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Timsbury Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(May 2021)
·Tabor Church, North Road, Timsbury, BA2 0JH · Bath and North East Somerset
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2021
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset

About this day nursery

Timsbury Childcare, established in 2017, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Timsbury. Open Monday to Friday, term-time only, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, the nursery provides a welcoming "home-from-home setting" for children aged 0–5 years.

The latest Ofsted inspection on 17/05/2021 rated Timsbury Childcare as "Good" overall. Children arrive happy and excited, supported by warm and welcoming staff who promote independence.

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, effective electronic communication ensures parents are well-informed, maintaining strong partnerships. Children eagerly engage in both indoor and outdoor activities, demonstrating good attitudes to learning and keen exploration.

Staff provide a variety of stimulating outdoor activities; for example, children use tools to explore sand texture, fill and empty containers, and work together to transport and pour water down guttering during physical play. The setting fosters good communication skills in a language-rich environment.

Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working in partnership with other professionals and attending relevant training, such as Makaton, to support individual communication development. The nursery also offers a holiday club during school holidays.

What it's like

Children arrive at Timsbury Childcare happy and excited, supported by warm and welcoming staff who promote independence. Despite COVID-19 restrictions preventing parents from entering, effective electronic communication ensures no impact on children's learning. Children eagerly engage in both indoor and outdoor activities, demonstrating good attitudes to learning and developing strong communication skills in a language-rich environment.

Eager explorersLanguage-rich environmentStrong parent partnershipsSupports SEND effectivelyStimulating outdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Timsbury Childcare

Last inspected 17 May 2021

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 at Timsbury Childcare happy and excited, supported by warm and welcoming staff who promote independence. Despite COVID-19 restrictions preventing parents from entering, effective electronic communication ensures no impact on children's learning. Children eagerly engage in both indoor and outdoor activities, demonstrating good attitudes to learning and developing strong communication skills in a language-rich environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are eager to access the range of activities and resources on offer inside and outside.
  • Children demonstrate good attitudes to learning and are keen explorers.
  • Children gain good communication skills as they benefit from a language-rich environment.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.
  • Staff place a strong emphasis on children's personal, social and emotional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1refine and strengthen the recently introduced planning systems to enable children to build on what they already know and can do, to ensure they make the best possible progress
  • 2review the structure and organisation of group times to take into consideration the age ranges and individual needs of the children present, to enable all children to remain focused and engaged.
Inspection #10174328 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, developing good partnerships with other professionals for ongoing support. They attend relevant training, such as Makaton, to support individual children's communication development.

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with a variety of stimulating activities outdoors. Children use tools to explore sand texture and are encouraged to fill and empty containers, and they work with staff to transport and pour water down guttering for physical play.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

17 May 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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Frequently asked about Timsbury Childcare

About the setting

Timsbury Childcare re-registered in 2017. The setting is located in the village of Timsbury. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 6, including one with qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, term time only, with sessions from 7.30am until 6pm

URN
EY554433
Registered person
Green, Nicola Susanne
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Not applicable

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