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Witham Valley Nursery # Witham Valley Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2022) · Guithavon Valley Evangelical Church, Guithavon Valley, Witham, CM8 1HF · Essex Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Witham Valley Nursery, located in the heart of Witham on the picturesque riverwalk within the Evangelical Church, Guithavon Valley, provides a nurturing and inclusive family atmosphere where every child is valued. The nursery, which is a registered charity managed by a committee of parents and carers, relocated to its current site in 2014, gaining access to an all-day outdoor garden. They welcome children aged 2 up to school age, operating term-time only from 9 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday. The dedicated team, many of whom have worked together for years and hold childcare qualifications, prioritise ongoing training in areas such as paediatric first aid, safeguarding, and food safety, ensuring they remain current with Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines. The nursery is committed to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through a rich language environment including Makaton and visuals. Proudly rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in September 2022, Witham Valley Nursery fosters strong communication with parents via the Famly app, sharing observations and important updates. Children bring their own nut-free lunches, while the nursery provides healthy snacks and encourages optional uniform attendance. They also offer weekly Diddi dance sessions to promote children's well-being. What it's like Children thrive and flourish in this inclusive, loving nursery. They look forward to attending each day and come in happily to settle at an exciting activity. Children form unbreakable bonds with staff at the setting and quickly settle and form lasting friendships with others. Charity-run Ofsted Outstanding Term-time only Strong parent communication SEND support ## Pricing & funding The nursery requires a registration fee alongside a completed terms and conditions form to secure a place. If there are no vacancies, children can be added to a waiting list. Regular session fees are not specified in the text. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A registration fee and completed terms and conditions form are required to apply. - Children will be placed on a waiting list if no spaces are currently available. ## Key facts Food Children bring their own packed lunches (nut-free, no sweets or fizzy drinks). Nursery provides healthy fruit, toast or crackers for snack, considering allergies. The nursery also makes different recipes each week. Waitlist Waiting list is available if no spaces are available. Opening hours 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday Age range 2 to school age Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Witham Valley Nursery Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10236472 Lead inspector Marianne Brown Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197492)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481449) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=witham-valley-nursery-cm8-1hf-ey481449) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Witham Valley Nursery Last inspected 23 September 2022 · Marianne Brown 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 thrive and flourish in this inclusive, loving nursery. They look forward to attending each day and come in happily to settle at an exciting activity. Children form unbreakable bonds with staff at the setting and quickly settle and form lasting friendships with others. Inspector highlights - Staff create an incredibly inviting setting with an amazing variety of resources and ensure the environment is rich in language. - The manager and staff have a brilliant understanding of how children learn and use this knowledge to consistently observe, assess and track children's development. - Teaching standards are exceptional, with staff building on what children already know and challenging them with questions. - Staff superbly introduce mathematical concepts through play experiences, helping children fast develop mathematical knowledge. - Parent partnerships are outstanding, with parents highly praising the setting for strong bonds and regular updates. Inspection #10236472 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197492) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents highly praise the setting for the strong bonds that children make with staff > They state that their children love attending > Parents appreciate the regular updates about what children have been learning and enjoying each day > They praise the setting for the range of activities and opportunities for children Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make excellent progress due to diligent planning and support from staff. They create support plans with achievable goals, quickly put interventions in place, and use visual prompts, dual-language words and phrases, and signing alongside speech. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: November 2016 - September 2022 Outstanding - November 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Witham Valley Nursery ### How did Witham Valley Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How many children attend Witham Valley Nursery? ### What is the staff team like at Witham Valley Nursery? ### Which funded hours does Witham Valley Nursery accept? ### Is Witham Valley Nursery a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Witham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Witham Valley Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Pelican Place Nursery Witham · CM8 2DZ 4.9(12 reviews) ](/nursery/pelican-place-nursery-cm8-2dz-ey538718) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Holly Trees Nursery Witham · CM8 2AZ 4.5(15 reviews) ](/nursery/holly-trees-nursery-cm8-2az-2563245) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Witham Nursery Witham · CM8 1HN ](/nursery/witham-nursery-cm8-1hn-ey295639) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Spring - Harlequin Witham · CM8 1NA ](/nursery/spring-harlequin-cm8-1na-ey539462) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Hands Pre-School Nursery Witham · CM8 1DJ ](/nursery/little-hands-pre-school-nursery-cm8-1dj-203764) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Honeybear House Day Nursery Witham · CM8 2SD 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/honeybear-house-day-nursery-cm8-2sd-ey276157) [See all nurseries in Witham →](/search?q=Witham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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