--- title: "Rougham Acorns And Woodlands — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Rougham Acorns And Woodlands, a nursery in Bury St. Edmunds — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The setting focuses on early education for pre-school children across those years." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is the outdoor area used at Rougham Acorns And Woodlands?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children use an outdoor area with a climbing frame, slide, ride-on tractors, and a tree in the garden. They also visit the school field for open-space play and physical movement." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Rougham Acorns And Woodlands # Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Rougham VA Primary School, Rougham, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP30 9JJ · Suffolk Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Suffolk 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 A holiday scheme is also provided. The nursery offers funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. The team comprises five childcare staff members, with one holding a level 6 qualification and four at level 3. Children at Rougham Acorns and Woodlands develop strong relationships with staff, displaying confidence and independence as they explore the playroom and outdoor areas. They engage in imaginative play, develop physical skills, and learn about the natural world, including visits to the school field and a local church for story time, fostering a sense of community. The setting provides a rich curriculum focusing on all areas of development, with staff carefully observing children and using assessments to monitor their progression and plan engaging activities. Parents consistently report good progress in their children's development, appreciating the clear communication and information provided by the pre-school. What it's like Children develop strong relationships with all staff as they settle quickly on arrival. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence as they move around the playroom to explore the resources accessible to them. Children display very keen interest in their play and learn to make decisions about what they want to do. For example, they are constantly in and out, playing on the decking area outside, leaving and returning independently as, and when, they wish to. Children use their imagination to narrate and make up stories as they play with their peers. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the outdoor area. They practise their physical skills as they learn to use the climbing frame, slide and ride-on tractors. Children develop their coordination and balance skills and take appropriate risks. Strong relationships Outdoor play Imaginative play Strong curriculum Parent communication ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Sessions are from 8.50am to 2.50pm. There is also before and after-school care provided from 8am until 8.50am and from 3.15pm until 6pm. A holiday scheme operates during the school holidays. Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2008 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10263707 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210715)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY390482) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Rougham VA Primary School, Rougham, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP30 9JJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.79871/52.22897/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BURY ST. EDMUNDS - [Day nurseries in BURY ST. EDMUNDS](/search?q=BURY+ST.+EDMUNDS) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rougham-acorns-and-woodlands-ltd-ip30-9jj-ey390482) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Last inspected 9 February 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children develop strong relationships with all staff as they settle quickly on arrival. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence as they move around the playroom to explore the resources accessible to them. Children display very keen interest in their play and learn to make decisions about what they want to do. For example, they are constantly in and out, playing on the decking area outside, leaving and returning independently as, and when, they wish to. Children use their imagination to narrate and make up stories as they play with their peers. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the outdoor area. They practise their physical skills as they learn to use the climbing frame, slide and ride-on tractors. Children develop their coordination and balance skills and take appropriate risks. Inspector highlights - Children develop strong relationships with all staff as they settle quickly on arrival. - Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence as they move around the playroom to explore the resources accessible to them. - Children display very keen interest in their play and learn to make decisions about what they want to do. - Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the outdoor area, practising their physical skills and developing coordination and balance. - Children use their imagination to narrate and make up stories as they play with their peers. - The curriculum is well sequenced and focuses on all areas of development. - Staff plan a range of exciting activities to promote children's curiosity and learning. - Children communicate confidently, and staff actively engage in conversations and introduce new vocabulary. Areas to develop - 1 Enhance staff understanding and practice on how to consistently help children develop their mathematical skills and concepts. - 2 Support the staff to develop a positive and consistent approach to behaviour management. Inspection #10263707 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210715) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the outdoor area. They practise their physical skills as they learn to use the climbing frame, slide and ride-on tractors. Children develop their coordination and balance skills and take appropriate risks. They climb the tree in the garden, navigating with their hands and feet as they make their way through the branches. Staff provide encouragement, praising them as they go along. Children enjoy regular trips to the school field, where they access wide open spaces to run. ## Parent Reviews of Rougham Acorns And Woodlands 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVhD83-GnVMqBIMHsYRpONtMaBoadlPuMps2unVRGNuJsKJtimw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ashley Hayes 7 years ago We absolutely love my son's school. All of his teachers are amazing and have raised their own children in this school. We like that it is out in the country and they do fun things with the children like forest school and gardening. My son loves that he gets to do all sorts of messy crafts and play outside. We get weekly updates and photos online. They also put on all types of fun parties for the families as well. We love A&W! 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10117100804644027532&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2014 - February 2023 Good - May 2017 Good - March 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Rougham Acorns And Woodlands ### What kind of childcare setting is Rougham Acorns And Woodlands? ### What stands out about Rougham Acorns And Woodlands? ### Whereabouts is Rougham Acorns And Woodlands? ### Which funding entitlements does Rougham Acorns And Woodlands accept? ### From what age does Rougham Acorns And Woodlands accept children? ### How is the outdoor area used at Rougham Acorns And Woodlands? ## Nearby day nurseries in BURY ST. 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