Opening hours
08:00am-6:00pm, early drop-off at 7:45 AM (all year round, except one week between Christmas and New Year)
Savernake Forest and Farm Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
Number of places
115 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Wiltshire
About this day nursery
Savernake Forest and Farm Nursery, located in a beautiful wood-beamed barn at the edge of Savernake Forest, offers high-quality education with nearly 20 years of experience. The day nursery operates year-round, closing only for one week between Christmas and New Year, with opening hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and an early drop-off option at 7:45 AM.
For school-aged children, they provide Holiday Clubs and Before and After School Clubs during term time. The day nursery prides itself on its child-centred approach, fostering independence and a love for learning from an early age.
A key distinguishing feature is its emphasis on outdoor education, integrating free play, fresh air, and the natural environment into the curriculum. Children benefit from a unique setting where they can interact with a nearby farm, learning about animals and the natural world, with fresh milk delivered daily.
The nursery also promotes healthy eating, encouraging children to explore new foods and the art of cooking, and is dedicated to being a positive part of the local community. The team at Savernake Forest and Farm Nursery is committed to creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a smooth transition for children with their settling-in sessions.
Our ethos
We nurture each child’s independence, inspired by a child-centred approach and a belief that it's never too early to instil a love of learning. We bring learning to the outdoors, where free play, fresh air, and the natural world are an integral part of the curriculum. Our approach encourages children to broaden their palates, explore the art of cooking, and embrace the adventure of trying new and varied foods. We are proud to be a local nursery that engages with the community in a positive way.
What it's like
Children eagerly arrive at the nursery, greeted warmly by staff who help them feel welcome and build strong bonds. Children progress their skills effectively and make the most of the rural location, visiting woodlands to learn about nature and watching tractors. Staff involve children in daily routines, with older children proudly serving themselves at mealtimes.
Forest and farm settingChild-centred approachOutdoor learningHealthy eating focusCommunity-engaged
Pricing & funding
A registration fee is required to secure a place at the nursery. Specific session rates, age bands, and billing cycles are not detailed in the provided text.
Good to know
- A registration fee of £75 is required to accept a place at the nursery.
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Savernake Forest and Farm Nursery
Last inspected 13 June 2024 · Rachel Howell
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children eagerly arrive at the nursery, greeted warmly by staff who help them feel welcome and build strong bonds. Children progress their skills effectively and make the most of the rural location, visiting woodlands to learn about nature and watching tractors. Staff involve children in daily routines, with older children proudly serving themselves at mealtimes.
Inspector highlights
- The manager works closely with the owners and senior managers in their small nursery group, having high aspirations for children and reviewing all aspects since the nursery changed hands last year.
- The safeguarding of children is focused on closely, with the management team constantly assessing all areas and enhancing safety and security practices.
- Staff carefully support babies' well-being, following their individual routines and providing thoughtful designated spaces for rest.
- Children enjoy challenging their physical skills, moving in different ways, with pre-school children having fun in dance sessions and toddlers exploring their new indoor climbing frame.
- The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with staff to help children achieve their potential and be well prepared for school, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas to develop
- 1enhance the focus on helping children learn about and understand safe practices and begin to follow these independently
- 2extend the teaching and support staff provide for the younger children's speech
- 3support the development of staff's teaching and help all staff interact and support children's learning to a consistently high level
Inspection #10353479 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
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parents are very positive about the new online communication app that has been introduced, and they say that they find the information staff share very useful
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with staff to help children achieve their potential and be well prepared for their move on to school. This includes children who have special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND).
Outdoor space
Staff make the most of their rural location and links to the farm. Children visit the woodlands to learn about nature. Babies avidly watch tractors pulling interesting equipment drive past.
Google Reviews of Savernake Forest and Farm Nursery
5.0
(6 Google reviews)
Victoria James
a year ago
Our son has attended Savernake Nursery full time for a year now. He is so happy there. The staff are so friendly and caring. They do lots of different activities and play, we get excellent feedback and communication about his progress and how his days have been. We are very happy with the nursery and would not hesitate to recommend it.
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summer rhi
a year ago
this nursery is incredible. my daughters 2nd term going. My daughters confidence has grown a massive amount and the care she receives is always beyond impeccable. the staff are have been amazing and always friendly and go beyond to help with anything asked of them. Thank you for your support. B.Tracey
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C. J.
a year ago
A lovely nursery where the staff really care about the children. My daughter is very happy and we love that she goes on walks in the forest and that they have external companies come in to teach French and football.
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Steph Coomber
a year ago
Love Savernake nursery, they do such a wonderful job looking after our little boy. He’s come on so much since being with them and he is such a confident happy little boy and the nursery staff play a big part in that
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Anonymous
a year ago
Excellent nursery, wonderful staff, would recommend to anyone!
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
13 June 2024
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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About the setting
The Avenue Nursery registered under new owners in 2023. It operates from a converted barn within the Warren Courtyard complex at Savernake, near Marlborough, Wiltshire. The nursery is situated in a rural setting in the grounds of a working dairy farm. The nursery employs 20 members of childcare staff, with a mix of qualifications including degree level, qualified teacher status, and various level 2 and 3 qualifications, as well as a nursery cook with a level 2 catering qualification. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- 2746107
- Registered person
- Minoa Savernake Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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