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The Barn Nursery School in Wimborne

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
·Stapehill Farm, Uddens Drive, Wimborne, BH21 7BE · Dorset
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

The Barn Nursery School, established in 1974, provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children aged 2–4 years. 45pm, the nursery focuses on nurturing happy and excited children.

The latest Ofsted report, dated 18/07/2023, rates the nursery as 'Good' overall across all key areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children are warmly greeted by friendly staff, fostering an atmosphere where they quickly engage with friends and activities.

The curriculum effectively supports children's development, from identifying colours and following instructions for younger children to exploring letters, sounds, and confidently identifying words for older children, thus building skills essential for future reading. The manager maintains robust systems for identifying and supporting children who may be at risk of falling behind, collaborating with external professionals to create targeted plans and remove learning barriers.

The outdoor learning environment involves a garden for fresh air and exercise, complemented by sports sessions that enhance physical development and emotional well-being. Parents consistently praise the staff as 'kind', 'nurturing', and supportive, not only for the children but for the parents too.

Songs and music are integral to the daily routine, with the manager often playing the piano for nursery rhymes and actions, enriching communication and language skills, and understanding of rhythm.

What it's like

Children are happy and excited as they arrive; they are welcomed warmly by friendly staff. They participate in activities that help them identify colours and follow instructions, and older children explore letters and sounds, identifying words confidently. This supports children to develop skills for future reading.

Passionate ManagerIndividualised LearningStrong SEND SupportMusic & MovementHealthy LifestylesDeveloping Independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Tuesday to Friday, between 8.45am and 2.45pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1974

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Barn Nursery School

Last inspected 18 July 2023

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 are happy and excited as they arrive; they are welcomed warmly by friendly staff. They participate in activities that help them identify colours and follow instructions, and older children explore letters and sounds, identifying words confidently. This supports children to develop skills for future reading.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is passionate about providing children with the best start to their early education. All staff know all the children well and their next steps in learning.
  • The manager has good systems in place to identify and help children at risk of falling behind in their learning. She works collaboratively with external professionals to create targeted plans.
  • Songs and music play a big part in the nursery. Children enjoy singing nursery rhymes and using actions, with the manager playing the piano.
  • Staff promote healthy lifestyles throughout the day. Children have access to fresh drinking water and a variety of nutritious snacks.
  • Children develop their independence skills confidently. They choose their own snack and pour their own drinks, and manage their personal care.

Areas to develop

  • 1make better use of questioning during children's discussions to increase their thinking skills and promote their language development further
  • 2enhance professional development opportunities to drive the good quality of practice to the highest level.
Inspection #10298814 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that the staff are 'kind', 'nurturing' and 'always there to support the children as well as the parents'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager has good systems in place to identify and help children at risk of falling behind in their learning. She works collaboratively with external professionals to create targeted plans. This helps to break down barriers in children's learning and improve their situations.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy fresh air and exercise in the nursery garden. Furthermore, children take part in sports sessions. This helps to build their physical development and supports their emotional health and well-being.

Inspection history

Date: July 2004

  • August 2023Good
  • July 2023Good
  • February 2018Good
  • January 2018Good
  • July 2015Good
  • June 2015Good
  • April 2011Good
  • March 2011Good
  • July 2007Good
  • July 2004Good

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