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Wigwams Nursery # Wigwams Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Whitton Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 6LW · Suffolk Number of places 110 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Wigwams Nursery, an integral part of the Bows & Arrows Group, is situated in northern Ipswich within the expansive grounds of Whitton Sports & Community Centre. This two-storey facility houses a dedicated pre-school room on the ground floor, with separate baby and toddler rooms located on the first floor. The nursery is renowned for its long-standing, experienced, and diverse team of educators, and has consistently achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted three consecutive times, a testament to its unwavering commitment to exceptional care and education. As a UNICEF Rights Respecting setting, Wigwams Nursery fosters an environment where children are educated about their rights and responsibilities, promoting mutual respect and upholding these principles. This approach strongly supports children's personal, social, and emotional development, ensuring they feel secure, valued, respected, and heard, which in turn encourages enjoyment, achievement, and learning. The nursery champions play as the fundamental mode of learning, allocating significant time for uninterrupted play throughout the day, empowering children to choose their activities and play areas. Meal and snack times are flexible, allowing children to eat when they prefer and take their time. With a strong emphasis on outdoor play, children spend substantial time outdoors, benefiting from a large, enclosed field adjacent to the sports centre for physical development. Babies also enjoy the fresh air during sleep. The nursery is dedicated to collaborative partnerships with parents, with the manager readily available to address any concerns, ensuring both children and families are content. The nursery also offers provision for children with additional needs, and parents can access detailed policies on health and safety, along with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Our ethos Wigwams Nursery is a UNICEF Rights Respecting setting that educates children about their rights and responsibilities, promoting mutual respect. They champion play as the fundamental mode of learning, allowing children to choose activities and play areas, and emphasise outdoor play for physical development. Their approach ensures children feel secure, valued, respected, and heard, encouraging enjoyment, achievement, and learning. What it's like Staff are passionate and child-centric, ensuring children have the best start in life. They provide an ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs, focusing on mental well-being and independence. The provision fosters remarkable compassion and respect among children. Ofsted Outstanding UNICEF Rights Respecting Setting Emphasis on outdoor play Flexible sessions Not-for-profit organisation ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around a flat hourly rate for all age groups. Additional provisions are invoiced monthly on top of standard fees. A deposit is required for younger children, and administration charges apply for changes to scheduled sessions. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Invoices for additional provisions are sent on a monthly basis. - Late collection fees are charged per instance plus hourly rates in 30-minute blocks. - An admin fee is charged for each change made to your ongoing booking pattern. - A deposit is required for children under two years old. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wigwams Nursery Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10392186 Lead inspector Laura Paternoster Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278397)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392538) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.bowsandarrowsgroup.co.uk/nurseries/wigwams/) Whitton Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 6LW [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.12814/52.08601/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ipswich - [Day nurseries in Ipswich](/search?q=Ipswich) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=wigwams-nursery-ip1-6lw-ey392538) ## Key facts Opening hours Early: 8.00am-9.00am (1 hour), Morning: 9.00am-1.00pm (4 hours), Afternoon: 1.00pm-5.00pm (4 hours), Late: 5.00pm-6.00pm (1 hour) Session types All Year Round (50 weeks), Traditional Term Time (38 weeks), Stretch Term Time (46 weeks) Term time / All Year All Year Established 2009 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Wigwams Nursery Last inspected 30 April 2025 · Laura Paternoster 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 Staff are passionate and child-centric, ensuring children have the best start in life. They provide an ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs, focusing on mental well-being and independence. The provision fosters remarkable compassion and respect among children. Inspector highlights - Children are central to everything the provision does, with families actively involved, for example, attending forest school sessions. - The curriculum is ambitious and supports individual needs, especially for children with SEND, and focuses on mental well-being through quiet spaces and sensory areas. - Children are extremely independent, making their own decisions about eating and sleeping, and recognise the importance of physical and mental well-being. - Leaders are passionate about the curriculum, motivating staff, who feel valued and supported through regular appraisals and training, ensuring an outstanding quality of education. - Children with SEND are fully supported with key persons engaging regularly with parents and multi-agency professionals, and staff share Makaton sign language with parents. Inspection #10392186 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278397) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They exclaim they wish they had found it earlier. > Parents feel their children are settled and safe when attending. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff ensure the curriculum is ambitious and supports the individual needs of all children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND are supported fully with key persons engaging regularly with parents and multi-agency professionals, such as speech therapists, to share ambitious targets and outcomes for children. Staff work to share Makaton sign language with parents so children's communication development is supported at home. Outdoor space Staff place a big emphasis on being active indoors and out. Children visit local fields to climb and roll down hills, explore climbing frames inside and jump off cushions and beanbags onto safety mats. Staff recognise the importance of regular access to outdoor opportunities for all children, giving them well-rounded experiences that they might not otherwise have. ## Parent Reviews of Wigwams Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXUzZWIhg0ETi_RVGlZUYWVfG5XJmQNJtCDXULmKPhuqs8i7ww=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ty Kidd 11 months ago Our Granddaughters, just love going here, and talk about the day that they're gone. 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