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# Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery

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Ofsted: Good

(Jun 2022) 

· 4.6 (9 parent reviews)  · Redbury Barns, Redbury Farm, Colchester, CO7 7PQ · Essex 

Number of places

68 places

Age range

0–5 yrs

Last inspected

Jun 2022

Local authority

Essex

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   Reviews 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [Reviews](#reviews)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery is a private day care facility located in a bright and spacious converted barn, easily accessible from the A12, A120, and Manningtree railway station. The nursery provides care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm.

The setting boasts exceptional outdoor play spaces, including forest school-themed sessions and outdoor classrooms, complemented by inviting indoor areas with carefully selected high-quality furnishings and equipment. The curriculum goes beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to promote deep learning and optimise each child's potential.

" The nursery aims to create a secure and happy environment where children learn through play. Menus are designed by a nursery chef and a paediatric dietician to cater to the specific needs of each age group.

They also have a structured settling-in process where children get to know their Key Person.

Our ethos

The Nursery’s approach goes above and beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to foster deep level learning and optimise potential. They offer a range of unique educational experiences which enable children to become successful, lifelong learners including, Wake up and shake up, a range of bespoke activities which promote your child’s well-being and confidence, and Garden Champions.

What it's like

Children feel confident and happy in this caring and welcoming nursery, developing a strong sense of security and forming trusting relationships. Babies and toddlers enjoy improved opportunities to make choices about what they would like to do, supported to follow their interests. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully involved in activities and make good progress.

Forest School Converted Barn Setting Beyond EYFS Curriculum Exceptional Outdoor Space 

## Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 

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

Menus designed by nursery chef and paediatrician

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery

Inspection date

Jun 2022

Inspection no.

10218634

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

[Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50189171)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2550202)

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Redbury Barns, Redbury Farm, Colchester, CO7 7PQ 

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm

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Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery

Last inspected 10 June 2022

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 feel confident and happy in this caring and welcoming nursery, developing a strong sense of security and forming trusting relationships. Babies and toddlers enjoy improved opportunities to make choices about what they would like to do, supported to follow their interests. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully involved in activities and make good progress.

Inspector highlights

-   The management team and staff have worked effectively together to meet the actions set at the last inspection. 
-   Staff have a good understanding of what they want children to learn and the order in which they need to learn it. 
-   The key-person arrangements are particularly supportive of the care needs of children with SEND. 
-   Staff focus well on celebrating children's achievements, often using praise and clapping when children persevere to complete a task. 
-   The new nursery manager demonstrates an ambitious vision for the future of the nursery. 

Areas to develop

-   1 focus more precisely on extending older children's involvement and offering the highest levels of challenge during adult-led activities. 

Inspection #10218634 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50189171)

Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) become fully involved in activities and make good progress. Staff take time to learn children's individual vocal sounds, signs and facial expressions to help them respond to their requests and go further to raise awareness of the needs of children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children move freely and safely around the indoor and outdoor spaces, which are carefully planned to be fully accessible. Children confidently say that they like to play outdoors and clearly explain how they pretend the climbing frame is 'a big ship in the swirly sea'.

## Parent Reviews of Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery

4.6 

(9) 

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Rebecca Penn

3 years ago

I have given the nursery 5 stars the reason for this being is my daughter has been attending this nursery for roughly a year and a half and she loves it. She has come on in leaps and bounds. She had a proof of 9 weeks of this year and started back 5th of September, to ensure her safe return the nursery has implemented a in depth risk assessment and organised 1:1 support for my daughter in areas that she needs it most. The staff team have been so supportive not only for my daughter but myself being mum. Her first day back was great and the smile on her face was warming. And I have even heard new words once again a big thank you to the team for a supportive few months.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlMk96M0l3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d90f5bdb01dc45:0x27072a27314ffd2d)

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Tom Barker

4 years ago

My son currently attends this nursery, we are shocked and saddened that most of the 5 star reviews have been made by staff members and even managers. This is a huge conflict of interest given the recent inadequate Ofsted report with concerns over safeguarding being highlighted. Although my son has seemed happy here and gets on well with his key workers, we are now looking at removing him based on the Ofsted report. Unfortunately complacency has set in and for one of the most expensive nurseries in the area this simply isn’t acceptable. Tread carefully if you’re considering sending your child here.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtMHZTTnlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d90f5bdb01dc45:0x27072a27314ffd2d)

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Manager Northcote

5 years ago

Excellent nursery with lovely gardens and fantastic staff and manager.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLNlByNmhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d90f5bdb01dc45:0x27072a27314ffd2d)

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Robyn Harris

5 years ago

Lovely friendly staff and a lovely nursery.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpbXRIdGF3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d90f5bdb01dc45:0x27072a27314ffd2d)

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Crystal Goodyear

5 years ago

Beautiful nursery

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURTNDRqZ2hnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d90f5bdb01dc45:0x27072a27314ffd2d)

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Inspection history

Date: December 2021

-   July 2022 Good 
-   June 2022 Good 
-   January 2022 Inadequate 
-   December 2021 Inadequate 

## Frequently asked about Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery

### What is Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery's Ofsted rating?

### Where can I find fees for Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery?

### Does Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery accept funded hours?

### What are the operating hours for Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery?

### What kind of outdoor play does Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery offer?

### Does Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery cater for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

### Does Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery provide meals?

### What is the age range of children that Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery takes?

### How can I contact Orchard Barns Ardleigh Nursery?

## About the setting

Orchard Barn Nursery re-registered under new owners in 2019 and is part of a national chain. The nursery employs 19 members of staff and a chef, 12 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, with sessions from 8am to 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN

2550202

Registered person

Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited

Day care type

Full day care

Register

Early Years Register

Establishment type

Childcare on non-domestic premises

Previous rating

Inadequate

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