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Ivegill Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2024)
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5.0(7 parent reviews)
·Ivegill C Of E School, Ivegill, Carlisle, CA4 0PA · Westmorland and Furness
Number of places
14 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness

About this day nursery

Ivegill Nursery, situated in a picturesque rural setting in Carlisle, Cumbria, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2-5. The nursery believes in placing children at the heart of all its activities, fostering self-discovery, independence, and individuality.

With an emphasis on learning through exploration and play, children are encouraged to build upon their natural curiosity, develop problem-solving skills, and cultivate self-confidence. The curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, and the dedicated staff, including Lead Supervisors Lisa Nelson and Sam Irving, are committed to creating a warm and caring atmosphere where every child can flourish.

The nursery's rural location offers unique opportunities for children to engage with and experience the natural world, further enriching their learning journey.

Our ethos

We are blessed with a beautiful rural setting which provides invaluable opportunities for the children to experience and engage in. We pride ourselves in providing a warm and caring environment for the children to flourish, valuing individuality and developing independence are important aspects of our provision. We follow the Early Years Foundation curriculum for children aged 2 – 5. Emphasis is on children learning by self discovery, we are led by the children in respect to their experiences and interests, we build upon their inquisitive nature to explore the wider world with problem solving and perseverance. Enabling them to develop self confidence and self esteem.

What it's like

Children are cherished in this very caring and inclusive nursery, arriving excited to share their news. Staff use these opportunities exceptionally well to extend learning. Children are extremely happy, feel safe and secure, and are immersed in outstanding opportunities where they thrive and achieve extremely well across all areas of learning.

Rural settingEYFS curriculumChild-led learning

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Age range

2-5

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ivegill Nursery

Last inspected 11 March 2024 · Karen James

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 are cherished in this very caring and inclusive nursery, arriving excited to share their news. Staff use these opportunities exceptionally well to extend learning. Children are extremely happy, feel safe and secure, and are immersed in outstanding opportunities where they thrive and achieve extremely well across all areas of learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership and management of the nursery is inspirational, creating a high-quality, nurturing provision where all children thrive.
  • Staff receive ongoing targeted support and guidance, and feel valued with the training required to perform to their full potential.
  • Staff observe and monitor children's progress extremely effectively, identifying and supporting those at risk of falling behind.
  • The curriculum is implemented exceptionally well, with stimulating activities that captivate children's interests and move their learning forward.
  • Parent partnership is superb, with staff highly effective in using information shared by parents to plan for children's future progression.
Inspection #10312209 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that their children have flourished in the nursery as a result of the activities available to them and the support they receive from the passionate, kind and caring staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff observe and monitor children's progress extremely effectively. This enables them to identify children who might be at risk of falling behind and carefully target support to help them to catch up. Consequently, those who had limited speech have developed and extended their vocabulary exceptionally well.

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with excellent opportunities to develop their large- and small-muscle skills. Children demonstrate agility as they throw balls, climb and balance, and draw roads with large chalks to extend their play. Children confidently dress themselves to go outside.

Parent Reviews of Ivegill Nursery

5.0
(7)
Faye Nelson
2 months ago

We are absolutely delighted with the care our daughter receives at Ivegill Nursery. From the very beginning, the staff have been so warm, nurturing, and attentive, making her feel safe and happy every day she attends The environment is welcoming and well organised, with a wonderful range of activities that encourage learning through play. We’ve seen such lovely progress in her confidence, independence, and social skills since she started. She comes home smiling and excited to tell us about her day. The girls truly treats every child as an individual and clearly care about their development and wellbeing. Communication with parents is excellent — we’re always kept informed and feel very involved in her journey. We’re so grateful to everyone at Ivegill Nursery for creating such a positive and supportive environment. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to other families.

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Jenny Flintoft
2 months ago

We feel so incredibly lucky to have found Ivegill Nursery. All three of my children have attended, and every single one of them has had a truly brilliant experience from start to finish. The staff are simply amazing — warm, caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s happiness and development. They create such a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where children can grow in confidence, build friendships, and develop a real love of learning. It’s clear how passionate the team are about what they do, and that makes all the difference. Communication with parents is fantastic, and it’s so reassuring to know your children are not only well looked after, but genuinely happy and thriving. Seeing how excited my children were to go in each day says it all! I honestly couldn’t recommend Ivegill Nursery highly enough. If you’re looking for a nursery where your child will be cared for, encouraged, and truly valued, this is the place to be.

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Kerry Hayton
2 months ago

All four of my children attended Ivegill Nursery and we couldn’t have chosen a better start for their learning. All the staff were wonderful and nurturing and my children wanted to attend more days as they couldn’t get enough of nursery. They offered a range of activities and opportunities for my children and it was an extremely smooth transition to primary school. If you are looking for a nursery which is warm, caring and inclusive Ivegill Nurery is definitely for you.

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julie kendal
2 months ago

Ivegill nursery is definitely worth the short drive from Carlisle (15 mins). Outstanding in every way including its Ofsted rating. All the staff go out of their way to nurture and support the children in a fun, varied environment. My Grandson has been going for two years and is happy, settled and contented with his nursery friends and teachers. No day is the same and he is learning and developing without him even realising. Activities are tailored to individual children’s interests and they are supported well in preparation for starting school too. Parents are kept informed and staff always have time to speak to you with any updates regarding your child. Excellent primary school next door too!

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abbie Davidson
2 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with this nursery! All four of my children attended, and it was truly the best nursery for our family. The staff were absolutely amazing, caring, professional, and genuinely dedicated to the children. They created such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where my kids felt happy and confident every single day. The team always went above and beyond, keeping us informed and supporting each child’s development in such a thoughtful way. I’m so grateful for the love and attention they gave to all four of my children. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for the very best care for their little ones.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2018

  • March 2024Outstanding
  • April 2018Outstanding

Frequently asked about Ivegill Nursery

About the setting

Ivegill Nursery registered in 2016 and is located in Ivegill, Carlisle in Cumbria. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 3.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY499758
Registered person
Ivegill Nursery CIO
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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