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The John Wallis Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2022)
·John Wallis C Of E Academy, Millbank Road, Ashford, TN23 3HG · Kent
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

The John Wallis Nursery is part of The John Wallis Church of England Academy, offering a comprehensive educational journey from early years through to the sixth form. The nursery is committed to an inclusive admissions policy, welcoming children from all religious denominations and backgrounds.

The academy aims to provide a continuous learning environment, fostering development from a young age through to preparing students for higher education or employment. The nursery adopts a holistic approach, ensuring children are supported in their growth and learning, and benefits from being integrated within a larger educational institution.

This allows for a smooth transition as children progress through different stages of their education within the same supportive community. The academy adheres to the School Admissions Code of Practice, ensuring fairness and transparency in its admissions process for all age groups.

They also provide information and guidance for in-year admissions and appeals processes.

What it's like

The John Wallis Nursery is a wonderful place for children to learn and have fun, offering a stimulating, caring and secure environment. Staff are committed to helping each child achieve their full potential, and children settle quickly into activities, remaining focused for long periods. They behave extremely well, demonstrating kindness and respect for others, and are beginning to learn how to resolve conflicts independently.

Church of England AcademyInclusive admissionsIntegrated nursery to sixth form education

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age groups across three rooms for children under 2, 2 to 3 years, and 3 to 4 years. Parents can choose between full day and half day sessions, with additional charges for meals, snacks, and wraparound clubs.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • A registration fee and deposit are required upon booking.
  • Meals, snacks, and wraparound clubs are billed separately from standard sessions.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 5pm each weekday during term time

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The John Wallis Nursery

Last inspected 17 June 2022

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

The John Wallis Nursery is a wonderful place for children to learn and have fun, offering a stimulating, caring and secure environment. Staff are committed to helping each child achieve their full potential, and children settle quickly into activities, remaining focused for long periods. They behave extremely well, demonstrating kindness and respect for others, and are beginning to learn how to resolve conflicts independently.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff are extremely successful in supporting turn-taking and building friendships, skilfully resolving disputes.
  • Communication and language are strengths, with adults skilfully supporting children through sign language, pictures, books, puppets, props, and musical instruments.
  • Staff are positive role models, forming secure attachments with children and actively engaging in their play to extend learning.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with staff knowing all children and families well, and parents speaking positively about the high level of care.
  • Staff know the curriculum in detail and present new learning skilfully with precise and clear explanations.
Inspection #10239528 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Their children are safe and happy.

Parents state that staff listen and act on the ever-changing needs of their babies.

the strong links with the academy help to form a smooth transition to school for their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have exceptional knowledge about how to best support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to take a full part in learning, enabling them to achieve as highly as others. Partnerships with other professionals involved in the care of children with SEND are excellently maintained. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) shared the impact of her role on children's progress during the inspection.

Outdoor space

On an unusually hot inspection day, exciting outdoor experiences included splashing and laughing with friends in the paddling pool and exploring bugs frozen in ice. Pre-school children have a weekly football session and teachers from the academy teach PE sessions, with children showing their football skills in the large playground.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

17 June 2022

Outstanding

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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