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Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool # Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 4.5 (4 parent reviews) · St. Ives Road, Somersham, Huntingdon, PE28 3ET · Cambridgeshire Number of places 103 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Cambridgeshire 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 Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool, located in Huntingdon, offers comprehensive childcare for children from three months to five years old. The nursery focuses on providing a stimulating and educational environment where children can thrive and learn through play. They are part of the larger Grandir UK group, emphasising a commitment to high-quality early years education and a supportive approach to child development. The nursery ensures that children receive a nurturing experience, fostering their curiosity and development through various engaging activities. They aim to create a positive foundation for lifelong learning, preparing children for their transition to primary school. Silks Farm also strongly supports families by accepting various government funding schemes to make childcare more accessible. What it's like Children are happy, secure and settled and make good progress in this welcoming nursery. They enjoy the personal greeting at the door and run in to explore the resources. Children reflect the positive approach demonstrated by staff and show they are developing skills that support their ability to learn. Accepts government funding schemes Focus on learning through play Part of Grandir UK group Nurturing environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool Last inspected 13 March 2023 · Kelly Eyre 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 Children are happy, secure and settled and make good progress in this welcoming nursery. They enjoy the personal greeting at the door and run in to explore the resources. Children reflect the positive approach demonstrated by staff and show they are developing skills that support their ability to learn. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff understand what children need to learn in order to make good progress, assessing them well and offering activities that relate to their interests. - Staff feel valued and well supported, receiving practical supervision and training to develop their practice. - Children of all ages show a love of books, eagerly engaging with stories and illustrations. - Staff support children well in developing their communication skills, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff are observant and respond to children's interests, promoting their learning, for example, through sorting dinosaurs by size and colour. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to further enhance children's play, for example, through encouraging them to think critically and solve problems as they encounter them - 2 help staff to gain an increased understanding of prioritising tasks, so that they consistently offer children the best support possible to build on their play and learning. Inspection #10281549 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213839) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10281549 Lead inspector Kelly Eyre Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213839)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638123) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/huntingdon/silks-farm-nursery-huntingdon/) St. Ives Road, Somersham, Huntingdon, PE28 3ET [© 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#/-0.02495/52.37702/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Huntingdon - [Day nurseries in Huntingdon](/search?q=Huntingdon) - [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=silks-farm-nursery-school-and-preschool-pe28-3et-2638123) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They feel that staff understand their children's needs and take care to help them settle and to interact with others. > Parents report that staff communicate well with them so that they understand what their children have been doing and their ongoing development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff speak clearly to children and support them well in developing their communication skills. This particularly supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and they make good progress. Outdoor space Older children organise running races, being careful to allow each other enough space. For example, children pour water in the garden and exclaim 'we've made a stream, it's flowing!'. ## Parent Reviews of Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool 4.5 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUHAYdD3-daAr5ZhO9qDPFRewWDSTM2-0txr1WJ_TdtdEsKn48ISA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Simon Biggs (Biggsy) 4 years ago Lots of activities for our little one to do, with almost realtime updates on the app of their eating, napping and other important info. Our child gets excited everytime we pull up to drop her off and comes home always happy and a little tired! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyOXZId3l3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4877e018128bae2d:0xc468ac17390ff956) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJA3M-QW51Ohmd8Uv4wfAKRwvbtcfHWxyM5t42gctyMLXnyWA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Brett Lamont 3 years ago A super place, the staff are friendly and really care about the children. They do their best to give feedback, and make a positive environment. As parents of 3 we highly recommend this school. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtajRXa0RnEAE!2m1!1s0x4877e018128bae2d:0xc468ac17390ff956) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJDhIRxAfiYUpmZajtXsMGaaXNNbi9MJiiySEjZL17mubESwg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rachel Howe 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyeHF2MEpREAE!2m1!1s0x4877e018128bae2d:0xc468ac17390ff956) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIdYPZsK9uqnSkc73EST3r8ksZKy7gJ-N0umZ7STaG4E7JBcA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jean Charter 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBcVlIQmVREAE!2m1!1s0x4877e018128bae2d:0xc468ac17390ff956) Reviews from Google for Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14152751044753357142&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2023 - April 2023 Good - March 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool ### What fees are published for Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool? ### Which funded hours can be used at Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool? ### What are the opening hours at Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool? ### Where is Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool located? ## Nearby day nurseries in Huntingdon Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Silks Farm Nursery School and Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Whitehall School Nursery Huntingdon · PE28 3EH ](/nursery/whitehall-school-nursery-pe28-3eh-ey449864) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Brambles Childcare Huntingdon · PE28 3NY ](/nursery/brambles-childcare-pe28-3ny-ey560545) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.8 mi ### Meadow View Farm Day Nursery Huntingdon · PE28 2XR ](/nursery/meadow-view-farm-day-nursery-ltd-pe28-2xr-2801109) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Earith PreSchool 7 Huntingdon · PE28 3QB ](/nursery/earith-preschool-7-pe28-3qb-221818) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Kindred St.Ives St. Ives · PE27 5JL 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/kindred-st-ives-pe27-5jl-ey304740) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### St Ives Nursery St. Ives · PE27 5JP 4.8(10 reviews) ](/nursery/st-ives-nursery-pe27-5jp-ey553133) [See all nurseries in Huntingdon →](/search?q=Huntingdon) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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