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The Folly Nursery in Dalwood

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
·The Folly Nursery, Dalwood, EX13 7EW · Devon
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

The Folly Nursery and Pre-School operates two distinct sites, one nestled in the charming East Devon village of Dalwood and the other located in Ilton, South Somerset. Both locations offer a nurturing environment for young children, accepting them for varying attendance patterns, from just two short sessions per week up to five full days.

The nursery prides itself on providing a comprehensive early years experience, with a focus on both indoor and outdoor learning. Parents seeking to learn more about either the Dalwood or Ilton branches are encouraged to visit the respective sections of the website for detailed information regarding their facilities, educational approach, and specific programmes.

The Folly Nursery is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere for all children in its care.

What it's like

Children are warmly greeted by staff as they arrive at the welcoming setting. All children feel safe and secure and are confident to ask for help when needed. Children demonstrate high levels of curiosity and engagement as they play with the exciting activities on offer.

Two locations (East Devon and South Somerset)Flexible attendance options

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.

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.45am to 6pm each weekday, all year around

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Folly Nursery

Last inspected 10 July 2023

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 warmly greeted by staff as they arrive at the welcoming setting. All children feel safe and secure and are confident to ask for help when needed. Children demonstrate high levels of curiosity and engagement as they play with the exciting activities on offer.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are warmly greeted by staff as they arrive at the welcoming setting.
  • Children demonstrate high levels of curiosity and engagement as they play with the exciting activities on offer.
  • Leaders and staff have effective assessment practices in place.
  • Parents report very positively about the setting.
  • Children show delight as they play with the activities provided by the forest-school programme.

Areas to develop

  • 1consistently use precise vocabulary to help babies and toddlers learn key words accurately to support their communication skills further
  • 2adapt teaching to help children hear and say letter sounds accurately, particularly for the most able children, in preparation for their early reading and writing skills.
Inspection #10298812 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

they are well informed about their child's day and their overall progress

the setting is very inclusive and that the environment provided for the children is 'fabulous'

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify if a child may have additional needs from the outset and carefully work in partnership with families and external agencies to support the child to reach their full potential. All children make good progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children show delight as they play with the activities provided by the forest-school programme. Staff carefully teach children about risks and how to be safe as they play in the area.

Inspection history

Date: January 2018

  • July 2023Good
  • January 2018Good

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