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Golden Acorns # Golden Acorns Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · Chilmark C Of E Primary School, The Street, Salisbury, SP3 5AR · Wiltshire Number of places 16 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2021 Local authority Wiltshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Golden Acorns is a nursery group that offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 9 months to 5 years. They are dedicated to supporting families by providing inclusive and welcoming settings where every child can thrive. Their educational approach is inspired by nature, incorporating outdoor play and seasonal activities, and promoting eco-friendly values. The experienced team focuses on fostering emotional well-being, curiosity, and resilience in each child. Golden Acorns also provides flexible sessions to accommodate working parents and maintain open communication within their community. They operate three locations in Chilmark, Wilton, and Barford St Martin, all within the Salisbury area, and are proud to be a Hygge Accredited Provision. What it's like Children are happy, settled and share warm and close relationships with the staff. They choose for themselves whether to play inside or out and enjoy a wide range of exciting and interesting learning experiences. Children have good opportunities to develop many skills as they follow their interests and share positive interactions with their peers. Nature-inspired learning Inclusive environment Flexible sessions Hygge Accredited ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Golden Acorns Last inspected 12 October 2021 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy, settled and share warm and close relationships with the staff. They choose for themselves whether to play inside or out and enjoy a wide range of exciting and interesting learning experiences. Children have good opportunities to develop many skills as they follow their interests and share positive interactions with their peers. Inspector highlights - Children demonstrate high levels of focus and self-control, and their play is inspirationally harmonious. - Managers and staff get to know the children well and plan an exciting and varied curriculum based on children's interests and learning needs. - Parents are very happy with the provision and are extremely complimentary about the staff. - Older children develop a love of books and stories, and staff use their voices well to bring stories to life. - Managers and staff review the provision regularly and use reflection effectively to identify areas for improvement. Areas to develop - 1 use daily routines more to develop older children's mathematical knowledge further - 2 review the organisation of changeover times to ensure that noise levels do not rise so children can fully concentrate Inspection #10190914 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171769) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Golden Acorns Inspection date Oct 2021 Inspection no. 10190914 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171769)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562149) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=golden-acorns-sp3-5ar-ey562149) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very happy with the provision and are extremely complimentary about the staff. > They feel very well supported and comment positively about how well the staff get to know their children and how happy their children are. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Those children who are new and in need of support are offered plenty of reassurance and cuddles to build their confidence. Outdoor space Children choose for themselves whether to play inside or out. They manoeuvre wheeled vehicles outside, skilfully negotiating pathways and helping one another to build a track and play out different play scenarios with small trains. Inspection history Most recent inspection 12 October 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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