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Twixus (Garland Hill)

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
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4.7(18 parent reviews) ·Garland Hill House, Sandy Lane, Orpington, BR5 3SZ · Bromley
Number of places
127 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Bromley

About this day nursery

Twixus Childcare Centre, established in 1977, prides itself on providing excellent care for children from six months old through to school age. 5-acre setting, offering both extensive indoor and outdoor learning environments.

With a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage, the dedicated team ensures children make good progress through age-appropriate resources and activities. A standout feature is the nursery's Forest School status, where qualified leaders facilitate outdoor exploration and encourage children to learn about nature, fostering confidence, problem-solving skills, and self-esteem.

Twixus also boasts outstanding facilities, including an indoor heated swimming pool where pre-school and school-aged children can learn to swim with certified instructors. Beyond regular nursery provision, Twixus offers comprehensive out-of-school care, including before and after-school clubs and holiday activities, ensuring continuous engagement and learning for older children.

The centre is committed to continuous improvement, actively seeking feedback from parents to enhance their childcare provision and maintain high standards.

Our ethos

Twixus Childcare Centre emphasises the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and holds Forest School status. Its approach fosters outdoor exploration, encouraging children to learn about nature, build confidence, problem-solve, and develop self-esteem. The nursery is committed to continuous improvement and parental feedback.

What it's like

Children are happy, confident and secure, settling quickly into the setting. They are encouraged to explore and experiment, using their senses during messy play and engaging with stories. All children, including those with SEND, make secure progress in their learning.

Forest School statusIndoor heated swimming poolExtensive indoor and outdoor spacesOut-of-school care

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

7am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Twixus (Garland Hill)

Last inspected 12 September 2022 · Angela Colman

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 are happy, confident and secure, settling quickly into the setting. They are encouraged to explore and experiment, using their senses during messy play and engaging with stories. All children, including those with SEND, make secure progress in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, confident and secure.
  • The provision encourages exploration and experimentation.
  • Children make secure progress in their learning from their starting points.
  • Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and behave well.
  • Managers and staff work closely with parents and support children's learning and development well.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen opportunities for children to learn about cultural diversity outside their own community
  • 2extend opportunities for children to develop their independence skills and do more things for themselves
  • 3improve the implementation of group activities to provide appropriate challenge for pre-school children.
Inspection #10234189 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make secure progress in their learning from their starting points. Parents comment on how well children with SEND are supported. Managers work closely with other settings and professionals to support children's development and transitions to the next stage of their learning and school.

Outdoor space

The ambitious managers provide a curriculum with a broad range of activities for all children, both inside and outside. Children explore nature and develop their physical skills in the well-resourced garden areas. Children take risks and learn how to keep safe, for example, they learn how to build fires and climb trees.

Parent Reviews of Twixus (Garland Hill)

4.7
(18)
Carla Know
4 months ago

My kids attended this place from the age of 1 and 3 throughout their nursery days. What a lovely place. Great facilities including a pool and large outdoor spaces. Brilliant staff, kind and attentive, good communicators. My kids love this place. They acted correctly when we had a little issue with another child and resolved it with kindness.

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Gary McCann
2 years ago

Our little boy has just finished here and has genuinely had the best time in pre-school. The facilities are fantastic and everything is so well organised. Special shout out to Sarndra, Sam + all of the other fantastic members of staff.

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Grace Waple
2 years ago

My daughter has been with Twixus since she was 7month old (now 2). She loves it and as parents we can not praise this nursery enough. They really do treat each child like family.

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Claire Gale
a year ago

My son dani goes to the nursery from 9 minths old and we love it there he is so happy when he goes all the staff are so friendly and amazing 👏 could not recommend it enough.

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M S
2 years ago

Great facilities, great staff and great nursery/pre-school in general, it has given my child the best start, I can't rate it higher.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2004

  • October 2022Good
  • September 2022Good
  • November 2016Good
  • October 2016Good
  • February 2013Good
  • January 2013Good
  • July 2010Good
  • June 2010Good
  • March 2007Requires improvement
  • September 2004Requires improvement

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