Opening hours
9am until 3pm
South Hills Burcombe
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2022)
Number of places
18 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Wiltshire
About this day nursery
South Hills Nurseries, established in 1993, began its journey in converted farm buildings within the secluded Wilton estate, embracing a holistic approach that blended Montessori methodology with nurturing care and a passion for outdoor learning. Over time, the nursery expanded significantly, opening nine additional locations across Wiltshire between 2009 and 2018.
Some of these newer nurseries are strategically linked with primary schools, academies, and children's centres, allowing them to provide outstanding care to various local communities. This commitment to excellence was recognised in 2018 when South Hills Nurseries received the Nursery Group of the Year prize at the NMT Awards, an accolade that celebrates the dedicated efforts of its teams.
The nursery focuses on developing curious minds, aiming to nourish each child’s sense of wonder by experiencing and exploring the world alongside them. They believe in fostering a supportive environment not only for the children but also for their staff, promoting a culture of trust, respect, and mutual admiration.
The nurseries strive to support each individual in their community, valuing uniqueness and empowering greatness through fun, play, and excitement. Happiness is considered fundamental, underpinning the motivation for lifelong learning, while holistic care ensures every child thrives.
Inspirational teaching drives every experience, and loving relationships enable all to flourish, with learning celebrating each child's unique journey within a safe and secure ethos that promotes independence, resilience, and well-being.
Our ethos
South Hills Nurseries are dedicated to developing curious minds from the tiniest to the tallest members in our awe inspiring environments. Our ultimate goal is to nourish each child’s sense of wonder by experiencing and gazing at the world with them. We believe in supporting each individual in our community to reach their full potential, valuing and celebrating uniqueness, and empowering greatness through fun, play and excitement. Happiness underpins the motivation for lifelong learning, and holistic care ensures that each child thrives. Inspirational teaching is at the heart of every experience, and loving and caring relationships enable all to flourish, with learning celebrating each individual’s journey within a safe and secure ethos that promotes independence, resilience and well-being.
What it's like
Children are very excited to come into nursery and show this by running in to join their friends. Welcoming staff are nurturing, and children approach them for support and praise. Children feel safe and secure and staff build on this confidence to encourage resilience in their learning.
Montessori methodologyOutdoor learningAward-winningHolistic careChild-led play
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2012
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for South Hills Burcombe
Last inspected 10 June 2022
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are very excited to come into nursery and show this by running in to join their friends. Welcoming staff are nurturing, and children approach them for support and praise. Children feel safe and secure and staff build on this confidence to encourage resilience in their learning.
Inspector highlights
- Staff respond intuitively to children's needs and seize every learning opportunity.
- Staff have high ambitions for all children and put targeted support in place where children need it.
- Leadership is exceptional and staff continually reflect on practice until they find a system that works.
- Staff have thoughtfully provided resources to encourage children to practise mathematics and early literacy skills, both inside and outside.
- Parents speak very highly of the staff, who provide a calm learning environment.
Inspection #10125971 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff have extremely high expectations of all children, including those with special needs and/or disabilities. Working with parents and professionals, staff expertly identify children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. These children receive the support they need to achieve as well as their peers.
Outdoor space
There are ample opportunities for the children to play outside in the large playground, where they climb trees or play hide and seek with their friends. Staff have thoughtfully provided resources to encourage children to practise mathematics and early literacy skills, both inside and outside.
Inspection history
Date: July 2014
- June 2022Outstanding
- July 2014Outstanding
Frequently asked about South Hills Burcombe
About the setting
South Hills Burcombe registered in 2012. It operates from Wilton and Barford Church of England Primary School, Wilton, Wiltshire. The nursery opens each weekday from 9am until 3pm term time only. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery currently employs two members of staff who hold relevant qualifications in early years.
- URN
- EY445150
- Registered person
- South Hills School Limited
- 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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