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Nära Horton # Nära Horton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · Horton Hospital, Oxford Road, BANBURY, OX16 9AL · Oxfordshire Number of places 55 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Oxfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Nära Horton is a nurturing nursery located within Horton General Hospital in Banbury, providing a stimulating environment for children. The nursery prides itself on offering an inclusive service, with fees covering all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, and formula milk, as well as outings and curriculum enrichments, until children begin to receive government-funded hours. They cater to families with various childcare needs and actively support parents in navigating the complexities of early years funding. The nursery is open year-round, accommodating different funding models by stretching the allocated hours over 51 weeks. Nära Horton is dedicated to supporting working families and those receiving additional assistance, guiding them through the application processes for various funding entitlements. They also offer special rates for employees of Oxford University Hospitals Trust and encourage prospective parents to contact them for availability and visits to experience their approach firsthand. What it's like Staff help children to settle into the nursery well, providing a familiar experience. Children are inquisitive learners, hunting for insects and experimenting with cause and effect. They respond well to high expectations, following routines and demonstrating good behaviour. All-inclusive fees Support for working parents Hospital staff discount ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Food All meals and snacks, nappies, wipes, formula milk are included in the fees until children are in receipt of early years funded hours. Opening hours 7:00am – 6:00pm Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nära Horton Last inspected 10 May 2023 · Lisa Dailey 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 Staff help children to settle into the nursery well, providing a familiar experience. Children are inquisitive learners, hunting for insects and experimenting with cause and effect. They respond well to high expectations, following routines and demonstrating good behaviour. Inspector highlights - Leaders have a clear vision for supporting staff and promoting staff well-being. - Leaders have a positive attitude towards promoting children's good health, including revising the menu with specialists. - Staff provide opportunities for children to explore books, repeating key words and asking questions. - Parents speak positively about the support they receive and appreciate close communication and access to resources. - Staff promote children's good behaviour effectively and leaders plan precise professional development opportunities. Areas to develop - 1 review the delivery of adult-led activities and help staff to understand when they can be more flexible to capture the interest of those children who want to join in at that time - 2 support staff and help them to understand how to use their interactions when reading stories to extend older children's reading skills. Inspection #10287723 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219472) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nära Horton Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10287723 Lead inspector Lisa Dailey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219472)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699563) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=n-ra-horton-ox16-9al-2699563) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "appreciate the close communication with their child's key person to share progress about the food their children are beginning to eat" > "comment positively on the resources that they can access, such as through the online app, to extend their children's learning at home" Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children hunt for insects in the garden, exclaiming excitedly when they see ants crawling. They look inquisitively at insects through the magnifying glass, and staff help them to understand that insects will not hurt them. Inspection history Most recent inspection 10 May 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219472) ## Frequently asked about Nära Horton ### Is N�ra Horton a day nursery or preschool? ### What outdoor space does N�ra Horton use? ### How was N�ra Horton rated by Ofsted? ### What is N�ra Horton working on improving? ### Which area does N�ra Horton serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in BANBURY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Nära Horton. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Close Day Nursery School Banbury · OX16 5HH ](/nursery/the-close-day-nursery-school-ox16-5hh-ey556105) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Banbury School Day Nursery Banbury · OX16 9HY ](/nursery/banbury-school-day-nursery-ltd-ox16-9hy-ey417353) - [ Provider closed 0.4 mi ### Just Camps Banbury Banbury · OX16 9HY 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/just-camps-banbury-ox16-9hy-2544759) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Child First Banbury Nursery Banbury · OX16 0AA 4.6(20 reviews) ](/nursery/child-first-banbury-nursery-ox16-0aa-2579605) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Smart Tots Day Nursery Banbury · OX16 0AE ](/nursery/smart-tots-day-nursery-ox16-0ae-ey375472) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Quackers Day Nursery Banbury · OX16 5AY ](/nursery/quackers-day-nursery-ox16-5ay-ey457754) [See all nurseries in BANBURY →](/search?q=BANBURY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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