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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 6. · 7. The Farmyard Nursery Company # The Farmyard Nursery Company Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2025) · 5.0 (4 Google reviews) · Church Road, Ashburnham, Battle, TN33 9NU · East Sussex Number of places 29 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Farmyard Nursery is dedicated to offering outstanding childcare within its rustic setting. Committed to fostering a stimulating and secure atmosphere, the day nursery provides a comprehensive and engaging environment for children. The day nursery emphasises strong communication channels with parents, ensuring they remain informed and involved in their child's developmental journey. With a focus on nurturing young minds, the nursery strives to create a memorable and impactful early learning experience for every child in its care. They frequently update their social media channels, offering a glimpse into the daily activities and special events that enrich the children's time at the nursery. By providing various resources and forms, The Farmyard Nursery aims to facilitate a smooth and structured experience for families, ensuring all necessary information and requirements are readily accessible. What it's like Children flourish in this inspiring nursery, where staff thoughtfully design an environment and activities that spark wonder and creativity. The setting buzzes with lively exploration and teamwork, as children engage in activities like scooping and pouring in the sand and water kitchen, lifting and moving mud with diggers, and gathering natural materials to plan a home for a minibeast. Staff deepen children's thinking and language skills through rich conversations and meaningful activities, such as learning about the ladybird lifecycle, and prepare them exceptionally well for their next stage in learning and school. Rural setting Stimulating environment Outstanding Ofsted ## Pricing & funding 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.thefarmyardnursery.co.uk/contact/) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Farmyard Nursery Company Last inspected 28 May 2025 · Sophia Malcolm Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children flourish in this inspiring nursery, where staff thoughtfully design an environment and activities that spark wonder and creativity. The setting buzzes with lively exploration and teamwork, as children engage in activities like scooping and pouring in the sand and water kitchen, lifting and moving mud with diggers, and gathering natural materials to plan a home for a minibeast. Staff deepen children's thinking and language skills through rich conversations and meaningful activities, such as learning about the ladybird lifecycle, and prepare them exceptionally well for their next stage in learning and school. Inspector highlights - Leaders create a curriculum that is ambitious for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and English as an additional language (EAL). - Staff skilfully include literacy and numeracy learning into everyday activities, such as counting insects and writing sounds in the garden. - Staff have high expectations for behaviour and are excellent role models, teaching children polite communication and respect for others. - Staff know their key children incredibly well and work with outside agencies to provide tailored support for individual needs, including visual cards and Makaton signing. - Excellent consideration is given to promoting a healthy lifestyle through nutritious meals, growing vegetables, and physical challenges in the garden and woodland. Inspection #10398122 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280624) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Farmyard Nursery Company Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10398122 Lead inspector Sophia Malcolm [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280624)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551031) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thefarmyardnursery.co.uk/) Church Road, Ashburnham, Battle, TN33 9NU ## Explore day nurseries near Battle - [Day nurseries in Battle](/search?q=Battle) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-farmyard-nursery-limited-company-tn33-9nu-ey551031) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders create a curriculum that is ambitious for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff use assessment strategies effectively, such as weekly observations, milestone checks and parent discussions, to guide children's next steps. Staff know their key children incredibly well and, when needed, work with outside agencies such as speech and language and occupational therapists to provide tailored support for children's individual needs. For example, they use visual cards and Makaton signing, learn phrases in children's home languages and create structured routines. Outdoor space Children have opportunities to develop coordination and resilience. They embrace a variety of physical challenges, such as climbing and balancing on tyres and tunnels in the garden and exploring uneven terrain in the woodland. Staff encourage children to write sounds on boards when playing 'I spy' in the garden. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of The Farmyard Nursery Company 5.0 (4 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLuYmhywMfXDJ8WSYSFjjlhboMu9N66ME_aOTD7mlIWe44aAg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Manny K 9 months ago We’ve had such a great experience with this nursery – the staff are caring, the environment is warm. A special thank you to Sara and Tom, whose passion and leadership truly shine through. You can tell they really care about the children and their families. We’re so grateful! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKWlowaG1SemhmU21sTlpUSnBVWEpQVVVaU2VtYxAB!2m1!1s0x47df1341c5ef2673:0xb05de9465b6ddc81) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJtqbBVlXaqCS2OfvqGAREnfmGlvSgdQzikE685auOkS5s9Dg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michelle Aloof 4 years ago Couldn’t have found a better nursery setting! Our son is so happy here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQybXNpcjh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47df1341c5ef2673:0xb05de9465b6ddc81) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJA33n7A-HcYBLOjWpRJhV_UdoguTT6LC40lYvqyeLX__qZIQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) LESLEY JESSOP 2 years ago Lovely plants as usual thanks Lesley [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaM0lPTmN3EAE!2m1!1s0x47df1341c5ef2673:0xb05de9465b6ddc81) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI08n2Ylmcl1YPXgCQegGLntR6zga0mXoMNlG0413Np--SAYA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Matt Bumpass 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJcHEtMThBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df1341c5ef2673:0xb05de9465b6ddc81) Reviews from Google for The Farmyard Nursery Company. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12708570211900316801&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2019 - May 2025 Outstanding - October 2019 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Farmyard Nursery Company ### Where is The Farmyard Nursery Company located? ### What stands out about the quality of care at The Farmyard Nursery Company? ### What ages of children does The Farmyard Nursery Company take? ### How can The Farmyard Nursery Company be contacted? ### How does The Farmyard Nursery Company support children with SEND? ## About the setting The Farmyard Nursery opened in 2007 and re-registered in 2017. It operates from a converted barn in Ashburnham, East Sussex. It is open each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, 50 weeks a year. The nursery offers government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children. Fourteen staff work with the children, two of whom hold early years teaching status. Of the remaining staff, eight hold qualifications from levels 2 to 6. URN EY551031 Registered person The Farmyard Nursery Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Battle Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Farmyard Nursery Company. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### The Woodyard Forest School Battle · TN33 9NU ](/nursery/the-woodyard-nursery-tn33-9nu-2550206) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Attwood Farm Nursery Hailsham · BN27 4RA ](/nursery/attwood-farm-nursery-bn27-4ra-959223) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 mi ### Muddy Boots ' Sunshine Room' Ninfield · TN33 9JW ](/nursery/muddy-boots-sunshine-room-tn33-9jw-2574136) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.6 mi ### Muddy Boots 'Snowdrop Cottage' Ninfield · TN33 9EE ](/nursery/muddy-boots-snowdrop-cottage-tn33-9ee-2593325) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Claverham Day Nursery Battle · TN33 0HT ](/nursery/claverham-day-nursery-tn33-0ht-508991) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Herstmonceux Preschool Hailsham · BN27 4JX ](/nursery/herstmonceux-preschool-bn27-4jx-ey546062) [See all nurseries in Battle →](/search?q=Battle) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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