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Thorne Manor Day Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·Thorne Manor, Holsworthy, EX22 7JD · Devon
Number of places
83 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2026
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Thorne Manor Day Nursery, a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, has been operating since 2012 in Holsworthy, EX22 7JD. The nursery provides a broad and ambitious curriculum, with a strong focus on outdoor learning and rich learning experiences.

It has a notable forest school programme and access to a nearby farm, allowing children to explore nature, learn about wildlife, and engage in activities like building hedgehog boxes. The setting prides itself on an inclusive culture, where staff support all children in building positive relationships and celebrating their unique personalities.

They also carefully adapt teaching for disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring individual needs are met through various adaptations and liaison with education professionals. Thorne Manor Day Nursery offers a warm and engaging environment where children quickly settle, feel emotionally secure, and make good progress, preparing them well for their next developmental steps.

What it's like

Leaders do not follow their safeguarding policy or collaborate with external professionals to gather information to support children who may be at risk of harm. However, leaders and staff plan a broad and ambitious curriculum that promotes outdoor learning and provides rich learning experiences. Children settle quickly, feel emotionally secure, and make good progress, preparing them well for their next steps.

Outdoor learningInclusive cultureSEND supportAmbitious curriculum

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age group, with rates decreasing as children get older. Parents can choose between full days (8am-6pm), half-day sessions (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm), or short sessions (8am-3.30pm). Optional meals are available for the oldest age group for an additional charge.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Optional meals are available for the 3-4 years age group (Calves) for an additional fee.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 50 weeks a year

Session types

Full day, Session (morning), Session (afternoon), Extended morning session

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2012

Waitlist

Yes

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Thorne Manor Day Nursery

Last inspected 21 April 2026 · Dilys Vincent

Actions the provider must take

  • ensure leaders work collaboratively with external agencies in line with their safeguarding policy to gather information to support the welfare of children
  • ensure policies and procedures promote all children's welfare and well-being and are fully implemented

What it's like to attend

Leaders do not follow their safeguarding policy or collaborate with external professionals to gather information to support children who may be at risk of harm. However, leaders and staff plan a broad and ambitious curriculum that promotes outdoor learning and provides rich learning experiences. Children settle quickly, feel emotionally secure, and make good progress, preparing them well for their next steps.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are eager to explore and play with their friends.
  • Children with SEND are well supported to make progress.
  • Leaders and staff have created an inclusive culture.
  • Staff benefit from regular supervision meetings and training.
  • Leaders have ambitious plans for the nursery to enhance children's learning and experiences.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders do not follow their policy and procedures to gather relevant information about children when they start attending the setting.
  • 2Leaders do not follow their safeguarding policies or procedures. They do not work collaboratively with external safeguarding agencies to promote children's welfare.
Inspection #10125879 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff carefully adapt teaching for disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Calming areas are available and adaptations and adjustments are made for children who need this to support their learning and development. Those with SEND have their needs identified and met to enable them to make progress, with appropriate liaison with education professionals enabling timely interventions. Staff access a range of support to extend their knowledge and expertise for their role to best support children with gaps in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children learn about safety, risk and the wider world through exploration of their environment, including a forest school where they collect leaves and discuss their size and shape. There is an emphasis on outdoor learning in nature, with forest school and access to the nearby farm extending learning and widening children's understanding of the world. Children build hedgehog boxes and experience wildlife, such as deer, rabbits and birds in their habitat.

Inspection history

Date: July 2013

  • April 2026Expected standard
  • November 2025Expected standard
  • March 2020Outstanding
  • July 2013Outstanding

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