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Little Barn Owls Nursery and Farm School # Little Barn Owls Nursery and Farm School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Woodlands Framing Yard, Old Crawley Road, Horsham, RH12 4RU · West Sussex Number of places 130 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority West Sussex 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 Little Barn Owls Nursery and Farm School in Faygate, near Horsham, offers an internationally recognised approach to early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, having achieved an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating in both 2013 and 2017. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach from Northern Italy, the nursery fosters inquiring minds through a holistic, hands-on educational philosophy. Children benefit from a large free-flow garden and a unique farm school environment, where they interact with animals like pigs, chickens, quails, rabbits, and guinea pigs. They also cultivate an edible garden, growing vegetables and herbs for use in cooking activities. The nursery provides dedicated art studios, known as Ateliers, where professional artists guide children in creative research projects, often spanning many weeks. Little Barn Owls maintains high staff-to-child ratios, with dedicated Heads of Family Support and Children's and Adult's Learning across all its nurseries. The institution emphasises significant investment in staff professional development to ensure a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes a lifelong love of learning. Our ethos Little Barn Owls Nursery and Farm School is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, fostering inquiring minds through a holistic, hands-on educational philosophy. They provide unique farm and garden experiences, art studios (Ateliers) with professional artists, and a commitment to lifelong learning through professional staff development. What it's like Children are warmly greeted by enthusiastic staff who gather information from parents to help new children settle and support smooth transitions to new rooms, ensuring children who need reassurance feel secure. Leaders provide a well-structured curriculum, offering plenty of opportunities for children to be active outdoors, make independent choices, and explore a wide range of exciting activities, which builds their confidence. Staff effectively support good behaviour by praising awareness of rules and boundaries, interacting at children's level, and sensitively reminding them to share and take turns, fostering cooperative play among older children. Farm School Reggio Emilia Approach Outstanding Ofsted Rating Outdoor Learning Art Ateliers ## Pricing & funding Registration requires a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable deposit paid via BACS within 72 hours of space confirmation. A monthly retainer fee applies if a child starts outside the standard admissions period. No session rates or tuition fees are listed in the provided text. Good to know - Registration fee and deposit must be paid via BACS within 72 hours of space confirmation. - A monthly retainer fee of 10% to 20% of the first month's invoice applies to reserve spaces outside admissions periods. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Barn Owls Nursery and Farm School Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10360180 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262443)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692081) 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://littlebarnowls.co.uk/our-nurseries-school/horsham/) Woodlands Framing Yard, Old Crawley Road, Horsham, RH12 4RU [© 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#/-0.28359/51.08486/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Horsham - [Day nurseries in Horsham](/search?q=Horsham) - [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=little-barn-owls-nursery-and-farm-school-rh12-4ru-2692081) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist Yes Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Barn Owls Nursery and Farm School Last inspected 21 October 2024 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 warmly greeted by enthusiastic staff who gather information from parents to help new children settle and support smooth transitions to new rooms, ensuring children who need reassurance feel secure. Leaders provide a well-structured curriculum, offering plenty of opportunities for children to be active outdoors, make independent choices, and explore a wide range of exciting activities, which builds their confidence. Staff effectively support good behaviour by praising awareness of rules and boundaries, interacting at children's level, and sensitively reminding them to share and take turns, fostering cooperative play among older children. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff plan an appealing environment that promotes children's natural curiosity and problem-solving skills. - Staff help to expand children's knowledge of the wider world, including learning about farm animals. - Staff place a high priority on supporting children to develop their independence. - Partnerships with parents are effective, with leaders gathering feedback and organising workshops for parents. - Leaders show a commitment to continual improvement, including mentoring new staff and improving existing staff's skills. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the coaching and mentoring for staff to further develop their skills and enhance the implementation of the curriculum. Inspection #10360180 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262443) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The staff team ensures that children benefit from plenty of opportunities to be active in the fresh air. Children thoroughly enjoy climbing, jumping and pedalling on tricycles with increasing control. Staff also encourage toddlers to dress in their waterproof clothing before going outside. ## Parent Reviews of Little Barn Owls Nursery and Farm School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWNdXBfhMRfsKbxR-Uzz1OE-uHYaJgWCwWsnffFMKL_n9zC3uSS=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jackie Hunt 2 years ago My son went to little barn owls at The Barn, pond tail road. Probably 14 years ago. He absolutely loved it. The staff were amazing [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqck1faG5nRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875ebcc94beab49:0x260f82f6346a0588) Reviews from Google for Little Barn Owls Nursery and Farm School. 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