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[South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Orchard Vale Nursery School # Orchard Vale Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 children Broad curriculum Strong staff-parent links Good progress High 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 - 1 Strengthen 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196516) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Orchard Vale Nursery School Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10125963 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196516)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY399043) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=orchard-vale-nursery-school-ex32-8qy-ey399043) Inspection history Date: May 2010 - September 2022 Good - April 2015 Outstanding - May 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Orchard Vale Nursery School ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Orchard Vale Nursery School accept? ### What is Orchard Vale Nursery School working to improve? ### Is Orchard Vale Nursery School suitable for under-twos? ### What are the opening hours at Orchard Vale Nursery School? ### How did Orchard Vale Nursery School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Is Orchard Vale Nursery School a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in BARNSTAPLE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Orchard Vale Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool Barnstaple · EX32 8NT ](/nursery/kiddywinks-neighbourhood-nursery-and-preschool-ex32-8nt-ey462582) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple Barnstaple · EX32 9BD ](/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-barnstaple-ex32-9bd-2575982) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Felicity's Fledglings Barnstaple · EX32 8HX 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/felicity-s-fledglings-ex32-8hx-ey561123) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School) Barnstaple · EX31 1RW ](/nursery/happy-hares-nursery-and-pre-school-ex31-1rw-ey561019) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Ladybirds Day Nursery Barnstaple · EX32 7AA ](/nursery/ladybirds-day-nursery-ex32-7aa-ey498094) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### St. Michael's Nursery Barnstaple · EX31 2DB 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/st-michael-s-nursery-ex31-2db-ey463033) [See all nurseries in BARNSTAPLE →](/search?q=BARNSTAPLE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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