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Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten # Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Ham Street Primary Academy, Hamstreet, ASHFORD, TN26 2EA · Kent Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Kent 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 Hamstreet Primary Academy, part of ACE Learning, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where all children are encouraged to excel. The academy offers a comprehensive education that goes beyond academics, encompassing admissions, promoting equality, and fostering positive behaviour. Applications for primary school are managed by Kent County Council, with specific deadlines and procedures outlined for prospective parents. uk/primaryadmissions. Hamstreet Primary Academy emphasises equality and diversity across all aspects of academy life, ensuring every individual is treated with respect regardless of age, culture, race, religion, gender, disability, or family background. The academy strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where all children and adults can reach their full potential. Their ethos is centred on proactively promoting positive attitudes towards equality, diversity, and special needs, and creating a supportive environment for learning and working. The academy values diversity among staff and ensures recruitment practices align with equal opportunity. Strong emphasis is placed on good behaviour and the development of responsibility, fostering a sense of value, self-discipline, and mutual respect among students. The academy actively works to prevent bullying and provides clear procedures for addressing any concerns, ensuring a safe and happy learning environment for all. Our ethos We aim to ensure that every child and adult in the academy is given an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. In addition, each individual is entitled to learn, teach or work in a supportive environment and benefit from the diversity of our academy community. To meet these aims we are committed to: Ensuring that positive attitudes to equality, diversity and special needs are actively promoted. The display of children’s work, the use of books and artefacts should all present positive images. Ensuring attitudes towards equality are proactive rather than reactive. Care being taken in the use of language in order to encourage respect and the use of correct terminology. Dealing with unacceptable attitudes and behaviour immediately (Behaviour policy). Equal opportunity being addressed when whole academy issues are decided. Ensuring children feeling confident in the knowledge they can express their concerns if they feel discriminated against. The academy values diversity amongst the staff. In all staff appointments, the most suitable candidate will be appointed on professional criteria and recruitment carried out in a manner consistent with equal opportunity practice. What it's like Children arrive at the setting excited and ready to learn, developing extremely close bonds with dedicated staff. They benefit from a fully inclusive, nurturing environment, feeling safe, secure, and valued. Children are encouraged to lead their learning, supported to explore interests, build friendships, and understand their impact on others. Equality and Diversity Focused Managed Admissions through Kent County Council Strong Behaviour Policy ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10407427 Lead inspector Nina Harvey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284041)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127250) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.ham-street.org.uk/about-us/school-facilities/) Ham Street Primary Academy, Hamstreet, ASHFORD, TN26 2EA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.85273/51.06895/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near ASHFORD - [Day nurseries in ASHFORD](/search?q=ASHFORD) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=highways-at-hamstreet-kindergarten-tn26-2ea-127250) ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.ham-street.org.uk/about-us/admissions-equality-behaviour/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 3.30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2001 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten Last inspected 9 July 2025 · Nina Harvey 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 arrive at the setting excited and ready to learn, developing extremely close bonds with dedicated staff. They benefit from a fully inclusive, nurturing environment, feeling safe, secure, and valued. Children are encouraged to lead their learning, supported to explore interests, build friendships, and understand their impact on others. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff provide a thoughtfully designed and expertly sequenced curriculum. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make exceptional progress. - Staff prioritise communication and language development exceptionally well. - Children treat each other and the environment with the utmost respect. - Leaders are highly skilled, passionate and dedicated to providing inspirational leadership to all staff. Inspection #10407427 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284041) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make exceptional progress in their learning and development. Staff ensure they have excellent bonds with parents and professionals, which quickly identifies and expertly supports any gaps in children's development. Funding is used very effectively to help all children feel included and safe, and a high ratio of staff allows children to receive intensive, personalised support to make excellent progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children run excitedly into the garden for outdoor play, where they are encouraged to explore, problem-solve and persevere. ## Parent Reviews of Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKAPygBtiig9ObnouQsmnJ7dU0O8eFHgeIfTHaeqQBba4b_pg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Adrian Threlfall 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3NzhiM3F3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47dedc3cfc898053:0x5c9dd9b4c2b08ceb) Reviews from Google for Highways at Hamstreet Kindergarten. 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