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The Bush Nursery # The Bush Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · The Bush Nursery, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4HP · Somerset Number of places 11 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 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 Bush Nursery, established in 2000, provides a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30pm, for 48 weeks of the year, it operates on an all-year basis rather than term-time only. The nursery received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in its latest inspection on 2nd September 2022. Children are noted to settle quickly and confidently with the caring staff, who encourage participation in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. The curriculum embraces outdoor learning, with staff implementing ideas from training to develop the outside area. For example, children show enthusiasm for finding leaves and sticks in the garden to create shakers. Staff engage children in discussions about their feelings, helping them to learn about emotions. Parents have expressed appreciation for the nursery, commenting positively on their children's progress and valuing the regular communication from staff, which keeps them informed about their child's activities and how to support learning at home. The nursery remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with the manager maintaining contact with families and providing activity ideas for children at home. What it's like Children settle quickly and confidently with caring staff who talk to them about their home activities and encourage participation. Children engage enthusiastically in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, showing curiosity and absorption in their play. Staff help children learn about emotions by discussing their feelings. Caring staff Secure relationships Engaging activities Curiosity in play Expressing emotions Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, for 48 weeks of the year Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Bush Nursery Last inspected 2 September 2022 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 settle quickly and confidently with caring staff who talk to them about their home activities and encourage participation. Children engage enthusiastically in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, showing curiosity and absorption in their play. Staff help children learn about emotions by discussing their feelings. Inspector highlights - Children come into the nursery confidently and settle quickly with caring staff. - Children have secure relationships with staff, seeking comfort and sharing achievements. - Children engage enthusiastically with a wide variety of activities, both inside and outside. - Children show curiosity and become absorbed in their play. - Children enjoy sharing books and stories, learning to handle them carefully. Areas to develop - 1 extend children's learning even further by providing suitably challenging activities for all children to meet their individual learning needs - 2 be consistent with behaviour management techniques so that all children understand and can follow the expectations of the setting. Inspection #10234221 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50195092) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Bush Nursery Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10234221 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50195092)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142802) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-bush-nursery-ba4-4hp-142802) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are complimentary about the nursery and comment positively on the progress that their children are making. > Parents value the communication from staff, which keeps them updated on what their child has been doing and how they can further support learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children are keen to look for leaves and sticks in the garden to make shakers. Staff implement ideas from training, such as developing the outside area. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: September 2007 - September 2022 Good - September 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - October 2016 Good - July 2013 Good - June 2013 Good - November 2011 Requires improvement - June 2008 Requires improvement - September 2007 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about The Bush Nursery ### What is the outdoor space like at The Bush Nursery? ### What do parents value most about The Bush Nursery? ### When is The Bush Nursery open? ### Whereabouts is The Bush Nursery? ### Which funded hours does The Bush Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Shepton Mallet Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Bush Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Pilton Pre-School Pilton · BA4 4DH ](/nursery/pilton-pre-school-ba4-4dh-142986) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Next Steps Childcare Centre Shepton Mallet · BA4 6QL 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/next-steps-childcare-centre-ba4-6ql-ey263811) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### First Steps Day Nursery Shepton Mallet · BA4 5QT ](/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ba4-5qt-142796) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Willow Nursery and Pre-School Shepton Mallet · BA4 5PG ](/nursery/willow-nursery-and-pre-school-ba4-5pg-ey281171) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery Shepton Mallet · BA4 5HE ](/nursery/shepton-mallet-community-infants-school-and-nursery-ba4-5he-ey443577) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### Tree House Day Nursery Wells · BA5 3DL ](/nursery/tree-house-day-nursery-ba5-3dl-ey476283) [See all nurseries in Shepton Mallet →](/search?q=Shepton+Mallet) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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