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The Duckling Nursery # The Duckling Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · Writtle Infant School, Writtle, CM1 3HZ · Essex Number of places 28 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Duckling Nursery, situated within the grounds of Writtle Infant School, offers sessional and full-day childcare for children aged 2 to 5 years, operating during term time. The nursery prioritises a safe and secure learning environment, fostering positive relationships and promoting British values. They believe that children thrive when their individual needs are met and when they feel secure and healthy. The outdoor area is a key feature, comprising a fenced garden with an all-weather surface, sensory roadway, shingle pit, wooden climbing structures, and a mud kitchen, all shaded by established trees. Inside and out, a variety of equipment supports enriching play experiences. The nursery's ethos centres on kindness—towards oneself, others, and nature—and they aim to create a welcoming, homely atmosphere that promotes positive relationships among staff, children, and families. Staff act as role models, encouraging children to explore, experiment, and learn through play to reach their full potential. Our ethos At The Duckling Nursery, we are passionate about Safeguarding children and keeping them safe at all times. We believe that children learn best when they are healthy, safe, secure, when their individual needs are met and when they have positive relationships with the adults caring for them. We actively promote British values and encourage and praise positive, caring and polite behaviour and provide an environment where children learn to respect themselves, other people and their surroundings. At the Duckling Nursery we promote kindness through everything we do by: - Being kind to ourselves - Being kind to others - Being kind to nature We provide a homely, welcoming environment to all and promote positive respectful relationships and wellbeing among staff, which is mirrored in relationships among children and their families. By exploring, experimenting and learning through their own play and through the motivation from staff acting as role models, each unique child is encouraged to reach their full potential in their own time. What it's like The Duckling Nursery has a clear vision and high expectations for all children, supported by a well-thought-out key-person system. Staff provide a varied curriculum based on children's interests and developmental needs, engaging with them and adapting their approach. Children have choices in their play, and staff effectively collaborate with other professionals, ensuring continuity of care and learning. Term-time only Emphasis on outdoor play Homely and welcoming environment Focus on kindness and British values ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Duckling Nursery Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10364600 Lead inspector Lyndsey Barwick Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266298)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535765) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-duckling-nursery-cm1-3hz-ey535765) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.ducklingnursery.co.uk/home/pricelist/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 5.30pm; Fridays, 7.30am to 12.45pm. Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Sessional care, Full day care Established 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Duckling Nursery Last inspected 3 December 2024 · Lyndsey Barwick 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 The Duckling Nursery has a clear vision and high expectations for all children, supported by a well-thought-out key-person system. Staff provide a varied curriculum based on children's interests and developmental needs, engaging with them and adapting their approach. Children have choices in their play, and staff effectively collaborate with other professionals, ensuring continuity of care and learning. Inspector highlights - The provider has clear improvements since the last inspection and has worked hard to implement required changes. - Children are becoming confident communicators, enjoying stories, songs, and enthusiastically joining in with action rhymes. - Children demonstrate high levels of concentration in their chosen activities and are engaged at all times. - Children have constant access to the outdoor space with plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. - Staff support children in developing their independence with self-care skills. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the quality of staff's interactions with children to help them consistently challenge and extend children's learning as they play and during planned activities - 2 encourage staff to implement appropriate hygiene procedures in relation to handwashing after nose wiping. Inspection #10364600 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266298) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the setting. > They report that their children have made good progress in their development since starting and are happy to attend. > Parents feel that any issues they raise are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Funding is well used to provide additional opportunities for children to make progress, ensuring that all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children in receipt of additional funding, make good progress from their starting points. Staff engage effectively with other professionals when required and communicate with other settings involved with families to ensure continuity of care and learning. Outdoor space Children have constant access to the outdoor space where there are plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills, including using balance bikes and climbing frames. Staff have identified the need for more space and have started using the school playground to further support physical development. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024 Date: June 2024 - December 2024 Good - June 2024 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about The Duckling Nursery ### How can The Duckling Nursery be contacted? ### What is the age range at The Duckling Nursery? ### What is The Duckling Nursery working on developing? ### How is The Duckling Nursery classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Writtle Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Duckling Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kiddi Caru Nursery Writtle Chelmsford · CM1 3SS 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-cm1-3ss-ey334078) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Little Learners Chelmsford · CM1 2SB ](/nursery/little-learners-cm1-2sb-ey268807) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chelmsford Chelmsford · CM2 0GT 4.4(24 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chelmsford-cm2-0gt-650090) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.8 mi ### Dovedale Nursery Chelmsford · CM2 0JQ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/dovedale-nursery-cic-cm2-0jq-2824756) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Aspen Tree Childcare Chelmsford · CM1 2PB 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/aspen-tree-childcare-cm1-2pb-2721405) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Camelot Day Nursery Chelmsford · CM2 0JD 4.3(18 reviews) ](/nursery/camelot-day-nursery-cm2-0jd-ey427876) [See all nurseries in Writtle →](/search?q=Writtle) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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