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The Oaks Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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4.7(3 parent reviews) ·Park Wood Road, CANTERBURY, CT2 7FL · Kent
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

The Oaks Nursery, situated in Canterbury, CT2 7FL, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children to flourish. The nursery aims to be a leading full day care facility within the Canterbury District, offering a high standard of care in a stimulating setting.

They strive to provide flexible and competitive childcare services for families connected to the University of Kent, as well as the wider community. Central to their ethos is the belief that children should be guided through their daily experiences by a team of professional, qualified, and caring staff, ensuring each child develops to their full potential.

What it's like

Children are confident, happy and safe in this warm and nurturing environment. They form close relationships with staff and are keen to explore the very well-resourced indoor and outdoor area. Children's behaviour is very good, and they are learning to share, take turns and play cooperatively.

University of Kent affiliationFlexible childcare optionsFocus on child development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Oaks Nursery

Last inspected 13 October 2022 · Kimberley Luckham

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

Children are confident, happy and safe in this warm and nurturing environment. They form close relationships with staff and are keen to explore the very well-resourced indoor and outdoor area. Children's behaviour is very good, and they are learning to share, take turns and play cooperatively.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are confident, happy and safe in a warm and nurturing environment.
  • Staff effectively identify and provide targeted interventions for children who will benefit from additional support, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff effectively support children who speak English as an additional language using visual aids and sign language.
  • Staff promote children's communication, language, and mathematical development effectively.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, and parents speak highly of the staff and their caring relationships with children.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the use of supervision, support and focused training for all staff to help raise the quality of teaching even higher
  • 2review the arrangements to manage group activities more effectively, to ensure that all children remain fully engaged in their learning.
Inspection #10251296 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of staff and the caring, supportive relationships that staff have with the children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff effectively identify any children that will benefit from additional support and provide targeted interventions to help close gaps in their learning. They place a high focus on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with parents and other professionals to adapt their approach and ensure each child's unique needs are understood.

Outdoor space

Children are keen to explore the very well-resourced indoor and outdoor area. Children and babies develop good physical skills, and healthy lifestyles are promoted well.

Parent Reviews of The Oaks Nursery

4.7
(3)

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Inspection history

Date: October 2022

  • November 2022Good
  • October 2022Good

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