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Orchard Vale Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
·Orchard Vale Community School, Westacott Road, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8QY · Devon
Number of places
7 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Orchard Vale Nursery School, located in Barnstaple, Devon, registered in 2009 and operates from Orchard Vale Community School. It provides a warm and secure environment where children quickly settle in and form strong bonds with staff, often greeting them with spontaneous cuddles.

The nursery offers a broad and engaging curriculum that builds on children's interests and developmental stages, led by a team of highly qualified staff, all holding at least a foundation degree level qualification. Children enjoy a variety of activities, from exploring textures with playdough and developing physical skills on climbing frames to cultivating a love for books and engaging in rich language experiences.

The staff are dedicated to fostering independence and confidence, encouraging children to attempt self-care tasks and promoting positive social interactions. Parents consistently praise the nursery for the strong relationships built and the notable development in their children's confidence and social skills.

What it's like

Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They settle in very quickly after the summer break, arriving eagerly and greeting staff warmly. They are kind and keen to assist staff in their tasks, particularly older children helping younger friends. Children are provided with a broad and interesting curriculum where they explore resources, develop physical skills, and learn to consider risks.

Happy and secure childrenBroad curriculumStrong staff-parent linksGood progressHigh aspirations

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8.30am to 3.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Orchard Vale Nursery School

Last inspected 20 September 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They settle in very quickly after the summer break, arriving eagerly and greeting staff warmly. They are kind and keen to assist staff in their tasks, particularly older children helping younger friends. Children are provided with a broad and interesting curriculum where they explore resources, develop physical skills, and learn to consider risks.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure, settling in very quickly after the summer break.
  • Children are provided with a broad and interesting curriculum, with babies confidently toddling and children enjoying sensory play with play dough.
  • Leaders have high aspirations for the nursery and accurately assess children to plan a curriculum that builds on their emerging interests and next steps.
  • Children develop a love of books from a young age, with staff skilfully engaging them through stories and questions.
  • Staff work closely with parents from an early stage to get to know the children very well, modelling good manners and noticing changes in children's moods.
  • Staff provide good support for children to develop skills and confidence in self-care tasks, patiently encouraging independence.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff prioritising children's safety and welfare and knowing how and when to refer concerns.
  • The nursery is in receipt of funding to provide free education for children aged two years.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen the monitoring and support for staff to develop their interactions with babies and toddlers further, to extend the younger children's language skills.
Inspection #10125963 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inspection history

Date: May 2010

  • September 2022Good
  • April 2015Outstanding
  • May 2010Good

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