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Wind In The Willows Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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3.0(4 parent reviews) ·Willow Brook Primary School, Rosen Crescent, Brentwood, CM13 2TU · Essex
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Wind in the Willows Nursery and Preschool, located in Hutton, Essex, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. The nursery provides both full and part-day sessions, operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a breakfast club also available.

They emphasise providing an enriching experience, going "above and beyond" the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which they use to support children's learning and development. The facility actively supports various government funding schemes, guiding parents through the application and reconfirmation processes.

They also offer a "Risers' fee" for children transitioning to primary school, which includes activities like music, sports, dance, and celebratory events to aid in their development. The nursery prioritises clear communication regarding fees, invoicing parents termly and requiring four weeks' notice for withdrawals.

They also accept Tax-Free Childcare. A voluntary consumables contribution is requested to help fund additional resources and activities not covered by standard funding.

What it's like

Children arrive at the nursery ready to learn and eagerly settle into exploring the environment. They engage in positive learning, confidently making their own choices and making good progress. Children display a love for singing, which builds their self-esteem and confidence, and they also learn about good hygiene practices.

Accepts 2-5 year oldsMorning, Afternoon, All-day sessionsGovernment funding supportedRisers programme for school transitionVoluntary consumables contribution

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around three-hour morning and afternoon sessions, with additional fees for early starts and breakfast club. Funded children are subject to consumable contributions and separate rates for extended hours. A specific annual fee applies to pre-school children for extra activities.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Consumables contribution of £1.50 per session applies to funded children.
  • A voluntary consumables contribution of £3.75 per session is also requested for funded children.
  • Private additional hours are available for funded children at tiered rates depending on the collection time.
  • A Risers' fee applies to children in the year before starting Primary School to cover 38 weeks of activities.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon to Fri - 7:30am until 3:30pm

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full day, Part day, Breakfast club

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wind In The Willows Nursery

Last inspected 21 June 2023 · Courtney McAllister

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 the nursery ready to learn and eagerly settle into exploring the environment. They engage in positive learning, confidently making their own choices and making good progress. Children display a love for singing, which builds their self-esteem and confidence, and they also learn about good hygiene practices.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive ready to learn and explore the environment.
  • Children display a real love for singing and use actions to songs.
  • The nursery's special educational needs coordinators (SENCo) swiftly identify children who may need additional support.
  • Parents speak highly about the care for their children and hold practitioners and the nursery in very high regard.

Areas to develop

  • 1support practitioners to precisely focus on the intention of activities to enhance children's individual learning and move them on in their development
  • 2develop opportunities and make the most of mentoring and coaching practitioners to reflect on their practice, to consistently improve their teaching skills.
Inspection #10286063 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery's special educational needs coordinators (SENCo) swiftly identify children who may need additional support. They work closely with parents and outside professionals to ensure the children are at the centre of their work, to make good progress. They share information effectively to build strategies for children to ensure that they receive the support they are entitled to. They make referrals in a timely manner and work in collaboration, to ensure that children have the support they need in preparation for when they transition from the nursery on to school.

Parent Reviews of Wind In The Willows Nursery

3.0
(4)
Dimitar Balabanov
5 years ago

Poor hygiene, not responsible stuff. My child was there for a few months and very often he was left to stay with wet clothes.I can't recommend this nursery, sorry.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2017

  • June 2023Good
  • October 2017Good

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