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The Nest in Langport

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
·Curry Rivel Primary School, Church Street, Langport, TA10 0HD · Somerset
Number of places
12 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

The Nest at Little Pips is a nursery that forms part of Curry Rivel Church of England Primary School. The nursery aims to provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop a love for learning.

They offer a play-based curriculum that encourages curiosity, exploration, and independence, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met. The nursery emphasises creating a welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe to express themselves and build positive relationships with both peers and staff.

They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, promoting holistic development across various learning areas. The Nest fosters a close partnership with parents, encouraging their involvement in their child's educational journey and maintaining open communication.

The curriculum incorporates outdoor learning experiences, enabling children to connect with nature and engage in adventurous play. The nursery team is dedicated to providing high-quality care and education, supporting children's growth from their early years through to their transition to primary school.

Our ethos

The Nest provides a secure, stimulating, play-based curriculum that encourages curiosity, exploration, and independence, following the EYFS framework. They aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere for self-expression and positive relationships, with a focus on outdoor learning and a partnership with parents.

What it's like

Staff welcome children warmly to this inclusive and nurturing setting. They provide sensitive support to meet children's individual needs and to nurture a sense of belonging. Children reflect these caring interactions as they greet and invite other children back into play after a nap. Children show secure attachments with their key persons, seeking their reassurance and support when needed, which staff readily provide.

Part of a Primary SchoolPlay-based LearningOutdoor Learning FocusChristian Ethos (as part of CofE school)

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured as a standard daily rate with optional add-ons for breakfast and after school clubs. Breakfast is included in the breakfast club session. Early years funding for 15 and 30 hours is accepted.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Breakfast club fee includes breakfast.
  • Late collection from after school club incurs an additional charge per 15-minute period.
  • Accepts 15 and 30 hour early years funding.

Key facts

Opening hours

8:30am - 3:30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Nest

Last inspected 15 July 2025 · Flo Besse

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff welcome children warmly to this inclusive and nurturing setting. They provide sensitive support to meet children's individual needs and to nurture a sense of belonging. Children reflect these caring interactions as they greet and invite other children back into play after a nap. Children show secure attachments with their key persons, seeking their reassurance and support when needed, which staff readily provide.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show secure attachments with their key persons.
  • Children explore the well-organised environment with interest and confidence.
  • Children benefit from varied opportunities to develop their physical skills.
  • Children demonstrate confidence in their developing communication skills.
  • Daily routines are designed to support children's relationships with key persons and to enhance the focus on language and communication.

Areas to develop

  • 1encourage the sharing of best practice within the setting and provide targeted training for staff to strengthen consistency in staff interactions with children to support children's engagement and learning during routines and play.
Inspection #10398462 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report feeling welcomed by the staff, and children quickly feel at home in this inviting provision.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff help families access appropriate support if there are concerns about learning and development.

Outdoor space

Staff support children's gross-motor development by helping them to navigate beams, steps and ramps in the garden. Children develop their fine-motor skills when they keenly explore using flower heads to paint, and when they water and care for the flower garden they planted together.

Inspection history

Date: October 2019

  • July 2025Good
  • October 2019Good

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