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They go above and beyond at every opportunity to nurture and create happy memories and learning opportunities for each and every child.\n\nAll the staff are fantastic- happy, friendly and professional at all times. We have used Pathways for all our children for breakfast clubs, after school clubs and holiday clubs and the Children love attending all of their sessions!\n\nThank you so much for all of your care and attention.\n\nRachael Band", "datePublished": "2025-11-25T08:27:26.787968293Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "lucy powell" }, "reviewBody": "amazing childcare provision, caring staff, flexible and not expensive. children aged 6 and 4 use both wrap around and also holiday club and love it.", "datePublished": "2024-01-26T20:23:26.710872Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/great-barton-pathways-ip31-2rj-ey381254#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East of England", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20of%20England" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Great Barton Pathways", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/great-barton-pathways-ip31-2rj-ey381254" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/great-barton-pathways-ip31-2rj-ey381254#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the address of Great Barton Pathways?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Great Barton Pathways is on School Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2RJ." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the fees at Great Barton Pathways?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Fees are billed before each half term and paid by the start of that period. Additional preschool sessions cost £5.00 before early years funding and £10.00 after it. Breakfast club is £4.00, after-school care runs at £5.30 to 16:30 or £9.00 to 17:30, and holiday club costs £22.00 for 09:00 to 15:30 or £15.50 for a half day." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Great Barton Pathways run a holiday club?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The holiday club operates during school holidays. Families choose the days needed and the timings that suit them, giving flexible childcare across the break." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can Great Barton Pathways be contacted?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The contact details are 01284 788258 and info@greatbartonpathways.co.uk. 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Great Barton Pathways # Great Barton Pathways Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · School Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2RJ · Suffolk Number of places 26 places Age range 3–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority Suffolk 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 Great Barton Pathways is a childcare setting located in Bury St Edmunds, catering to children aged between 3 and 11 years during term time and 3 to 9 years during holiday club. The nursery prides itself on its "Pathways" approach, valuing each child's individual learning journey and providing a nurturing environment that celebrates their unique qualities. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage Guidance and the Statutory Framework, ensuring a stimulating and fun learning experience that helps children reach their full potential through play. The setting boasts a well-qualified, highly experienced team dedicated to providing exceptional care and maintaining a high staff-to-child ratio, with a maximum of 26 children per session. Parents and carers are actively encouraged to participate in the nursery's operations through a parent-led committee responsible for governance and fundraising. The facility features an impressive outdoor area with climbing structures, a roadway for bikes, a garden, and a mud kitchen, alongside a large grassed area for various activities and raised beds for gardening. Indoors, children have access to a diverse range of age-appropriate activities, including a role-play area, a book corner, a climbing frame, and a caterpillar tunnel. Pathways actively fosters strong relationships with parents, supporting both children and families throughout their time at the setting, and consistently achieves "Good" ratings from Ofsted. Our ethos Great Barton Pathways centres its "Pathways" approach on valuing each child's individual learning journey and celebrating their unique qualities. The curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage, focusing on play-based learning to help children reach their full potential. The nursery emphasises strong relationships with parents and children, aiming to provide exceptional care and support. What it's like Children are happy and busy throughout their time at this welcoming setting, developing warm bonds with staff and feeling safe and secure. They are eager to explore activities, show imagination, and develop a love of books. Staff have high expectations and provide support tailored to each child, fostering a strong understanding of rules and expectations. Play-based learning Parent-led committee Extensive outdoor space Experienced and qualified staff ## Pricing & funding Fees are invoiced half-termly and must be paid in advance. The setting offers wrap-around care including breakfast, lunch, and after-school clubs, alongside holiday club options and additional preschool sessions. Good to know - Fees are invoiced before the start of each half term. - Payments must be made on or before the start of each period. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Great Barton Pathways Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10263438 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218342)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY381254) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=great-barton-pathways-ip31-2rj-ey381254) ## Key facts Age range 3-11 years (term time); 3-9 years (holiday club) Session types Morning session, Afternoon session, All day Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Great Barton Pathways Last inspected 20 April 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 are happy and busy throughout their time at this welcoming setting, developing warm bonds with staff and feeling safe and secure. They are eager to explore activities, show imagination, and develop a love of books. Staff have high expectations and provide support tailored to each child, fostering a strong understanding of rules and expectations. Inspector highlights - The manager is passionate about providing a high-quality service and encourages staff specialisms and training. - Staff know children well and use this knowledge to plan targeted activities with a focus on prime areas of learning. - Parents praise the warm, friendly staff team and note how much their children enjoy attending and developing new skills. - Staff make good use of everyday opportunities to promote children's mathematical skills. - Children are curious and demonstrate good levels of concentration, fascinated by minibeasts and listening intently to staff. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the organisation of group times to maximise children's engagement and learning opportunities. Inspection #10263438 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50218342) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents praise the warm, friendly staff team. > They note how much their children enjoy attending and the range of skills and knowledge they have developed at the setting. > Parents comment how much their children enjoy the outdoor play opportunities and appreciate how older children can still access the setting's wraparound care when they start school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children demonstrate their imaginative skills as they mix up 'magic potions' in the garden with glitter and pebbles in the water tray, telling staff that it is an invisibility potion. Parents comment how much their children enjoy the outdoor play opportunities. ## Parent Reviews of Great Barton Pathways 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW1mulY9WGyKjQCzfqbIovjCSIqrBiqZfhakkYrIPfb5aP7_Is=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bodymotion Physiotherapy 5 months ago Written by Rachael Band under my Business profile- You will not find more caring and energetic staff than at Pathways! They go above and beyond at every opportunity to nurture and create happy memories and learning opportunities for each and every child. All the staff are fantastic- happy, friendly and professional at all times. We have used Pathways for all our children for breakfast clubs, after school clubs and holiday clubs and the Children love attending all of their sessions! Thank you so much for all of your care and attention. Rachael Band [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21neVJWRXlMV1ZpTmxWbVdYWTNjbkZzTVV0VFZIYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d84dfe6b1f4e3b:0x68b34ed5b442fa8a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWuviGsgP-R3F53pLHeSusFaRB9itQIRyHXPJfvFTLltJEJlORtjQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) lucy powell 2 years ago amazing childcare provision, caring staff, flexible and not expensive. children aged 6 and 4 use both wrap around and also holiday club and love it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURONV96NFJREAE!2m1!1s0x47d84dfe6b1f4e3b:0x68b34ed5b442fa8a) Reviews from Google for Great Barton Pathways. 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