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The Farmhouse Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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4.3(4 Google reviews) ·5 Church Green, Witney, OX28 4AZ · Oxfordshire
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

The Farmhouse Nursery School is located on Church Green in Witney, operating from a 16th-century Grade II* listed building. It provides term-time care and education for children aged two to four years. The day nursery opens Monday and Friday from 8am to 5pm, and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 6pm.

The setting was judged Good by Ofsted at its inspection in May 2022. The inspector reported that children enjoy their time at the day nursery and feel safe and secure with the kind, nurturing staff. Reading is given a high priority, and children are supported to develop independence skills, such as putting on their own shoes. The inspector highlighted the well-planned programme of adult-focused learning as a strength, helping children to remember what they have been taught. The report also noted that staff effectively focus on children's personal, social and communication development.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at nursery and benefit from thoughtful settling-in arrangements. They develop the confidence to enjoy their time away from home and feel safe and secure with the kind, nurturing staff. Staff effectively focus on filling gaps in children's learning and experiences, particularly in personal, social and communication development, following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Historic Grade II* listed buildingFamily-like environmentWraparound care available

Pricing & funding

This nursery offers all-day, morning, and afternoon sessions. Additional wraparound care is available through an early morning breakfast club and two afternoon after-school club options.

Key facts

Opening hours

Nursery day 9am-3pm, wraparound care 8am-5:15pm

Session types

morning, afternoon, all day, breakfast club, after school club

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Farmhouse Nursery School

Last inspected 23 May 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 enjoy their time at nursery and benefit from thoughtful settling-in arrangements. They develop the confidence to enjoy their time away from home and feel safe and secure with the kind, nurturing staff. Staff effectively focus on filling gaps in children's learning and experiences, particularly in personal, social and communication development, following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff place a high priority on reading with children, providing cosy book corners and engaging children in conversations about stories.
  • Children develop lots of useful independence skills, such as putting on their own shoes, which builds their confidence and self-esteem.
  • The well-planned and effectively sequenced programme of adult-focused learning is a real strength, helping children remember what they have been taught, such as yoga poses.
  • A well-considered key-person system helps children build trusting relationships with staff, developing their confidence and independence.
  • The manager is very supportive of her staff team, leading by example and monitoring their well-being, which ensures a happy and positive environment.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's understanding of how and when to help children hold pencils and form letters correctly, to enhance the literacy curriculum further
  • 2develop more opportunities for children to learn to make thoughtful decisions around healthy eating choices.
Inspection #10235539 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak in glowing terms about their children's time at nursery.

Parents report that this was very beneficial to children's ongoing progress.

Google Reviews of The Farmhouse Nursery School

4.3
(4 Google reviews)
Simone Govier
10 months ago

Jess and the team are amazing my little boy loves going here 💙 Update:my little boy starts school in September and I cannot recommend farmhouse nursery enough they have truly helped my son and I just know he is going to miss the nursery and the team so much 😢

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Tudor Sheldon
4 years ago

Awesome for my daughter before she went to St Marys

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Inspection history

Date: October 2011

  • May 2022Good
  • March 2017Outstanding
  • February 2015Good
  • October 2011Good

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