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It runs during term time only." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Harpers Nursery school # Harpers Nursery school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · Harpers Farm, Summerhill, Cranbrook, TN17 1JU · Kent Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Harpers Nursery school, located in Cranbrook, offers an outstanding early years education for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 3:30pm, the nursery operates during term-time only. The curriculum is ambitious and creative, designed to inspire children to learn about the world around them. Staff, who are highly skilled, create a language-rich environment, planning engaging activities to develop communication skills and promote excellent language development. Children thrive in a nurturing and calm atmosphere, where staff act as exemplary role models, fostering warm and respectful relationships with children and their families. This approach helps children develop advanced social skills and good manners. Harpers Nursery school demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). Managers and staff work closely to ensure swift referrals and provide the necessary support, leading to good progress for children with SEND, as evidenced by a recent role-play opportunity about a child's hospital visit that effectively raised awareness of additional needs. Parents particularly appreciate the access children have to outdoor spaces, where the quality of education is consistently observed and has a positive impact on children's learning. The inspector noted children display consistently positive attitudes towards their learning, becoming active and independent learners. The inspirational manager collaborates closely with her experienced team to embed foundational early years education and continually enhance practice. What it's like Children thrive in this nurturing and calm environment. Staff are exemplary role models, highly skilled in developing warm and respectful relationships with children and their families. This results in children being extremely well-mannered and demonstrating advanced social skills for their age. Nurturing environment Ambitious curriculum Excellent language development Strong SEND support Access to outdoor spaces Outstanding Ofsted rating ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Harpers Nursery school Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10279880 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220514)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127225) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=harpers-nursery-school-tn17-1ju-127225) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Harpers Nursery school Last inspected 15 May 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in this nurturing and calm environment. Staff are exemplary role models, highly skilled in developing warm and respectful relationships with children and their families. This results in children being extremely well-mannered and demonstrating advanced social skills for their age. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is ambitious, creative and inspires all children to learn about the world around them. - Staff provide a language-rich environment, with activities planned to target communication skills, leading to excellent language development. - Children display consistently positive attitudes towards their learning and are active, independent learners. - The managers and staff work incredibly closely in making referrals for children with SEND, ensuring they receive the support they need. - The inspirational manager works extremely closely with her long-standing staff to embed foundations for children's early years education and improve practice. Inspection #10279880 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220514) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision A child's recent visit to hospital led to a role-play opportunity, giving children an excellent awareness of additional needs, including special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The managers and staff work incredibly closely and take swift action in making referrals for children with SEND. Children with SEND are making good progress in their learning. Outdoor space Parents particularly like the access children have to outdoor spaces. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: June 2004 - June 2023 Outstanding - May 2023 Outstanding - October 2017 Good - September 2017 Good - December 2014 Good - November 2014 Good - April 2010 Good - March 2010 Good - December 2006 Good - June 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Harpers Nursery school ### What do parents value about Harpers Nursery school? ### Is Harpers Nursery school a day nursery or preschool? ### What are the main strengths of Harpers Nursery school? ### How does Harpers Nursery school support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare hours does Harpers Nursery school accept? ### How did Harpers Nursery school do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### When is Harpers Nursery school open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cranbrook Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Harpers Nursery school. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Horsmonden Kindergarten Tonbridge · TN12 8NJ ](/nursery/horsmonden-kindergarten-tn12-8nj-ey546431) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 mi ### Goudhurst Village Pre-School Goudhurst · TN17 1AN ](/nursery/goudhurst-village-pre-school-tn17-1an-ey468008) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.6 mi ### Fox Den Nursery Tonbridge · TN12 9JX ](/nursery/fox-den-nursery-tn12-9jx-2835898) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Little Birches in Brenchley Tonbridge · TN12 7NX 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/little-birches-in-brenchley-tn12-7nx-2690619) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Brenchley Pre-School Tonbridge · TN12 7NY 4.9(11 reviews) ](/nursery/brenchley-pre-school-limited-tn12-7ny-ey446314) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.9 mi ### Daisy's Day Nursery Tonbridge · TN12 0AB ](/nursery/daisy-s-day-nursery-tn12-0ab-2821459) [See all nurseries in Cranbrook →](/search?q=Cranbrook) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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