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Plaxtol Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
·Plaxtol Nursery School, School Lane, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QD · Kent
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Plaxtol Nursery School offers a nurturing environment for young children, encouraging independent exploration and learning through a variety of engaging activities. The daily routine incorporates structured play, sensory experiences, and outdoor learning within a beautiful rural setting.

Children are encouraged to choose activities that spark their interest, supported by a dedicated team. The nursery places a strong emphasis on developing social skills and emotional literacy through interactive circle times.

Healthy eating is promoted with daily snacks and a nut-free policy for packed lunches. The curriculum extends to Forest School sessions, allowing children to connect with nature and develop independence.

The day concludes with story time, fostering language development and imagination. Parents are kept informed of fee structures and term dates well in advance, with a clear policy on withdrawals and absences.

Minimum session requirements are in place to ensure consistency for the children.

Our ethos

Plaxtol Nursery School focuses on independent exploration and learning through engaging activities, incorporating structured play, sensory experiences, and outdoor learning. The nursery emphasises developing social and emotional skills, and its curriculum extends to Forest School sessions, fostering a connection with nature and independence.

What it's like

Children thrive in this homely nursery and make good, or better, progress from their individual starting points. They make exceptional gains in their personal development, behaving exceptionally well with kindness and care. The nursery’s ethos of "fun, friends and firm foundations" is fully reflected in the children's experiences, leading to a love of learning and good skills for school transfer.

Rural settingForest SchoolFunded childcare availableHealthy snacks provided

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per three-hour morning or afternoon session, with an hourly rate also available. Fees are applicable to children who are not eligible for funding or those taking additional sessions. Snack costs are charged separately on a termly basis.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are payable in advance on a termly basis.
  • Snack fee is £8 per term, totalling £48 per year, payable in three instalments from September 2025.
  • Fees apply to unfunded children or those taking extra sessions.

Key facts

Session types

Full day (9am to 3pm), Morning Session (9am to 12noon), Afternoon Session (12noon to 3pm)

Food

Snacks provided; packed lunches from home (nut-free environment)

Opening hours

9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Plaxtol Nursery School

Last inspected 17 November 2021 · Jo Caswell

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this homely nursery and make good, or better, progress from their individual starting points. They make exceptional gains in their personal development, behaving exceptionally well with kindness and care. The nursery’s ethos of "fun, friends and firm foundations" is fully reflected in the children's experiences, leading to a love of learning and good skills for school transfer.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in a homely nursery environment.
  • Children make exceptional gains in their personal development, showing great empathy and maturity for their age.
  • Children develop excellent levels of independence and are adept at using tools safely.
  • The curriculum is enriched by exciting activities away from the nursery, such as farm visits and fruit picking.
  • The support for children's personal development is excellent, fostering confidence, independence, and moral responsibility.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the quality of teaching to ensure staff consistently use opportunities to enrich children's language and reasoning skills
  • 2increase the opportunities for children to develop their good mathematical skills further.
Inspection #10191760 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very complimentary about the staff and commend the way in which they support every child.

Parents are very happy with the level of care and attention given to each child, and with the progress children make in their learning and development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Some children need more support in their speaking and communication skills. Following lockdown, and the implications of COVID-19, some children need more support in speaking confidently and fluently at nursery. Staff recognise this well and are offering targeted support to those who need it.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

17 November 2021

Good

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

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