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Very accommodating, friendly and professional staff. My son has loved his time at nursery, I'll be very sad to see him leave for school this year. The staff were crucial in assisting my sons potty training journey. Excellent outdoor play area and a variety of toys for every type of child in and out. A nature driven school which also hosts two chickens and two guinea pigs which the children love interacting with. Highly highly reccomend", "datePublished": "2025-02-08T20:32:39.606890Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Zoe Taylor" }, "reviewBody": "Beautiful little nursery on top of a hill surrounded by countryside, teachers are amazing with the children that are in their care, go above and beyond for them. 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Swanton Abbott Pre-School # Swanton Abbott Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Swanton Abbott School, Youngmans Lane, Norwich, NR10 5DZ · Norfolk Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Norfolk 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 Swanton Abbott Pre-School, located in Norwich, NR10 5DZ, was established in 2008 and operates as a "Childcare on non-domestic premises" setting. The pre-school earned a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on June 12, 2023, reflecting its commitment to providing a warm and nurturing environment where children are eager to learn and develop. The dedicated team of three Level 3 qualified childcare staff foster close relationships with the children, helping them to feel safe and secure. The setting prioritises real-life learning experiences, such as caring for chickens and observing their life cycles, which instills a love for nature and hands-on engagement with living things. Children are encouraged to be independent and confident, from pouring their own drinks to expressing their feelings, all of which prepares them for their future education. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, during term time only, and provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. Parents consistently report that their children make "astounding" progress and develop essential skills for school readiness, with staff praised for being friendly, welcoming, and responsive to additional support needs. The pre-school also actively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by utilising additional funding like early years pupil premium to enhance their individual learning experiences. What it's like Children arrive happy and are eager to learn in this warm and nurturing pre-school. Staff have developed close relationships with children and help them to feel safe and secure. Children understand behaviour expectations, use manners, and are kind and considerate to their peers. They quickly help to tidy up their toys and learn to take turns with their resources. Warm and nurturing Real-life learning Developing independence Strong parent partnerships Good SEND support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 9am until 3pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2008 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Swanton Abbott Pre-School Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10289209 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223182)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY370040) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=swanton-abbott-pre-school-nr10-5dz-ey370040) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Swanton Abbott Pre-School Last inspected 12 June 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and are eager to learn in this warm and nurturing pre-school. Staff have developed close relationships with children and help them to feel safe and secure. Children understand behaviour expectations, use manners, and are kind and considerate to their peers. They quickly help to tidy up their toys and learn to take turns with their resources. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy and are eager to learn in this warm and nurturing pre-school. - Staff have developed close relationships with children and help them to feel safe and secure. - Children benefit from real-life learning experiences such as looking after the pre-school's chickens. - Staff support children to develop a love for reading and early literacy skills. - Children become increasingly independent, confidently pouring their own drinks and washing their hands. - The manager and staff team are passionate about providing children with the best start to their early education. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with regular communication about children's learning and progress. - The manager and staff work effectively with parents and other professionals to ensure strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Areas to develop - 1 Consider ways to further develop information sharing with parents to provide clear and consistent messages about healthy eating habits for children. - 2 Enhance professional development opportunities to focus more precisely on building staff's teaching skills to a higher level, particularly in supporting children's mathematical development. Inspection #10289209 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223182) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff work effectively with parents and other professionals to ensure the support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. Staff use additional funding, such as early years pupil premium funding, to support children's individual needs and enhance their learning experiences. Therefore, all children make great progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing outside each day to develop their physical skills. ## Parent Reviews of Swanton Abbott Pre-School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJByrvBYbhvDtgYTYYZsGEnsIWiYWsB_Mlcn4p4zMiBGizcgA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Clare Rushmer a year ago Fantastic pre-school. Very accommodating, friendly and professional staff. My son has loved his time at nursery, I'll be very sad to see him leave for school this year. The staff were crucial in assisting my sons potty training journey. Excellent outdoor play area and a variety of toys for every type of child in and out. A nature driven school which also hosts two chickens and two guinea pigs which the children love interacting with. Highly highly reccomend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURBMXF1TWpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d75a28b44ee9b3:0x3d0eab508ced545a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXSvV3m6kte6MpUi7lprno0uZp2jV9wWXbxjY3RhtgFFfesURiP=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zoe Taylor a year ago Beautiful little nursery on top of a hill surrounded by countryside, teachers are amazing with the children that are in their care, go above and beyond for them. My son was here for 2 years and he loved every moment of it. 100% would recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN2NXZDZl9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d75a28b44ee9b3:0x3d0eab508ced545a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJCNr3Gq9cWCgEmIIkhCMQh5c4jWkbHHAA1Q7Yu_r6m7rOIfw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Caroline Glibbery 3 years ago This is an amazing setting, the staff are great, the location is fantastic for little ones to safely explore the outside, they are Hygge accredited which is a danish approach and all about living in the moment. They follow a Wanderlust program with the children which is all about exploring your surroundings and season. Our little one thrived there despite not being able to talk and the staff coped brilliantly with her and were so inclusive. I can’t recommend this Pre- School enough please check them out you won’t be disappointed it’s a hidden gem [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCZ3VPbk9nEAE!2m1!1s0x47d75a28b44ee9b3:0x3d0eab508ced545a) Reviews from Google for Swanton Abbott Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4399642248437650522&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2009 - June 2023 Good - November 2017 Good - May 2015 Good - March 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Swanton Abbott Pre-School ### What age children does Swanton Abbott Pre-School take? ### How does Swanton Abbott Pre-School support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Swanton Abbott Pre-School? ### Which area does Swanton Abbott Pre-School serve? ### Which funded hours does Swanton Abbott Pre-School accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Norwich Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Swanton Abbott Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Brightstart Montessori Nursery, Scottow Scottow · NR10 5AQ ](/nursery/brightstart-montessori-nursery-scottow-nr10-5aq-ey375401) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Rainbow Childrens Nursery North Walsham · NR28 9SA 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/rainbow-childrens-nursery-nr28-9sa-ey219253) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Chestnut @ St Nicholas House North Walsham · NR28 9AT 4.3(10 reviews) ](/nursery/chestnut-st-nicholas-house-nr28-9at-2518283) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Poppies Nursery North Walsham · NR28 9AY ](/nursery/poppies-nursery-nr28-9ay-2633965) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Town Tots Pre School North Walsham · NR28 9HG ](/nursery/town-tots-pre-school-nr28-9hg-ey419842) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Coltishall & Horstead Preschool Norwich · NR12 7HL ](/nursery/coltishall-horstead-preschool-nr12-7hl-ey501142) [See all nurseries in Norwich →](/search?q=Norwich) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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