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My 2 year old daughter loves it. The staff are friendly, welcoming and very approachable. Their approach to the children is lovely. There is a great range of activities that meet all areas of development and a fab outside space. We would highly recommend this setting.\nKeep up the amazing work 👏", "datePublished": "2022-09-28T09:28:30.146864Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Yasmin Dadkhah" }, "reviewBody": "My daughter is the youngest member and is loving her time at Sunbeams. She loves the carers and is having a wonderful time. 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Sunbeams Shillingstone # Sunbeams Shillingstone Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Shillingstone C E V A Primary School, Augustan Avenue, Blandford Forum, DT11 0TX · Dorset Number of places 30 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Dorset 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 Sunbeams Shillingstone is a welcoming early years setting located within Shillingstone CE Primary School, offering a nurturing environment for children in Blandford Forum, Dorset. The nursery provides a range of services including a baby room, pre-school, nursery, holiday clubs, and after-school clubs. Emphasising outdoor learning, Sunbeams Shillingstone offers a "Muddy Munchkins" programme, an established Forest Nursery education for children aged three and above, held at the Dudsbury Guide Camp. " Sunbeams Shillingstone values parental involvement and strives to keep parents well-informed about their child's progress, as noted in their Ofsted report. The nursery encourages families to explore available government support for childcare costs. Our ethos Sunbeams Shillingstone emphasises outdoor learning through its "Muddy Munchkins" programme and Forest Nursery education, aiming to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment. They value parental involvement and keeping families informed. What it's like Children arrive confidently, and kind, caring staff greet them. Children seek warm reassurance from staff when needed and respond well to the comfort they receive. Children behave well and have good manners. Children enjoy music and rhyme from a young age to develop their language and creativity. Children learn about the natural world and enjoy visits within their local community to help them understand the world around them. Staff support children to make good progress from their starting points to help ensure that they have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school and later life. Forest Nursery education Outdoor learning focus Holiday and after-school clubs Nurturing staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 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. [Request pricing →](https://sunbeamsdaycare.co.uk/fees/) ## Key facts Opening hours weekdays from 8.15am to 5.15pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunbeams Shillingstone Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10332946 Lead inspector Lisa Large Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243889)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659314) 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://sunbeamsdaycare.co.uk/site/shillingstone-blandford/) Shillingstone C E V A Primary School, Augustan Avenue, Blandford Forum, DT11 0TX [© 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#/-2.24352/50.89468/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Blandford Forum - [Day nurseries in Blandford Forum](/search?q=Blandford+Forum) - [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=sunbeams-shillingstone-dt11-0tx-2659314) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunbeams Shillingstone Last inspected 4 March 2024 · Lisa Large 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 arrive confidently, and kind, caring staff greet them. Children seek warm reassurance from staff when needed and respond well to the comfort they receive. Children behave well and have good manners. Children enjoy music and rhyme from a young age to develop their language and creativity. Children learn about the natural world and enjoy visits within their local community to help them understand the world around them. Staff support children to make good progress from their starting points to help ensure that they have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school and later life. Inspector highlights - The management team plans a curriculum with a clear focus on developing children's personal, social, emotional and communication skills. - Staff organise settling-in sessions in a flexible way that meets the individual needs of children and their families. - Children use language well and staff respond positively, valuing babies' speech to build their self-confidence and develop their communication skills. - Children enjoy a wide variety of sensory play to develop their hand-to-eye coordination and fine motor skills. - Staff nurture a love of reading and teach children to respect their environment to develop a sense of responsibility and build their self-confidence. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to make their expectations during group activities clear and apply them consistently to ensure that all children can fully participate - 2 support staff to develop questioning techniques that extend and challenge children's learning further to ensure that they make the best possible progress. Inspection #10332946 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243889) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that their children are very happy at the nursery and that staff keep them well informed about their children's progress. > parents say that staff are 'nurturing' and that they particularly value the time their children spend outside. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use assessment well to identify any gaps in children's development and take swift action to close them. For example, they work with parents to share information and seek support from external agencies when needed. Outdoor space Children learn about the natural world and enjoy visits within their local community to help them understand the world around them. For example, they visit the nearby orchard and harvest herbs and vegetables in the garden. Staff say that they particularly value the time their children spend outside. ## Parent Reviews of Sunbeams Shillingstone 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVWmAajoccrBCp1uRp9QCfZf0_H_s_okhJ7HETh5c2j7Vv7xQGX=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jemma Smith 3 years ago Sunbeams is a wonderful setting. My 2 year old daughter loves it. The staff are friendly, welcoming and very approachable. Their approach to the children is lovely. There is a great range of activities that meet all areas of development and a fab outside space. We would highly recommend this setting. Keep up the amazing work 👏 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNldjl2X0lBEAE!2m1!1s0x4873b383d1eef5df:0xa1e32b42464ffdef) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLuqE9HvYt_BHBw3-aLStHcPJmR9goGEpTyL4i5fQXQ3uRwqw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Yasmin Dadkhah 3 years ago My daughter is the youngest member and is loving her time at Sunbeams. She loves the carers and is having a wonderful time. Would 10/10 recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlZ1B6ZkR3EAE!2m1!1s0x4873b383d1eef5df:0xa1e32b42464ffdef) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUsKNbGBvHBCbbA3hRwxul68MHEkgYDYRp7ufU_EwLzDEQvmiJ2=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kirstin Drake 3 years ago They have been very supportive sending my very nervous 3 year old daughter and she is settling in really well. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlXzZPU3NRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4873b383d1eef5df:0xa1e32b42464ffdef) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLc8aVtLtEbRk81YKFsTZvaCQTMIb03OaXbb6u_kDcK2rRMdg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jeremy Hunt 3 years ago Great nursery, my boys like all the friendly staff and always come home happy [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNldl8yemJnEAE!2m1!1s0x4873b383d1eef5df:0xa1e32b42464ffdef) Reviews from Google for Sunbeams Shillingstone. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11665215023467199983&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2024 - April 2024 Good - March 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunbeams Shillingstone ### What do parents value about Sunbeams Shillingstone? ### What is Sunbeams Shillingstone working on improving? ### How can Sunbeams Shillingstone be contacted? ### Does Sunbeams Shillingstone have an Ofsted rating? ### Does Sunbeams Shillingstone offer holiday club or wraparound care? ### From what age does Sunbeams Shillingstone accept children? ### How many places does Sunbeams Shillingstone have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Blandford Forum Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunbeams Shillingstone. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### The Ark Child Okeford Blandford Forum · DT11 8EL ](/nursery/the-ark-child-okeford-dt11-8el-141096) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Panda Pre-School Blandford Forum · DT11 7SN ](/nursery/panda-pre-school-dt11-7sn-ey435384) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.8 mi ### Winterborne Stickland Nursery School CIO Blandford Forum · DT11 0NN ](/nursery/winterborne-stickland-nursery-school-cio-dt11-0nn-2853153) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 4.5 mi ### Fontmell Magna Under Fives Shaftesbury · SP7 0PF ](/nursery/fontmell-magna-under-fives-sp7-0pf-ey413949) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 4.7 mi ### Archbishop Wake Nursery Blandford Forum · DT11 8SW ](/nursery/archbishop-wake-nursery-dt11-8sw-2848515) - [ Awaiting first inspection 4.8 mi ### Archway Nursery School Blandford Forum · DT11 8TX 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/archway-nursery-school-dt11-8tx-2845785) [See all nurseries in Blandford Forum →](/search?q=Blandford+Forum) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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