What is The Woodyard Forest School's Ofsted rating?

The Woodyard Forest School currently holds an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, following its last inspection on 15th September 2022. This demonstrates the nursery's commitment to providing excellent childcare and a high-quality learning environment for all children.

Where can I find information about fees for The Woodyard Forest School?

The Woodyard Forest School's website states that pricing information is available upon request. It's best to contact them directly via phone or email to discuss their current fee structure and any available funding options for your child.

What age range does The Woodyard Forest School cater to?

The Woodyard Forest School is specifically designed for children aged 3 years old. This focused age range allows them to tailor their unique outdoor learning experience to the developmental needs of this particular age group.

What are the opening hours for The Woodyard Forest School?

The Woodyard Forest School is open from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm each weekday, and happily, they operate throughout the entire year. This full-year schedule offers consistent support for families and ensures continuous learning and play in their natural setting.

What kind of approach does The Woodyard Forest School take to education?

The Woodyard Forest School embraces a unique educational style that leverages its "rural location to offer unique opportunities for growth and development." They place a strong emphasis on "exploration and discovery," aiming to foster a sense of wonder and curiosity through interaction with the natural world.

How does The Woodyard Forest School encourage a healthy lifestyle?

At The Woodyard Forest School, children gain a deep understanding of why it's important to lead a healthy lifestyle. This is achieved through their 'awe-inspiring outdoor nursery' setting, where hands-on interaction with nature naturally promotes physical activity and an appreciation for well-being.

How can I contact The Woodyard Forest School?

You can get in touch with The Woodyard Forest School by calling them directly on 01424 893366, or by sending an email to info@escis.org.uk. They also have a website with more information at http://thewoodyardforestschool.co.uk/.

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Q: Does The Woodyard Forest School offer support for children with special educational needs?

Yes, The Woodyard Forest School is committed to providing inclusive support. According to their Ofsted report, staff "want the very best for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities," ensuring every child can flourish in their unique outdoor environment.

Ofsted: Outstanding

(Sept 2022)

·Church Road, Ashburnham, Battle, TN33 9NU · East Sussex

Number of places

16 places

Age range

Up to 3 yrs

Last inspected

Sept 2022

Local authority

East Sussex

About this day nursery

The Woodyard Forest School, located in Battle, embraced its natural surroundings within the same locality as The Farmyard Nursery. This setting provides an environment where children can engage with nature and learn through outdoor experiences.

The school aims to deliver high-quality childcare and stimulating educational programmes, leveraging its rural location to offer unique opportunities for growth and development. With an emphasis on exploration and discovery, the forest school approach helps foster a sense of wonder and curiosity in children, encouraging them to interact with their environment and cultivate a deep appreciation for the natural world.

This educational style promotes physical activity, problem-solving skills, and resilience, all while ensuring a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

What it's like

The Woodyard Nursery is an awe-inspiring outdoor nursery where all children flourish. The nursery is a safe, well-organised place for children to learn. Children thrive here because staff care about them and provide stimulating learning experiences for them to explore.

Forest SchoolRural settingOutstanding Ofsted Report 2022

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

MON-FRI 8:15 – 16:15

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Woodyard Forest School

Last inspected 15 September 2022 · Jo Gunne

Safeguarding effective

Overall effectiveness

Outstanding

Quality of education

Outstanding

Behaviour and attitudes

Outstanding

Personal development

Outstanding

Leadership and management

Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Inspector highlights

Children's communication and language develop quickly and they show a deep love of reading.
Children gain a deep understanding of why it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle in this outdoor setting.
Partnerships with parents are extremely strong, and staff get to know each child and their family individually.
Dedicated and passionate staff want every child to enjoy learning and achieve well, leading to curious and highly motivated children.
Children's understanding of the world is impressive, with detailed knowledge of local wildlife and natural processes.

Inspection #10221562 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of The Woodyard Forest School

Inspection date: Sept 2022
Inspection no.: 10221562
Lead inspector: Jo Gunne

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Church Road, Ashburnham, Battle, TN33 9NU

Opening hours

MON-FRI 8:15 – 16:15

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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff want the very best for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

The Woodyard Nursery is an awe-inspiring outdoor nursery. Children explore the woodland for animal homes and then create their own using clay and natural resources. Children gain a deep understanding of why it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle in this outdoor setting.

Inspection history

Date: September 2022

October 2022Outstanding
September 2022Outstanding

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About the setting

The Woodyard Nursery registered in 2019. It operates within the grounds of The Farmyard Nursery. It is open from 8.15am to 4.15pm, each weekday, throughout the year. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. There are three members of staff, all of whom hold a relevant level 3 childcare qualification or above.

URN: 2550206
Registered person: The Farmyard Nursery Limited
Day care type: Full day care
Register: Early Years Register
Establishment type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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How they support every child

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