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Westlands Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2022)
·Westlands Nursery Ltd, West Street, Kilkhampton, EX23 9QW · Cornwall
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

Westlands Nursery, situated in Kilkhampton, offers comprehensive childcare with a focus on flexibility and support for families. They provide a nurturing environment with a team dedicated to helping children thrive.

The day nursery prides itself on offering flexible booking options, taster sessions, and the ability to swap sessions to accommodate the dynamic schedules of modern families. They aim to deliver outstanding wrap-around care, ensuring children are well-cared for while parents manage their busy lives.

The day nursery also actively supports government funding schemes, with an experienced manager available to guide parents through the process of understanding and utilising their entitlements. They encourage prospective families to arrange a visit to experience the nursery firsthand and to become familiar with their approach to early years education and care.

After registration, families gain access to an app providing policies and contract information, ensuring transparent communication.

What it's like

Children excitedly arrive and warmly greet staff and their friends. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make excellent progress. Children are calm and motivated throughout the day. They play cooperatively and persevere with challenges until they succeed.

Flexible booking optionsGovernment funding support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Westlands Nursery

Last inspected 27 September 2022

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

Children excitedly arrive and warmly greet staff and their friends. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make excellent progress. Children are calm and motivated throughout the day. They play cooperatively and persevere with challenges until they succeed.

Inspector highlights

  • Children excitedly arrive and warmly greet staff and their friends. Babies reach out their arms to their key person and snuggle in.
  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make excellent progress.
  • Staff ensure all children develop strong bonds with them to help them to feel safe.
  • Children are calm and motivated throughout the day. They play cooperatively and persevere with challenges until they succeed.
  • Staff knowledgably support children, especially those with SEND, to develop excellent communication skills.
Inspection #10251601 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents express delight with the education and care that their children receive. Partnerships are extremely effective as communication is robust and strong. Staff brilliantly share children's activities and achievements, explaining how children have learned from them.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make excellent progress. This is because the manager and staff are incredibly ambitious for all children to achieve their full potential. Staff knowledgably support children, especially those with SEND, to develop excellent communication skills. They expertly model words and use sign language to reinforce words when supporting with SEND and younger children.

Outdoor space

Children develop excellent physical skills. They explore their forest school with relish. They run through wooded paths, climb and enjoy making dens.

Inspection history

Date: September 2022

  • October 2022Outstanding
  • September 2022Outstanding

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