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The Avenue Children's Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·7 The Avenue, Warminster, BA12 9AA · Wiltshire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

The Avenue Children's Centre in Warminster offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where each child is valued and supported in their learning journey. The centre focuses on providing a broad and balanced curriculum, encouraging children to develop key skills and positive attitudes towards learning.

They embrace an ethos of kindness, honesty, and respect, aiming to foster well-rounded individuals. The staff are dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere, ensuring children feel safe and happy as they explore and discover.

The centre also provides a comprehensive Early Years Foundation Stage programme, focusing on holistic development. Additionally, they are part of the wider school community, benefiting from shared resources and a seamless transition for children progressing to primary school.

The centre actively engages with parents and the wider community, encouraging a collaborative approach to children's education and development.

Our ethos

We are enthusiastic about learning and continually strive to develop children's confidence, independence, curiosity, engagement, resilience and creativity through a variety of learning opportunities planned for inside and outside the classroom. We provide opportunities for children to gain knowledge and acquire skills which will equip them with a passion and excitement to continue their learning journey at school and beyond.

What it's like

Children flourish at this welcoming and supportive setting, quickly building strong relationships with staff and showing keen interest in their learning. Staff know each child exceptionally well, planning meaningful activities that help them become confident learners and achieve their goals. Children also demonstrate especially good behaviour, learning and following routines quickly.

Holistic DevelopmentEYFS CurriculumCommunity FocusedKindness, Honesty, Respect Ethos

Pricing & funding

This nursery charges hourly rates for additional hours outside of funded provision, with differing rates for children under and over two years old. It also offers Breakfast Club and After School Club sessions, alongside standard full and half day sessions.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • A 10% sibling discount is available.
  • Fees are structured around full day and half day sessions.

Key facts

Food

Snacks and drinks are provided. Meals can be ordered from the school kitchen or children can bring a packed lunch.

Opening hours

07:45 – 17:30

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Session types

Full Day, Half Day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Avenue Children's Centre

Last inspected 17 January 2023 · Mikaela Jauncey

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 flourish at this welcoming and supportive setting, quickly building strong relationships with staff and showing keen interest in their learning. Staff know each child exceptionally well, planning meaningful activities that help them become confident learners and achieve their goals. Children also demonstrate especially good behaviour, learning and following routines quickly.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have a secure knowledge of child development and construct an ambitious and balanced curriculum.
  • The SENCo has a strong understanding of her role and supports staff to provide individual plans for children with SEND.
  • Leaders have a clear vision of quality care and education, supporting staff reflection and ongoing training.
  • Staff expertly develop and extend children's language development through skilled communication and introduction of new vocabulary.
  • Children benefit from challenging opportunities for physical activity throughout the day, provided by staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide regular opportunities to extend older children's independence skills
  • 2support staff to teach children about the importance of healthy lifestyles and good dental hygiene.
Inspection #10233128 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a strong understanding of her role. She supports staff to provide individual plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She engages effectively with parents and professionals to ensure that children with SEND make timely progress.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from the challenging opportunities staff provide for them to be physically active throughout the day. For example, babies and toddlers have space and resources to practise crawling, walking and climbing. Older children have fun as they cooperatively move plastic crates to build large structures.

Inspection history

Date: June 2010

  • January 2023Good
  • February 2017Good
  • October 2014Good
  • June 2010Good

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