Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7am and 7pm
The Tree House Club Forestry Nursery and out of school club
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
Number of places
45 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Essex
About this day nursery
The Tree House Club Forestry Nursery and out of school club operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, caring for children aged 1 to 10 years. Established in 2013, this childcare on non-domestic premises setting received a "Good" rating from Ofsted during its latest inspection on 18 August 2021.
Children at the nursery are described as very happy and content, enjoying their experiences, making friends, and forming close relationships with the adults who care for them. A significant aspect of the children's learning involves extensive outdoor activities, primarily within the surrounding forest.
Here, they engage in a wide range of outdoor learning, exploring nature and the living world in detail. This includes observing wild plants and learning about risk and how to keep themselves safe.
Parents have expressed positive feedback, noting a marked improvement in staff stability and morale and appreciating how staff effectively follow their children's interests. They also value the ability to play an active role in their children's learning by inputting information on an online system that staff use for planning.
What it's like
Children are very happy and content. They enjoy their nursery experiences, make friends and form close relationships with the adults caring for them. Children show that they feel safe and comfortable around each other.
Happy and content childrenStrong staff relationshipsOutdoor learning focusRisk awarenessPositive parent partnershipsPromoting self-confidence
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Tree House Club Forestry Nursery and out of school club
Last inspected 18 August 2021 · Lynn Hughes
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 content. They enjoy their nursery experiences, make friends and form close relationships with the adults caring for them. Children show that they feel safe and comfortable around each other.
Inspector highlights
- Children are very happy and content and form close relationships with staff.
- Children develop a good understanding about risk and how to keep themselves safe.
- Managers have placed greater emphasis on supporting staffs' well-being since the pandemic.
- Parents are positive and involved in their children's learning.
- Children's self-confidence and self-esteem are effectively promoted.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen staffs' knowledge of how to extend children's learning further, such as when questioning children, to allow them time to think and respond
- 2provide greater opportunities for staff to share their knowledge and expertise to help them to raise learning experiences even further and embed consistency in teaching across the nursery.
Inspection #10197551 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
they have seen a marked improvement in staff stability and morale over the past couple of months
how effectively the staff follow their children's interests
how they can play an active role in their children's learning by inputting information on the online system, which staff access and use in their planning
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children participate in a wide range of outdoor learning, mostly within the surrounding forest. They explore nature and the living world in detail, and learn about risk and how to keep themselves safe.
Parent Reviews of The Tree House Club Forestry Nursery and out of school club
5.0
(13)
Georgina Evans
a year ago
Our two children attend the Treehouse Club Norsey Woods, and both love it! Our youngest is in the baby room, which is a lovely calm and welcoming cabin in the woods. Fran, Sharon and Ruth have helped get him settled and try to keep to his routine as much as possible to ease the transition. Our eldest has recently moved up from the Squirrels room with Megan, Victoria and Chloe who my child often talks about at home, they make their day so much fun and get creative with all different activities. He is now in the hedgehogs room, and always comes home telling us how much fun he has had on his walks through the woods and gets so excited to see Olivia and Rose and do the fun activities they plan every day, bringing home different crafts he’s made to stick on the fridge! Amy and Ellis have always been so helpful from when we first started at the nursery with any questions or phone calls and Hannah has always gone above and beyond to build rapport with our children and get to know them as individuals. We’re so happy we found the Treehouse Club and would 100% recommend!
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Ian Singleton
a year ago
The treehouse club provides a great environment for kids with lots of walks in the woods as well as playing in the garden and craft activities, books and games indoors. The staff here are very kind and really look after the children. Our son has had a great year there with Olivia in particular taking great care of him.
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Thomas Harrington
a year ago
My daughter absolutely loves The Treehouse Club. They set-up great activities for the children and spend a lot of time outdoors exploring Norsey Woods. The staff in the Squirrels room (Tori and Megan) have been excellent, helping her transition to the room and enjoying her time there.
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Nicola Veitch
a year ago
My 3yo daughter has attended Treehouse nursery for around 9 months and really loves the forest school element and also engaging with fun activities with her friends she has made. She really adores all of the staff and we have to make a special shout out to Hannah, Amy and Lily who have been a big part of her last 9 months. She is excited to continue in the lead up to school next September and it is really preparing her for the classroom environment. Also a special mention as a parent for Catherine in the office who has gone above and beyond to help me with queries and often complex HMRC situations when it comes to funding. It is really appreciated and makes us feel confident that our daughter is in a great nursery setting. Thanks Nicola
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Ryan Francis
3 years ago
Would 100% recommend The Treehouse Club although only there for a few months I could really tell the children enjoyed their time there and were always looking forward to the next session. For potential new employees I would say you are not going to find a more welcoming management team who will support you and really make you feel confident and happy. In conclusion Treehouse is your home away from home and a second family like no other.
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Inspection history
Date: April 2014
- August 2021Good
- October 2016Good
- April 2014Good
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