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Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Abbotsweld Primary Academy, 278 Partridge Road, Harlow, CM18 6TE · Essex
Number of places
56 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld, established in 2021 within the Abbotsweld Primary Academy, offers a nurturing environment for children aged two to four. The preschool operates 38 weeks a year, aligning with Essex County Council school holidays, and provides care from 8:50 am to 3:50 pm.

They offer a range of sessions including morning, afternoon, and all-day options, aiming to be flexible to suit family needs. The facility is dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and prides itself on offering fully funded places with no additional costs, believing that accessibility to excellent care is paramount.

The preschool caters to different age groups, with "Daisys" for two-year-olds, "Buttercups" for three and four-year-olds in the morning, and "Bluebells" for the afternoon three and four-year-old age group. The team of experienced Early Years Professionals is committed to safeguarding children and working in partnership with parents and local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition to school life.

They also aim to enrich the local community and promote equality and diversity within their service.

What it's like

Children attend this unique setting with great joy and enthusiasm, demonstrating a positive attitude to learning and quickly becoming engrossed in their enriching environment. They are sociable, confident, and make informed decisions about their explorations. Nurturing staff foster resilience and happiness in learners by setting high expectations and praising continuous efforts.

Fully funded places availableFocus on quality educationFlexible session timesExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

This nursery offers morning, lunch, and afternoon sessions, alongside thirty-hour funded all-day sessions. Charges are billed per session for non-funded times, with fully funded options available five days a week. Parents must provide a packed lunch for children attending the lunch club.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Parents must provide a packed lunch for the Lunch Club session.
  • Eligibility codes for thirty-hour funding must be submitted before a child's place is confirmed.
  • All-day sessions can be extended by adding morning or afternoon sessions.

Key facts

Food

Healthy snacks and milk included. Parents to provide packed lunches for Lunch Club.

Opening hours

8:50am – 3:50pm

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld

Last inspected 28 June 2023 · Anca Sandu

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 attend this unique setting with great joy and enthusiasm, demonstrating a positive attitude to learning and quickly becoming engrossed in their enriching environment. They are sociable, confident, and make informed decisions about their explorations. Nurturing staff foster resilience and happiness in learners by setting high expectations and praising continuous efforts.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's natural curiosity is fostered when reading books with a member of the staff.
  • Younger children have an amazing time exploring small-world resources to build on their understanding of the world.
  • Leaders have created a meaningful curriculum that is extremely well sequenced, and all staff have a clear vision about what they want children to learn.
  • Staff focus on developing children's independence.
  • Leadership and management is strong and inclusive.
Inspection #10289512 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how well staff support children's progress in all areas of learning.

parents feel involved in their children's learning and development, helping to assure the continuity of care and education.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and as a result, they make remarkable progress and adapt incredibly well to their learning routine. Leaders and staff place a great emphasis on children and families who require additional support and make provisions to extend their learning and development.

Outdoor space

While out in the garden, children are fascinated to explore a tray set up with various natural resources, such as sand, water, dried leaves, and pinecones, using all their senses to build on their sensory experiences. Children work incredibly well with their peers to create a large structure using crates and beams, then walk on the beams with great confidence and climb on the crates before jumping back down, building on their balance, coordination, stamina, and social interactions.

Parent Reviews of Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld

5.0
(2)
Ana X
a year ago

5 Stars – A Truly Wonderful Start for My Son! My son attended Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld a year ago, and I still can’t thank the team enough for the amazing start they gave him. From the moment he joined, the staff were incredibly warm and supportive—not just to him, but to us as a family. They took the time to really understand his needs and personality, which made all the difference. Thanks to their nurturing environment and thoughtful preparation, his transition into reception was so smooth. He was confident, independent, and more than ready for the next step—something I absolutely credit to his time at Nurture. One of the most memorable moments for us was the family day picnic they hosted. It was such a lovely experience to share with the other parents and children, and my son still talks about it to this day. It really showed how much the team values building a strong community around the children. Even now, whenever we walk past the pre-school, my son always wants to go inside and say hello—and the staff always welcome him back with open arms. That continued connection says so much about the genuine relationships they build with the children. The staff are truly passionate and dedicated, and it shows in everything they do—from the creative activities to the way they support each child’s emotional development. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nurture Pre-School to any parent looking for a caring, high-quality early years setting. My youngest will be starting there in September, and I honestly can’t wait for him to have just as much fun and support as his big brother did.

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Monikq chrobak
3 years ago

Amazing place for children! Lovley teachers. Children are learning a lot and playing too. I would recommend for all parents. So much nice creative ideas to do something over the year. My daughter loves going there everyday.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

28 June 2023

Outstanding

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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