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Moat Barn Nursery # Moat Barn Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Hasketon, WOODBRIDGE, IP13 6JW · Suffolk Number of places 87 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Moat Barn Nursery, located in Woodbridge, Suffolk, was registered in 2016 and operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm every weekday, all year round. The nursery is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting, providing full-day care for children aged 0 to 4. It has a total capacity of 87 places and currently has 165 children on roll. The nursery benefits from a dedicated team of 27 staff members, including a chef, with 26 staff holding at least a Level 2 early years qualification and others working towards theirs. The leadership and management consistently seek input from external professionals and local authorities to inform their improvement plans, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all children. The nursery makes excellent use of its outdoor spaces and forest-school provision, inspiring older children to manage tasks independently and safely, including learning about fire safety and caring for the nursery's chickens. They focus on developing children's speaking and listening skills, using carefully selected books and key vocabulary to enhance their language development. Moat Barn Nursery provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children and ensures a safe and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn and develop their personal needs with respect and care. What it's like Children arrive eager to start their day. Staff make sure that the outdoor spaces are put to particularly good use in the delivery of the ambitious curriculum, providing opportunities for younger children to explore the natural world and living things. Staff place a strong emphasis on developing children's speaking and listening skills, using carefully selected books and focusing on key words to build vocabulary. Children respond well to clear boundaries and safety rules, and are keen to help with tasks such as sweeping the floor and tidying books. Ambitious Curriculum Outdoor Learning Strong Leadership Speaking & Listening Focus SEND Support ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, all year round Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2016 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Moat Barn Nursery Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10343600 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254115)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501515) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Hasketon, WOODBRIDGE, IP13 6JW [© 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#/1.27697/52.12689/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near WOODBRIDGE - [Day nurseries in WOODBRIDGE](/search?q=WOODBRIDGE) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=moat-barn-nursery-ip13-6jw-ey501515) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Moat Barn Nursery Last inspected 27 June 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive eager to start their day. Staff make sure that the outdoor spaces are put to particularly good use in the delivery of the ambitious curriculum, providing opportunities for younger children to explore the natural world and living things. Staff place a strong emphasis on developing children's speaking and listening skills, using carefully selected books and focusing on key words to build vocabulary. Children respond well to clear boundaries and safety rules, and are keen to help with tasks such as sweeping the floor and tidying books. Inspector highlights - Children arrive eager to start their day. - Staff make excellent use of their skills, expertise, and the available woodland space in their forest-school provision. - Children confidently explain how they keep themselves safe around the lit fire, and learn they need to be extra cautious when they see the 'risky robin' signs. - Staff place a strong emphasis on developing children's speaking and listening skills across the nursery. - Children are motivated by the inviting learning spaces and wide range of activities on offer. - Children are encouraged to learn to take care of their personal needs, including good hygiene routines before mealtimes. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good levels of support. - The passionate leadership and management team offers effective professional development for staff. Areas to develop - 1 Provide further coaching and support for staff to consistently deliver the intentions of the new curriculum and help all children to make the best possible progress. Inspection #10343600 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254115) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good levels of support. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to secure additional funding and ensure that children receive the support they need. They build secure bonds with children with SEND and respect their personal preferences. This helps children with SEND to feel reassured and comforted in new and changing situations. Outdoor space Staff make sure that the outdoor spaces are put to particularly good use in the delivery of the ambitious curriculum. They provide opportunities for younger children to explore the natural world and living things. Staff who lead the forest-school provision make excellent use of their skills, expertise, and the available woodland space. ## Parent Reviews of Moat Barn Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVulEp_s7b1CWNfiLB2alZKTo78Aew5RByfexRHqmYy0aT44g2BXg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Adam Fletcher 9 years ago Brilliant, they cater very well for the ability of each child, Robert caring, good information about your child's day and progress. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBb0xMNXJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d99bf23bcddee1:0xa0b10c72c9dd701d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJmnXqgTnwScI0W4pVYx3C7D0m_lQSfvEiu7YqiWxao4ZwQPA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Marcus Fletcher 8 years ago Great nursery run by a great team of people. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRaFAyOXZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d99bf23bcddee1:0xa0b10c72c9dd701d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX1S8_2DFBTVQijRrhRx2rSDlEQGNqffmplzKyiqDRu7LtFA9Ci-w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Matt Huggins 10 years ago Nursery like no other! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnOHQ2ekl3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d99bf23bcddee1:0xa0b10c72c9dd701d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUiFkH3AMRq0eKEu-El-lhHnE7jLTH__I9WxxlGX8DdV1ejfnA-=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) michael escott 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBMXJ2QnRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d99bf23bcddee1:0xa0b10c72c9dd701d) Reviews from Google for Moat Barn Nursery. 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