30am to 6pm. The nursery received an Outstanding rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 30th September 2025.
Children are welcomed with songs and familiar routines that foster a strong sense of belonging, making them feel secure and motivated to learn. The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, with leaders and staff working closely with parents and external agencies to create personalised plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) actively supports children with specific needs. ", to extend children's thinking and language skills.
The woodland area is used effectively, with children responding promptly to instructions. The staff are dedicated to supporting children's independence, from personal skills like dressing to fostering communication and mathematical understanding through hands-on activities.
Parents speak highly of the staff's genuine care and respect for their beliefs and values, ensuring an inclusive environment where all children and families feel valued.
What it's like
Children arrive with smiles and eagerly join their friends in a welcoming song, confidently following the nursery's arrival routine. Friendly interactions and familiar routines foster a strong sense of belonging, making children emotionally secure and motivated to learn. Children show excellent attitudes towards their learning, engaging in play and following instructions, which helps make a positive learning space.
Funding accepted
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round, from 9am until 3.15pm. During term time, a before-school club runs from 7.30am until 9am, and an after-school club from 3.30pm until 6pm. During school holidays, a holiday club operates from 7.30am until 6pm.
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 30 September 2025
What it's like to attend
Children arrive with smiles and eagerly join their friends in a welcoming song, confidently following the nursery's arrival routine. Friendly interactions and familiar routines foster a strong sense of belonging, making children emotionally secure and motivated to learn. Children show excellent attitudes towards their learning, engaging in play and following instructions, which helps make a positive learning space.
Inspector highlights
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say that staff show genuine care and respect for their beliefs and values
Inclusion & environment
Leaders and staff work closely with parents and external agencies to create effective and personalised plans for children with specific needs. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
During outdoor exploration, staff ask thought-provoking questions such as 'What might live under this log?', extending children's thinking and helping them acquire rich language. In the woodland area, children stop and return right away when staff say, 'One, two, three, come back to me'.
Date: September 2025
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