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Woodland Barn Day Nursery # Woodland Barn Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 105 Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO1 2EX · Essex Number of places 48 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 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 Woodland Barn Day Nursery provides a nurturing "home from home" environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on fostering exploration, risk-taking, and resilience through engaging indoor and outdoor activities. Children are encouraged to connect with nature and develop independence. The setting is committed to providing an education that helps children achieve their full potential, cultivating confidence and self-belief. Their dedicated team, with over 130 years of collective experience, works together to ensure smooth transitions for all children. The nursery is thoughtfully divided into rooms named after influential figures: The Rosa Room for babies (0-2 years), The Albert Room for toddlers (2-3 years), and The Malala Room for preschool children (3-5 years), each designed to support age-appropriate development. Woodland Barn also prides itself on positive parent feedback, highlighting the exceptional care and support provided to children with diverse needs. Our ethos The nursery is committed to fostering exploration, risk-taking, and resilience by encouraging children to connect with nature and develop independence. Their approach aims to help children achieve their full potential, cultivating confidence and self-belief. What it's like Children explore the local community on visits to the nature reserve and a local residential home, fostering inquisitiveness and empathy. Staff respect children's views, involving them in decisions about play and activities. They also learn Makaton signs to develop communication skills, providing an inclusive environment for children with additional needs. Home from home environment Focus on outdoor learning Experienced staff team Age-specific rooms ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://woodland-house.co.uk/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2005 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Woodland Barn Day Nursery Last inspected 11 January 2023 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 explore the local community on visits to the nature reserve and a local residential home, fostering inquisitiveness and empathy. Staff respect children's views, involving them in decisions about play and activities. They also learn Makaton signs to develop communication skills, providing an inclusive environment for children with additional needs. Inspector highlights - New children settle well and form close bonds with their key person, who provides warm interactions. - Children are excited to care for pet snails and learn about their needs. - Children’s mathematical skills are developed well through looking for numbers, shapes and patterns, and exploring colour mixing. - Staff support children with school readiness, including working with teachers to ease transitions and introducing physical education lessons. - Children quickly become independent, learning to cut fruit, pour drinks, and zip up coats. Areas to develop - 1 review and improve the organisation of mealtime routines to reduce children's waiting times and ensure children's engagement is maintained. Inspection #10265291 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208948) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Woodland Barn Day Nursery Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10265291 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208948)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY303073) 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://woodland-barn.co.uk/) 105 Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO1 2EX [© 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#/0.91882/51.87755/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Colchester - [Day nurseries in Colchester](/search?q=Colchester) - [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=woodland-barn-day-nursery-co1-2ex-ey303073) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say the nursery is a 'home-from-home' environment, where staff are 'happy, thoughtful and radiate kindness'. > They have good communication with their child's key person with regard to what their children are learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children learn Makaton signs to develop their communication and language skills, providing an inclusive environment, particularly for children with additional needs. These signs are shared with parents, who use signs such as ‘more’ and ‘finished’ at home. The setting teaches "Sing and sign" classes so children can learn new words and signs to develop their communication skills, enabling them to express themselves through a non-verbal method. Outdoor space Children learn to use technology by taking photos in the garden of objects and each other. Older children solve their own problems in the garden, for example, by moving objects to create space to ride bikes and then returning them to their place. Inspection history Date: June 2009 - January 2023 Good - June 2017 Outstanding - January 2015 Good - September 2014 Inadequate - June 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Woodland Barn Day Nursery ### What grade did Ofsted give Woodland Barn Day Nursery? ### When is Woodland Barn Day Nursery open? ### Is Woodland Barn Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What is Woodland Barn Day Nursery working on improving? ### How can Woodland Barn Day Nursery be contacted? ### How does Woodland Barn Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Colchester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Woodland Barn Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Kiddi Caru Nursery Colchester · CO2 8JB 3.9(15 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-co2-8jb-ey229919) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Oaklea Montessori Colchester · CO1 2DE ](/nursery/oaklea-montessori-cic-co1-2de-ey542566) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery, Little Learners Colchester · CO1 2LR ](/nursery/the-wilson-marriage-centre-nursery-little-learners-co1-2lr-650154) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The Beeches Pre-school Colchester · CO4 3AQ 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-beeches-pre-school-co4-3aq-203708) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Angelina's Day Care Colchester · CO1 2TX 5.0(25 reviews) ](/nursery/angelina-s-day-care-ltd-co1-2tx-2780624) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The Beeches Pre-School Annexe Colchester · CO4 3XG ](/nursery/the-beeches-pre-school-annexe-co4-3xg-ey559215) [See all nurseries in Colchester →](/search?q=Colchester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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