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The Co-operative Childcare Carterton

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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5.0(3 parent reviews)
·West Oxfordshire Industrial Park, Waivers Ground, Brize Norton, OX18 3YJ · Oxfordshire
Number of places
86 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

The Co-operative Childcare Carterton, operating under the Little Pioneers brand, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. Located in Brize Norton, this nursery focuses on delivering quality early years education through a diverse team of experienced practitioners.

The curriculum incorporates engaging activities such as basic Spanish lessons and weekly sing-and-sign sessions to foster early language development. The nursery is committed to the holistic growth of each child, emphasising a 'Pioneering Pathway' that encourages independence, resilience, and social responsibility.

They implement a 'Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies' approach, integrating fun with learning about physical and emotional well-being. Furthermore, the ethos promotes a sense of community and cooperation, valuing each child's unique contribution.

The facility provides modern, bright, and airy spaces, complemented by an adventure garden, ensuring a rich environment for exploration and learning. Parents can choose from year-round or term-time-only spaces, with flexible session options including full days, short days, and school days.

The nursery prides itself on its strong parent partnerships and dedicated Key Person system to ensure a smooth and supportive transition for children. All staff are paediatric first aid trained with Millie's Mark certification, providing parents with peace of mind regarding their child's safety and well-being.

Our ethos

The Co-operative Childcare Carterton, under the Little Pioneers brand, is committed to the holistic growth of each child through its 'Pioneering Pathway' which encourages independence, resilience, and social responsibility. They also implement a 'Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies' approach, blending fun with learning about physical and emotional well-being, and fostering a sense of community and cooperation where each child's unique contribution is valued. Quality early years education is delivered by experienced practitioners, incorporating Spanish lessons and sing-and-sign sessions for language development.

What it's like

Children are happy and feel safe at nursery, forming warm relationships with kind and nurturing staff, especially in the baby room. They learn acceptable behaviour, cooperate well, and make good progress, becoming inquisitive learners who can express themselves and understand the world.

Millie’s Mark certifiedSpanish and Sing & Sign lessonsAdventure gardenCo-operative values

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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.

Key facts

Session types

Full Day, Short Day, School Day, Morning, Afternoon, Term Time Only

Opening hours

7.30am – 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Co-operative Childcare Carterton

Last inspected 21 July 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 are happy and feel safe at nursery, forming warm relationships with kind and nurturing staff, especially in the baby room. They learn acceptable behaviour, cooperate well, and make good progress, becoming inquisitive learners who can express themselves and understand the world.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff model language very well, adapting interactions to children's ages, which helps build understanding and vocabulary.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to develop physical skills, aiding coordination, strength, and a healthy lifestyle.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive very effective support from leaders, staff, and parents.
  • Babies form very secure attachments with staff, and older children are relaxed, confident, and increasingly independent.
  • Managers make accurate assessments of provision quality and plan to further support staff in curriculum planning and delivery.

Areas to develop

  • 1refine planning so that staff identify more precisely what they want children to learn from planned learning experiences, and how best to sequence that learning
  • 2support staff to confidently and consistently implement the nursery's use-of-dummy policy.
Inspection #10239547 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive very effective support. Leaders work closely with staff and parents to ensure children get any additional support they may need to get the most out of their time at nursery and make the progress of which they are capable.

Outdoor space

Older children have regular access to the outside area where they are encouraged to run, use large, wheeled toys and play with bats and balls.

Parent Reviews of The Co-operative Childcare Carterton

5.0
(3)
Abigail Rose
a year ago

All the staff at the nursery are so welcoming and friendly, our son LOVES going here and often asks if he is going to nursery on days he isn’t! They do an amazing range of activities, plenty of outdoor play and the updates throughout the day are great.

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Claire Yates
2 years ago

The staff at this nursery make it the lovely place it is ! Our daughter is always very happy there. Plus the food is home cooked and they do a good variety of activities :)

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Inspection history

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