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St. Michael's Nursery # St. Michael's Nursery in Barnstaple Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 4.2 (5 parent reviews) · Bickington Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, EX31 2DB · Devon Number of places 77 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Devon About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St. Michael's Nursery, located in Barnstaple, Devon, was registered in 2013 and offers full-day care for children aged 0 to 4. Their last Ofsted inspection on October 26, 2022, rated them 'Good' in all areas, maintaining their previous 'Good' rating. The nursery operates weekdays, 50 weeks a year, from 8 am to 6 pm, and receives funding for free early education for two, three, and four-year-olds. The dedicated team of 26 staff, including a cook, ensures a stimulating environment where children benefit from a sequenced curriculum focused on communication and social skills, effectively preparing them for school. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with children enthusiastically exploring an extensive outdoor area that supports physical activity and appropriate risk-taking. Strong links with local schools further support children's transition to primary education. What it's like Children benefit from a sequenced curriculum focused on developing communication and social skills, preparing them effectively for school. They develop trusting attachments with caring staff and are excited to explore the extensive outdoor area. All children, including those with SEND, make good progress. Good Ofsted rating Strong school links Outdoor learning focus Dedicated staff team Sequenced curriculum ## Key facts Opening hours open each weekday, for 50 weeks of the year, from 8am to 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St. Michael's Nursery Last inspected 26 October 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children benefit from a sequenced curriculum focused on developing communication and social skills, preparing them effectively for school. They develop trusting attachments with caring staff and are excited to explore the extensive outdoor area. All children, including those with SEND, make good progress. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from a sequenced curriculum. This focuses on developing the children's communication and social skills during each stage of their time at the setting, preparing them effectively for school. - The setting has established very strong links with the local schools. They invite teachers to take part in an event that parents can attend before applying for school places. - Children develop trusting attachments with the caring staff, who attend to their individual needs well. - Children are excited to explore the setting, including the extensive outdoor area that has been very well developed to support their learning and development across all areas of learning. - All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in the setting. - Children are encouraged to develop a keen interest in the world around them. - Staff share books and stories in an engaging way, and children listen intently. - Parents are very happy with the service the nursery provides and praise the staff for their impact on their children's learning and development. Areas to develop - 1 Further develop the quality of teaching to a consistently high standard throughout the setting. - 2 Identify targets for improvement for staff as part of their continued professional development. Inspection #10236189 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200664) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St. Michael's Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10236189 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200664)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463033) 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 Bickington Road, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, EX31 2DB [© 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#/-4.076/51.07204/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Barnstaple - [Day nurseries in Barnstaple](/search?q=Barnstaple) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-michael-s-nursery-ex31-2db-ey463033) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in the setting. The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) provides targeted support for children who require it and ensures timely referrals are made to outside agencies. This helps all children to achieve their full potential. Outdoor space Children are excited to explore the setting, including the extensive outdoor area that has been very well developed to support their learning and development across all areas of learning. They are physically active in their play and encouraged to take appropriate risks as they balance, climb and use tools. Older children use tweezers and spades safely, showing good levels of control. Babies and toddlers enjoy learning to catch and throw balls as they play outside. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language can take home dual-language books to share with their parents, helping them understand and value diversity. ## Parent Reviews of St. Michael's Nursery 4.2 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUSwoUoBGvvNFl_u9J-HdwYSd_VPuiCyhGSxGK4Cd0yNcbKlTLD=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Samantha Penny 11 years ago Quite simply an outstanding nursery with exceptional staff. Our children have attended St Michaels' nursery over the last 8 years and the quality has been consistently excellent. I couldn't imagine entrusting anyone else with my children as their experiences are so enriching varied and full of fun and support. I couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3eWY2dGpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c3a6bbff59e79:0x42cd1bf0c759eddf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUckTz8KgreNFqWUZErO9mfGT5VSQN9gVQMt3fvskZLK_OXRdKBLQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) S J a year ago Attentive and dedicated staff who look after the children with so much care. My little boy loves how much outdoor activities and play they have too. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNRd2FxWnFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c3a6bbff59e79:0x42cd1bf0c759eddf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVIHjnKSbPrfI8dQ24EoiZMMfWUwMYfZ_vLWkzNRZG9phEVMBKC=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Pieter Dancet 7 years ago Great nursery with good staff close to Barnstaple centre [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJdVpXWFlBEAE!2m1!1s0x486c3a6bbff59e79:0x42cd1bf0c759eddf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKmuyjvCMbuauouig98zb2hKzJ2ifgzSRGyfP5p2cQ-lZU8oA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Aurora Smith 7 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKUmEzWlRkV3BDUkRscVMyNU1hMHhhYjJwMFVGRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c3a6bbff59e79:0x42cd1bf0c759eddf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWznQeoBbMcA1p7D07zBTcale6CnDgUE2lvNt3xTZQGfRUSO7ODmQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Alaine Farmer 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3aU1uQzV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x486c3a6bbff59e79:0x42cd1bf0c759eddf) Reviews from Google for St. Michael's Nursery. 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