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Sara's School # Sara's School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · Tedburn St. Mary Village Hall, Tedburn St. Mary, Exeter, EX6 6DZ · Devon Number of places 21 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sara's School, located in Tedburn St. Mary, Exeter, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, offering term-time care for children aged 0 to 11 years. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on January 31, 2024. Staff warmly welcome children and their families, fostering an environment where children confidently interact with familiar toys and resources, and parents have noted the good relationships children build with each other. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to children's interests, with leaders having a clear vision for what children should learn over time. Children at Sara's School particularly thrive in the outdoor area, enthusiastically engaging in a variety of activities, from counting insects to making 'frog pie' in the outdoor kitchen. This strong emphasis on outdoor learning supports their deep engagement and confident communication. The nursery also excels in its provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), offering careful monitoring, early interventions for needs such as speech and language difficulties, and collaborative work with external agencies. Children demonstrate a love of books, enjoying stories in the outdoor reading den, and make good progress in their physical development through activities designed to enhance both fine and gross motor skills. The nursery's hours are term time, with a breakfast club Tuesdays to Fridays and an after-school club Wednesdays and Thursdays. Some holiday care is also available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. What it's like Staff warmly welcome children and their families. Children begin playing with their friends as soon as they arrive and confidently find familiar toys and resources. They work together to practise balancing on plastic stepping stones and take care to cross them all without falling over. Outdoor learning Ambitious curriculum SEND provision Love of books Physical development Warm welcome ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sara's School Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10308381 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240498)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448999) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sara-s-school-ex6-6dz-ey448999) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sara's School Last inspected 31 January 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff warmly welcome children and their families. Children begin playing with their friends as soon as they arrive and confidently find familiar toys and resources. They work together to practise balancing on plastic stepping stones and take care to cross them all without falling over. Inspector highlights - Children learn particularly well in the outdoor area. - Leaders have a secure understanding of what they want children to learn over time. - Children demonstrate a love of books. - Children make good progress in their physical development. - Children become deeply engaged when learning outdoors. Areas to develop - 1 provide more opportunities for children to develop their ability to hold meaningful conversations and discuss their ideas with others - 2 strengthen partnerships with parents to provide a consistent approach to help new children, especially babies, to settle more quickly. Inspection #10308381 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240498) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on the good relationships children make with each other over time. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Staff monitor children's progress carefully and put in place early interventions to support children, such as those with speech and language difficulties. They work closely with other agencies where necessary, including taking part in local authority initiatives to support children with SEND. Outdoor space Children learn particularly well in the outdoor area. They delight as they collect and accurately count plastic insects and reptiles in small fishing nets and excitedly develop the activity by deciding to make 'frog pie for dinner' in the outdoor kitchen. Children become deeply engaged when learning outdoors, enthusiastically accessing the good range of activities on offer and talking confidently about what they are doing. Inspection history Date: December 2012 - January 2024 Good - March 2018 Good - September 2013 Good - December 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Sara's School ### What age children does Sara's School take? ### What do parents value about Sara's School? ### How does the outdoor space support learning at Sara's School? ### How are children with SEND supported at Sara's School? ## About the setting Sara's School registered in 2012 and is managed by the owner. It operates from the village hall in Tedburn St Mary, Devon. It is open during term time from 8am to 3pm on Tuesdays and Fridays, and from 8am to 5.30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. There are five staff, including the owner. Of these, four have a relevant level 3 childcare qualification, and one is an apprentice. The setting receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged two, three and four years old. 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