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The Old School Nursery # The Old School Nursery in Blandford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · West Street, Shapwick, Blandford, DT11 9LB · Dorset Number of places 59 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Dorset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Old School Nursery, situated in Blandford and Wimborne, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery provides an all-inclusive package, striving for financial clarity for parents by covering all essential needs, including meals, specialist activities, and supplies like nappies and wipes. The curriculum is enriched by specialist teachers in music and art, fostering creativity and self-expression. They also have a dedicated SENCO specialist to ensure inclusive learning for all children. Their on-site kitchen prepares healthy, home-cooked meals, catering to various dietary requirements. The nursery is committed to creating an emotionally supportive and educational space, with a focus on holistic child development and strong parent partnerships. The nursery also offers a Forest School and Early Years Explorers Holiday Club, providing outdoor learning experiences. They place importance on supporting families, even providing a sleep specialist to offer guidance on healthy sleep routines for children. The Old School Nursery aims to provide a comprehensive and enriching early years experience, ensuring children are happy, healthy, and supported in their learning journey. Our ethos The Old School Nursery is committed to holistic child development, emotional support, and strong parent partnerships, offering an all-inclusive package with specialist teachers in music and art, and a Forest School. They aim to provide a comprehensive and enriching early years experience, ensuring children are happy, healthy, and supported in their learning journey. What it's like Children are very happy and settled. They respond easily to the calm, nurturing and reassuring approach that staff provide, and form trusting relationships. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and provide a varied curriculum following their interests. All-inclusive package Specialist teachers (Music, Art) On-site kitchen with home-cooked meals Forest School SENCO Specialist ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured with daily and weekly rates that scale down for longer bookings, with specific rates for under threes. Stretched 15 and 30-hour funding models are available with tiered daily top-up fees. Fully inclusive rates cover all meals, formula, nappies, wipes, trips, and extra-curricular sessions. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - An initial admin fee of £80.00 and a refundable deposit of £60.00 are payable upon joining. - Fully inclusive rate includes food, formula (under 12 months), nappies (excluding pull-ups), wipes, and regular trips. - Fees also cover specialist teachers, sensory room access, Forest School, and holiday club. - Funding is stretched, with additional days charged at standard non-funded rates. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Old School Nursery Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10218135 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185232)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY445921) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://theoldschoolnursery.com/contact-us/) West Street, Shapwick, Blandford, DT11 9LB [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.09111/50.81576/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Blandford - [Day nurseries in Blandford](/search?q=Blandford) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-old-school-nursery-dt11-9lb-ey445921) ## Key facts Food All meals (breakfast, snacks, cooked lunch with pudding, and tea) are prepared on-site by qualified cooks. They cater to all dietary requirements and allergies. Baby formula is provided up to 12 months (excluding specialised and prescription milk). Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.45am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Old School Nursery Last inspected 21 April 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 Children are very happy and settled. They respond easily to the calm, nurturing and reassuring approach that staff provide, and form trusting relationships. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and provide a varied curriculum following their interests. Inspector highlights - Children are very happy and settled and form trusting relationships with staff. - Staff have high expectations for children's learning and provide a varied curriculum. - Children develop positive attitudes to learning and make good progress. - Management and staff work very effectively together as a team. - Children become confident communicators from a young age. Areas to develop - 1 Consider further ways to support children's understanding of linking the written numeral to quantity. - 2 Make more use of everyday routines to strengthen support for all children's participation and promote all aspects of personal development consistently well. Inspection #10218135 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185232) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say they feel very involved with their children's learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff give clear emphasis to listening to 'children's voices', including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children enjoy their play and learn well through exploration and investigation. However, at times, staff do not promote all children's participation and social skills consistently well, for example during outdoor play and snack times. ## Parent Reviews of The Old School Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLn5O0LOE9qpX41Gd8DrVToS6s2Nsar1LqFCSx1yxfqli6prg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Sam Hutchings 2 years ago The Old School nursery is without a doubt, without question, without hesitation - the best thing that has happened to my family and children. We have sent 2 children, from 9 months old to school age here and they have ended up beginning school as confident, friendly and sociable children. We KNOW 100% that The Old School are a huge reason for this. They are kind, patient and polite carers, teaching our children core fundamentals and a strong moral grounding that will stay with them for years to come. I cannot recommend Ewa and her team enough, they are brilliant; catering to every child's specific needs and developing beyond any Ofsted requirements. We have made friends for life for our children and other parents whom have become close friends now. If you have the chance to send your child here - DO IT! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5NHNqZmxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4873b1a36a346481:0xa074b1915717a511) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocICAPPRI69ZB8ekM_e9cmRjeqaFO_Ypk2Dv_k_0ToAit04tjA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nikky Marshall 7 years ago I used to go to this school and enjoyed coming everyday as we were a small village school with only 14 students We learned a lot and got support from the teachers and the people who live in the village. Also we got to meet Dr who crew and cast when they used our school when they filmed in the village [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNZcE5QTVR3EAE!2m1!1s0x4873b1a36a346481:0xa074b1915717a511) Reviews from Google for The Old School Nursery. 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