Freshfields Nursery School offers a stimulating and nurturing environment in Stratford-upon-Avon, focusing on providing an exceptional start to each child's educational journey. The nursery prides itself on a dedicated team of experienced practitioners who nurture, care for, and inspire children, fostering their development through engaging, play-based activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Freshfields places strong emphasis on healthy habits, offering a diverse, nutritionally balanced, and sugar-free menu prepared with fresh ingredients. They actively encourage parent partnerships to build strong bonds between home and nursery.

The school is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and staff through rigorous policies and procedures. Additionally, Freshfields supports families in understanding and accessing various government childcare funding options to make high-quality early education accessible.

Our ethos

Freshfields Nursery School offers a stimulating and nurturing environment, focusing on providing an exceptional start to each child's educational journey through engaging, play-based activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They emphasise healthy habits with a nutritionally balanced, sugar-free menu and foster strong parent partnerships.

What it's like

Children swiftly settle on arrival at Freshfields Nursery School. They benefit from warm and caring relationships with all staff who meet their emotional needs, helping them to feel safe and secure. Children are eager to learn and remain busy throughout their day, developing independence and communication skills.

Play-based learningNutritionally balanced mealsStrong parent partnershipsExperienced practitioners

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Freshfields Nursery School

Last inspected 3 July 2023

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 swiftly settle on arrival at Freshfields Nursery School. They benefit from warm and caring relationships with all staff who meet their emotional needs, helping them to feel safe and secure. Children are eager to learn and remain busy throughout their day, developing independence and communication skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is passionate about the nursery's ethos and providing high-quality care and education.
  • Leaders and managers have effectively used self-evaluation to address weaknesses and make sustainable improvements.
  • Children benefit from a well-established key-person system, ensuring consistency and tailored activities.
  • Children behave well, learning to share and take turns, and develop an early love for reading.
  • The designated SEND coordinator works closely with children, parents, and other agencies to provide tailored support.

Areas to develop

  • 1embed the arrangements for the supervision of staff to achieve greater oversight of the quality of teaching and practice
  • 2explore ways to implement all aspects of the curriculum to consistently challenge children's learning.
Inspection #10281245 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is a designated coordinator to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work closely with children, their parents and other agencies to provide tailored support for children who attend. Plans are in place to guide children's learning. The coordinator attends meetings with other professionals to help inform children's learning and support them with a smooth transition to school.

Outdoor space

Children relish their time outdoors. Staff take them to visit the on-site animals and provide ample learning opportunities outdoors. Babies and young children learn to balance and climb, and enjoy scooping gloop with a range of tools and build with blocks.

Parent Reviews of Freshfields Nursery School

4.8
(13)
Nick Grey
3 months ago

Great nursery. Our two girls absolutely love it here, from the farm yard to the forest school. The staff are without exception diligent, friendly and compassionate. Our children are in very safe hands.

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Katrina Pascual
a year ago

A lovely homely atmosphere and the staff are so supportive and caring. Our son absolutely loves his days at nursery. Would definitely recommend their outstanding care!

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Millie Wright
a year ago

Amazing nursery! The staff are kind, caring and supportive. Highly recommend!

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Nicole Armstrong
5 years ago

Such a lovely nursery. Great teachers and positive atmosphere. So brilliant at making sure the kids are well protected during covid. Small bubbles, lots of outside play, and very much a 'can do' attitude. Super impressed.

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Michael Cunningham
7 months ago

Great nursery extremely caring. I would highly recommend.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: February 2007

  • July 2023Good
  • February 2023Inadequate
  • February 2019Good
  • October 2016Good
  • June 2015Good
  • February 2015Inadequate
  • May 2013Outstanding
  • April 2011Outstanding
  • February 2007Outstanding

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