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The Mulberry Bush Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
·St. Augustines RC Primary School, Kesteven Road, STAMFORD, PE9 1SR · Lincolnshire
Number of places
57 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

The Mulberry Bush Nursery, located in Stamford, offers exceptional early years education and childcare services for children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The nursery operates during term time, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners.

The curriculum is designed around the National Curriculum Foundation Stage, with a focus on activities that cater to each child's individual developmental stage. The experienced staff team is dedicated to fostering a sense of curiosity and developing early language and social skills in the children.

The nursery prides itself on its "very Good" Ofsted assessment and ensures a seamless transition for babies by working closely with parents to maintain continuity of care. The Mulberry Bush Nursery aims to create a welcoming "family" atmosphere where every child feels valued and happy.

What it's like

As children arrive, they receive a warm and positive welcome from the staff, and their emotional well-being is supported. Children are polite and courteous, and behave well, responding positively to staff guidance. This creates a safe and secure environment where children feel happy.

High quality early years educationOfsted "Very Good" provisionIndividualised learningExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged as sessional or hourly rates, with sessional bookings offering a small saving. No registration fee or deposit is required. Payments must be made in advance, preferably by standing order.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Good to know

  • No registration fee is required.
  • No deposit is required.
  • Payments must be made promptly in advance, preferably by standing order.
  • Sessional fees offer a saving compared to the hourly rate.

Key facts

Opening hours

8:30 am to 5:00 pm during term time

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Mulberry Bush Nursery

Last inspected 6 January 2022

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

As children arrive, they receive a warm and positive welcome from the staff, and their emotional well-being is supported. Children are polite and courteous, and behave well, responding positively to staff guidance. This creates a safe and secure environment where children feel happy.

Inspector highlights

  • The provision is good
  • As children arrive, they receive a warm and positive welcome from the staff.
  • Their emotional well-being is supported, and children feel safe and secure.
  • Children are polite and courteous. For example, they say 'excuse me' before entering a conversation.
  • Children behave well and respond positively when staff remind them about turn taking and being kind to each other.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to recognise how to extend and challenge children's learning more consistently.
Inspection #10215308 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with additional identified needs make good progress from their starting points. Staff recognise when children may need additional support and act promptly. Children benefit from staff working closely with parents to enlist other professionals who may be of help. Pre-school children take part in small-group speech and language activities.

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with the opportunity to get fresh air and to be physically active. Children play outdoors in a safely enclosed area. They balance and negotiate space on bikes.

Inspection history
  • February 2022Good
  • January 2022Good

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