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Otford Nursery School # Otford Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Otford Nursery School, High St, Otford, TN14 5PG · Kent Number of places 24 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Otford Nursery School, established in 2014, is a childcare setting located in the grounds of Otford Primary School in Otford, Kent. This well-regarded nursery offers a nurturing environment where children from two to eleven years old can thrive. Operating Monday to Friday during term time, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, it also extends its services with an after-school club until 6:00 pm. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and high-quality staff, eight of whom are employed, with six holding a level 3 early years qualification and one manager having a level 5 childcare qualification. The setting provides free early education for two, three, and four-year-old children, demonstrating its commitment to accessible and inclusive early learning experiences. With a focus on strong relationships between staff, children, and families, Otford Nursery School ensures children feel safe, confident, and eager to learn through carefully planned activities and a well-sequenced curriculum that caters to individual interests. What it's like Children at Otford Nursery School benefit from effective settling-in procedures, helping them form strong relationships with staff and feel secure. Staff act as positive role models, supporting children in developing social skills, sharing, and taking turns. Outdoor play is prioritised, allowing children to engage in managed risks and physical development, while a well-sequenced curriculum caters to their individual interests. Strong settling-in High-quality staff Outdoor play priority Well-sequenced curriculum Strong parent relationships Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3pm. An after-school club is available from 3.10pm to 6pm. Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Otford Nursery School Last inspected 4 July 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children at Otford Nursery School benefit from effective settling-in procedures, helping them form strong relationships with staff and feel secure. Staff act as positive role models, supporting children in developing social skills, sharing, and taking turns. Outdoor play is prioritised, allowing children to engage in managed risks and physical development, while a well-sequenced curriculum caters to their individual interests. Inspector highlights - Staff have implemented effective settling-in procedures, enabling children to become familiar with routines and form close relationships. - Staff are good role models, helping children develop social skills, sharing, and turn-taking. - Outdoor play is a high priority, with staff encouraging managed risks and physical development. - Management is dedicated to providing high-quality experiences, with a well-established and valued staff team. - Staff plan a well-sequenced curriculum with clear intent for learning, focusing on children's interests. - Communication and language development is a high priority, with staff engaging children in descriptive talk and sensory exploration. - Children are happy and eager to join in well-planned and interesting activities, developing early writing skills. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to recognise when to give children more time to think and share ideas, to extend their learning further. - 2 Strengthen group activity organisation to ensure younger children are consistently supported to meet their learning needs. Inspection #10350874 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254501) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Otford Nursery School Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10350874 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254501)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475278) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=otford-nursery-school-tn14-5pg-ey475278) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), works closely with staff, parents, and other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff complete specialist training to help them recognise and plan to support children with SEND, and make strong use of puppets and picture exchange cards to support communication. Extra funding has been used to help children settle and build confidence. Outdoor space Outside play is a high priority, with staff understanding the importance of providing children with space to take managed risks. Children are encouraged to try new skills, such as using large play equipment, and participate in action songs to develop physical skills. EAL / language support All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, achieve their best possible outcomes. ## Parent Reviews of Otford Nursery School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLLAkxmwB22zSxpXCLH4MPN22FiM9X90gsjLG8lPO-R4j-4yg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) megan petrie a year ago Recently started in reception and my son loves it, All the staff we have met so far are lovely and has a great outdoor area for the kids to play. The lunch meals are all really tasty too and there is a great selection along with a salad bar (which even though my son won’t touch it’s nice to have the option). [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuOExQdUJREAE!2m1!1s0x47df4d7d75ed8683:0xef5756e299511e83) Reviews from Google for Otford Nursery School. 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