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Stephen Perse Nurseries - Dame Bradbury's

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
·Dame Bradbury's School, Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden, CB10 2AL · Essex
Number of places
41 places
Age range
1–2 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Stephen Perse Nurseries - Dame Bradbury's offers a comprehensive educational journey for children, spanning from babies at 10 months through to the end of junior school in Year 6. The nursery places a strong emphasis on fostering curiosity and building robust developmental foundations within a nurturing environment.

They encourage prospective families to engage early in the admissions process, starting with an enquiry to stay informed about available spaces and community events. Families are also invited to experience the nursery firsthand through guided tours, where they can meet the dedicated staff.

The admissions process is designed to be relaxed, focusing on ensuring a suitable fit between the child, their family, and the nursery community, particularly at the Kindergarten and Reception stages through developmental observations. Upon a successful assessment and confirmation of space, an offer is extended, with clear steps for acceptance and securing the child's place through a required deposit.

The nursery staff work closely with families to facilitate a smooth transition, providing essential information and arranging settling-in visits to ensure children feel comfortable and excited for their new journey.

What it's like

Children experience a broad range of learning opportunities, helping them to develop skills and make progress in all areas. Children are curious to explore the resources and show good levels of engagement. There is a focus on developing children's critical thinking skills and independent learning. Children of all ages are happy and engage confidently with staff and other children, forming strong attachments that help them feel safe and secure.

Holistic DevelopmentNurturing EnvironmentComprehensive Age RangeSchool Visits Encouraged

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stephen Perse Nurseries - Dame Bradbury's

Last inspected 21 October 2021 · Marisa White

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 experience a broad range of learning opportunities, helping them to develop skills and make progress in all areas. Children are curious to explore the resources and show good levels of engagement. There is a focus on developing children's critical thinking skills and independent learning. Children of all ages are happy and engage confidently with staff and other children, forming strong attachments that help them feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children experience a broad range of learning opportunities, helping them to develop skills and make progress in all areas.
  • Children of all ages are happy and engage confidently with staff and other children.
  • Children have many opportunities to be physically active.
  • The leadership team have a clear and ambitious vision.
  • Staff use information provided by parents and their own observations to establish what children already know and can do.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide staff with incisive feedback to enable them to improve their knowledge and skills to the highest level.
Inspection #10198702 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

they feel well informed about their child's progress and what they need to learn next.

They value the daily feedback provided by staff when they collect their children.

They appreciate the information staff share with them to help support children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children have many opportunities to be physically active. In the outside area, they peddle the bikes and scooters enthusiastically around a track, showing good control. Children regularly attend a forest school on site where they play and explore as they learn about nature and the environment.

Inspection history
  • November 2021Good
  • October 2021Good

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