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The Old Station Nursery, Bampton

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Bowling Green Close, Bampton, OX18 2NJ · Oxfordshire
Number of places
77 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

The Old Station Nursery Group is dedicated to providing exceptional early years education across numerous locations, focusing on a bespoke 'Brighter Learning Approach' to foster enthusiasm for lifelong learning. They prioritise a child's holistic development, integrating a curriculum that encourages confident communication, mathematical understanding, healthy habits, literacy, and STEAM subjects, alongside a global perspective.

The nursery group is committed to strong parent partnerships, offering daily updates via a parent app and social media. They also place a high emphasis on preparing children for primary school through their 'Next Stop School' programme, which includes initiatives like providing a £30 Clarks voucher for school shoes to children transitioning to reception.

Furthermore, the group is engaged in charitable activities, supporting both local and national causes.

What it's like

Children arrive enthusiastically and are greeted warmly by staff who know them well, so they feel happy, secure and eager to learn. Staff have high expectations and use interesting activities to engage children, supporting curiosity and exploration.

Brighter Learning ApproachNext Stop School ProgrammeParent Communication PromiseForest SchoolMontessori inspired learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 6pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Old Station Nursery, Bampton

Last inspected 26 August 2021 · Chris Lamey

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 arrive enthusiastically and are greeted warmly by staff who know them well, so they feel happy, secure and eager to learn. Staff have high expectations and use interesting activities to engage children, supporting curiosity and exploration.

Inspector highlights

  • Friendly, caring relationships between staff and children
  • Strong support for children with SEND using individualised plans
  • Regular access to newly refurbished outdoor areas for physical play
  • Well-established key-person system helping secure attachments
  • Robust safeguarding and health and hygiene procedures

Areas to develop

  • 1Enhance the established systems for sharing information with parents to help them become more actively involved in supporting their children's learning at home
  • 2Support staff to deploy themselves appropriately to ensure that care routines do not take their time away from supporting children's learning
Inspection #10143678 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the additional help they need and, as a result, they thrive. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals and use individualised plans effectively to focus on the skills children need to acquire.

Outdoor space

All children enjoy regular access to the nursery's newly refurbished outside areas where they explore a range of activities and practise their physical skills. Resources are thoughtfully prepared to ignite children's interests outdoors.

Parent Reviews of The Old Station Nursery, Bampton

5.0
(4)
Ivy Raymundo
2 years ago

Our daughter has been attending Bampton OSN since August 2023 and we are so pleased with how she has settled in. The staff in the Rainbow Room are fantastic and she's bonded really well with her key person. It's clear that the staff really care about her and her development and the regular updates and photos we receive on what she has been up to are great. It's a shame the outdoor space isn't bigger but the staff do their best with the space they've got. We would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Rosamund Worster
a year ago

What an amazingly lovely nursery Bampton is! So nurturing with really attentive professional and friendly staff. Such a warm welcome from the Manager. Highly recommend.

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Heather cooke
5 months ago

I’ve been to see this nursery with the lovely manager, it was lovely to see so many happy faces from the children.

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Ellie Kearney
2 months ago

I honestly can’t thank this nursery enough. My 3-year-old daughter absolutely loves going, which says everything. The staff are amazing – so kind, patient and genuinely caring. She has learned so much since starting there. Her speech has come on loads, she’s more confident, and she’s always telling me about the fun things she’s done that day. It’s lovely to see how much she’s grown. Most importantly, she’s always happy when I drop her off and full of smiles when I pick her up. That peace of mind means the world to me. I’m so grateful for everything they do.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

26 August 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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