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The Gables Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2022)
·The Gables Nursery, Gables Road, Willand, EX15 2PL · Devon
Number of places
18 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

The Gables Nursery in Willand, Devon, provides care and education for children from birth to two years. The day nursery operates from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, all year round. At its inspection in June 2022, Ofsted judged the overall effectiveness of the provision to be Outstanding.

The inspector's report highlighted that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make excellent progress. Staff use successful strategies, such as signing, to support children's communication skills. Children have opportunities for physical development in a well-equipped garden and learn about the wider community through local visits to shops and farms. The day nursery makes books available and provides a library for parents. Mealtimes are described as sociable experiences, and the setting maintains strong links with the local pre-school and primary school to support children's future transitions.

Our ethos

Willand Pre-School offers a play-based learning environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests at their own pace. They aim to provide a nurturing, friendly, and joyful atmosphere for children to play, learn, and socialise.

What it's like

Children positively flourish in this exceptional setting, confidently exploring the well-thought-out environment and eagerly participating in meaningful activities provided by staff. They benefit from a sequenced curriculum developed by knowledgeable staff, who understand how children learn. Staff cater wonderfully to individual needs, addressing speech and language delays with highly successful strategies like signing, helping children quickly learn new words and become confident talkers.

Play-based learningEYFS curriculumTapestry online learning journalAfter school and holiday clubs

Pricing & funding

Core childcare fees are not detailed in the provided text. The nursery charges a flat rate for school dinners.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • School dinners are available as an additional option.

Key facts

Opening hours

Preschool: 8am to 6pm Monday - Friday; Nursery: 8am - 6pm Monday - Thursday, and 8am - 4:30pm on Fridays. Open 50 weeks of the year, closing for two weeks at Christmas.

Session types

After school care, Breakfast club, Holiday club

Age range

2 to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Gables Nursery

Last inspected 22 June 2022 · Den Russell

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children positively flourish in this exceptional setting, confidently exploring the well-thought-out environment and eagerly participating in meaningful activities provided by staff. They benefit from a sequenced curriculum developed by knowledgeable staff, who understand how children learn. Staff cater wonderfully to individual needs, addressing speech and language delays with highly successful strategies like signing, helping children quickly learn new words and become confident talkers.

Inspector highlights

  • The whole staff team is highly ambitious about providing quality care and education for all children, including those with SEND.
  • Staff make a range of enticing books available for children and provide a library for parents to share books at home, fostering a strong interest in books and stories.
  • Children have ample opportunities to develop their physical skills, both inside and in the well-equipped garden, and are encouraged to take appropriate risks.
  • Staff introduce a range of different festivals and celebrations in an age-appropriate way, and regularly take children into the local area to visit farms and shops, helping them learn about the world and different communities.
  • Mealtimes are wonderfully sociable experiences, where babies and toddlers learn to feed themselves, take a keen interest in food, and learn about healthy diets and oral hygiene.
  • The setting has very strong links with the local pre-school and primary school, supporting children's transition by offering visits and helping them get used to new routines.
Inspection #10214383 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents report that they are impressed with how well their children's development progresses

They value the warm and professional staff and the genuine bonds they make with their children

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make excellent progress. When children need additional support, staff work in partnership with other agencies to meet their needs. Staff understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many children experiencing speech and language delays and use highly successful strategies, such as signing, to help develop children's communication skills.

Outdoor space

Children have ample opportunities to develop their physical skills, both inside and in the well-equipped garden. For instance, children eagerly find their own shoes and sun hats and learn to put them on before going into the garden.

Inspection history

Date: June 2022

  • August 2022Outstanding
  • June 2022Outstanding

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