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Manor House Kindergarten Nursery # Manor House Kindergarten Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · Quex Park Estate, Park Lane, Birchington, CT7 0BH · Kent Number of places 63 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Manor House Forest School offers an outdoor educational experience rooted in the Scandinavian approach, encouraging children, young people, and adults to engage with nature within a secure, seven-acre woodland environment throughout the year. They provide diverse forest school sessions for various groups, including primary schools, secondary schools, SEND schools, colleges, youth groups, adult groups, nurture groups, and nurseries. Participants can book weekly sessions or day trips guided by qualified forest school practitioners, while parents can also enrol children aged 4-11 in their holiday club. The school emphasises that forest school activities cultivate a profound connection with nature, enhancing emotional well-being, mental health, and social and physical abilities. It also focuses on developing motivation, concentration, self-esteem, confidence, language, communication, knowledge, understanding, and social and physical skills through outdoor play and exploration. Our ethos We are an outdoor educational forest school provider following a Scandinavian concept of embracing the outdoors, giving children, young people and adults a wonderful and rare opportunity to enjoy nature in our safe, secure and hands-on woodland environment, all year round. Forest School develops a deep and lasting connection with nature and, at its core, improves emotional and mental health, social and physical skills. What it's like Children are nurtured by dedicated staff in this inviting forest school setting. Staff prioritise children's emotional well-being to ensure that they gently get used to the implemented routines and facilities. Staff have high expectations for all children and encourage them to further their independence, which helps children develop into curious learners. Forest School Outdoor Education Woodland Site Holiday Club ## 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.manorhouseforestschool.co.uk/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am – 5pm (Mon-Fri) (excluding Christmas and Bank Holidays) Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Manor House Kindergarten Nursery Last inspected 2 June 2025 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 nurtured by dedicated staff in this inviting forest school setting. Staff prioritise children's emotional well-being to ensure that they gently get used to the implemented routines and facilities. Staff have high expectations for all children and encourage them to further their independence, which helps children develop into curious learners. Inspector highlights - Children are nurtured by dedicated staff in a forest school setting. - Staff have high expectations for all children and encourage them to further their independence, helping them develop into curious learners. - Staff provide a variety of well-planned activities to form a highly stimulating curriculum. - Children learn safety awareness as they learn the rules and boundaries in place. - The setting has introduced a new 'baby barn' which provides a welcoming space for babies and toddlers. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff deployment and staff team working even further to ensure all children's learning and care is supported to the highest possible levels - 2 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, to promote a consistency of approach in children's learning and development. Inspection #10404399 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283382) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Manor House Kindergarten Nursery Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10404399 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283382)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551890) 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.manorhouseforestschool.co.uk/) Quex Park Estate, Park Lane, Birchington, CT7 0BH Opening hours 9am – 5pm (Mon-Fri) (excluding Christmas and Bank Holidays) ## Explore day nurseries near Birchington - [Day nurseries in Birchington](/search?q=Birchington) - [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=manor-house-kindergarten-nursery-ct7-0bh-ey551890) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, gain a firm understanding of the world. For example, they take children on walks around the forest and to the on-site farm. Children become excellent talkers from a very young age. Outdoor space Children are nurtured by dedicated staff in this inviting forest school setting. Younger children learn to become confident among an enriching and more enclosed area, before transitioning to the forest school space. Children learn safety awareness as they learn the rules and boundaries in place. They investigate with their peers, discovering how to manage their own risks during play. Children save their fruit and vegetable peelings, to share with the pigs, goats and chickens. They learn how to take care of living things, as well as gaining an excellent knowledge of a variety of trees, insects and birds. Inspection history Date: December 2019 - June 2025 Good - December 2019 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Manor House Kindergarten Nursery ### What is Manor House Kindergarten Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information on fees for Manor House Kindergarten Nursery? ### What age range does Manor House Kindergarten Nursery cater for? ### Does Manor House Kindergarten Nursery follow a specific educational approach? ### What are the opening hours for Manor House Kindergarten Nursery? ### How does Manor House Kindergarten Nursery support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? ### What kind of outdoor experiences can children expect at Manor House Kindergarten Nursery? ### How can I contact Manor House Kindergarten Nursery? ## About the setting Manor House Kindergarten Nursery registered in 2016. It is located in Birchington, Kent. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 4pm, term time only. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for children age two, three and four years. This is a forest school nursery. The setting employs 17 members of staff, 12 of whom hold relevant early years qualification at level 2 or above. This includes the manager who is a level 7, two members of staff who hold an early years degree at level 6 and two member of staff who have qualified teacher status. 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