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The Brambles Day Nursery # The Brambles Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2021) · Pen Elm Hill, Pen Elm, Taunton, TA2 6PE · Somerset Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2021 Local authority Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Brambles Day Nursery in Taunton is dedicated to fostering a safe, stimulating, and joyful environment where every child can grow and achieve their full potential. The nursery believes in a curriculum that is both exciting and balanced, drawing from all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage to promote healthy development. A key focus is placed on a high-quality learning environment that prioritises children's social and emotional well-being, embedding British values such as kindness, helpfulness, and respect. This approach helps children develop an awareness of themselves, others, and their community. The nursery strongly advocates for outdoor learning, integrating a Forest School approach into daily activities, which offers significant benefits including confidence building, problem-solving skills, and a positive relationship with nature. The Brambles Day Nursery operates in partnership with the charity ‘Go Commando,’ providing support to Royal Marine families and civilian families alike. They emphasise the importance of collaboration between parents and providers to ensure each child thrives. Our ethos The Brambles Day Nursery believes all children have the right to learn through exciting, stimulating and fun experiences which encourage them to be healthy and be happy and safe. In addition, they have the right to be valued and respected. We provide a relevant, balanced and exciting curriculum based on all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We feel it’s important to have a high-quality learning environment where the social and emotional needs of children are given top priority. British values are embedded in our day to day curriculum, teaching children to be kind, helpful and respectful, making children aware of themselves, others and the community. The learning environment is fundamental in providing the children with a sense of security, belonging and effective learning. We provide the children with a learning environment that is appropriate to their age and individual needs. This will be monitored and reviewed on a regular basis to maintain the effectiveness of the provision. We strongly believe in the importance of outdoor learning. There are enormous benefits to outdoor learning, some of these include risk taking, confidence building, problem solving. We will be incorporating forest school into nursery life. What it's like All children are remarkably settled and confident. Staff highly value each child and adapt their care and teaching to meet individual needs, leading to strong bonds. Staff have exceptionally high expectations, promoting outstanding independence skills, with children demonstrating exemplary behaviour and emotional well-being. Forest School Charity-run Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Outdoor Learning Focus ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Brambles Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2021 Inspection no. 10175025 Lead inspector Kelly Sunderland Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50165834)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553802) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-brambles-day-nursery-ta2-6pe-ey553802) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am and 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Brambles Day Nursery Last inspected 1 June 2021 · Kelly Sunderland Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend All children are remarkably settled and confident. Staff highly value each child and adapt their care and teaching to meet individual needs, leading to strong bonds. Staff have exceptionally high expectations, promoting outstanding independence skills, with children demonstrating exemplary behaviour and emotional well-being. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is inspiring, ambitious and well planned to meet children's interests and individual needs. - Outdoor learning is given extremely high priority for all children, with stimulating and interesting outdoor learning environments. - Staff promote children's communication and language development at every opportunity, with a high emphasis on rich vocabulary. - The managers lead their team with enthusiasm and are passionate about providing children and their families with the highest possible outcomes. - Partnerships with parents, professionals, local schools and other settings that children attend are exceptional. Inspection #10175025 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50165834) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > The nursery offers a wonderfully loving, caring and personalised approach Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The managers and staff closely track children's progress through highly effective observations and assessments. All staff take prompt and effective action to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Outdoor learning is given extremely high priority for all children. The outdoor learning environment is stimulating and interesting, with older children eagerly taking part in forest school sessions in the woodland garden. Inspection history Most recent inspection 1 June 2021 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50165834) ## Frequently asked about The Brambles Day Nursery ### What stands out in the latest inspection for The Brambles Day Nursery? ### Who makes up the staff team at The Brambles Day Nursery? ### Where is The Brambles Day Nursery located? ### What do parents value about The Brambles Day Nursery? ### How can The Brambles Day Nursery be contacted? ### Which curriculum approach does The Brambles Day Nursery follow? ### Which funded childcare entitlements are accepted at The Brambles Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Taunton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Brambles Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.8 mi ### Brock House Day Nursery Taunton · TA2 6RS 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/brock-house-day-nursery-ta2-6rs-ey464738) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.2 mi ### Little Adventures Nursery (Taunton) Taunton · TA2 6BB 4.8(18 reviews) ](/nursery/little-adventures-nursery-taunton-ta2-6bb-2660796) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The Beehive Day Nursery Taunton · TA1 5AA ](/nursery/the-beehive-day-nursery-ltd-ta1-5aa-ey436790) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Spring Bishops Hull Taunton · TA1 5EB ](/nursery/spring-bishops-hull-ta1-5eb-2711629) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.6 mi ### Taunton School Pre-Prep & Nursery Taunton · TA2 6AD 3.3(8 reviews) ](/nursery/taunton-school-nursery-ta2-6ae-ey310094) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Mama Bear's Day Nursery Taunton · TA1 5AX ](/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-ta1-5ax-ey417132) [See all nurseries in Taunton →](/search?q=Taunton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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