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Woodland Corner

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·C/o Nayland Primary School, Bear Street, Colchester, CO6 4HY · Suffolk
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Woodland Corner offers an enriching and affordable early education experience in Nayland, Colchester. This charitably run setting provides pre-school education for children aged 2-4, along with breakfast and after-school clubs for children up to 11, including those from Nayland Primary School.

The curriculum is tailored to individual needs, focusing on learning through play and adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure a smooth transition to Reception. Emphasising holistic development, Woodland Corner prioritises high-quality care, fostering strong bonds between staff and children, and valuing diversity.

The nursery boasts a safe, stimulating, and challenging environment, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning in its bespoke garden and surrounding woodland, complemented by Forest School sessions. Holiday clubs are also available on various dates throughout school breaks, offering flexible childcare options.

As a charitable organisation, Woodland Corner is committed to providing high-quality, accessible childcare for local families, keeping fees as reasonable as possible and accepting various government funding initiatives and Tax-Free Childcare.

Our ethos

Woodland Corner's pedagogical approach is rooted in learning through play, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to facilitate a smooth transition to primary school. They emphasise holistic development and prioritise high-quality care, fostering strong staff-child relationships within a safe, stimulating environment. A key feature of their approach is the strong emphasis on outdoor learning, including dedicated Forest School sessions.

What it's like

Children are happily greeted by smiling staff and confidently start their day of learning. They chat easily with staff, sharing experiences and becoming engrossed in play. Children are well-behaved, kind, and caring, quickly developing an understanding of safety through activities like forest school.

Charity-runForest School sessionsOutdoor learning focusWraparound care up to age 11

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on session rates, with standard rates applying to breakfast, early bird, and after-school sessions. Funded hours are restricted to pre-school sessions (9.15am to 3.15pm). A consumables charge is applied per pre-school session to cover snacks, meals, and extra-curricular activities.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Minimum booking is one hour.
  • Requires 4 weeks' notice of cancellation for all pre-booked term-time sessions.
  • Holiday club bookings require 4 weeks' notice of cancellation, which must be given during term time.
  • Ad hoc term-time sessions require 48 hours' cancellation notice.
  • Late cancellations or cancellations made outside of term time are charged in full.
  • Government funding does not include the cost of snacks, meals, additional hours, or consumables.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday during term time, from 8am to 5pm, with breakfast club from 8am to 9am and after-school club from 3.25pm to 5pm.

Session types

Morning, Afternoon, Full Day, Ad Hoc, Holiday Club

Age range

2-11 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Woodland Corner

Last inspected 12 July 2021

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 are happily greeted by smiling staff and confidently start their day of learning. They chat easily with staff, sharing experiences and becoming engrossed in play. Children are well-behaved, kind, and caring, quickly developing an understanding of safety through activities like forest school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children and their families were well supported during the COVID-19 pandemic with creative resources and online stories.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported with additional staff and parental guidance for interventions.
  • Parents speak highly of the manager and staff, noting children's progress and support received.
  • A foyer area has been transformed into a quiet sensory/well-being room for relaxation, yoga, and focused activities.
  • Children are articulate speakers and independent, confidently expressing thoughts and performing self-care tasks.
  • Children enjoy using numbers, counting, and estimating in their play.
  • Children are fiercely independent and are provided with good opportunities to develop these skills further.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's knowledge of how to extend children's learning further, such as when introducing new resources or ideas.
Inspection #10173986 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the manager and staff. They comment on how well their children are progressing and how they have been supported by staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Additional staff work with children who require support to fully participate in pre-school activities. Parents are helped to seek appropriate interventions and support from other agencies, to close any gaps in their children's development.

Outdoor space

Children have fun making grass and mud 'soup' in the well-equipped and exciting mud kitchen. Staff model how to cut grass from the garden with scissors to make their pretend soup taste even more delicious. Children freely access water in the garden to enhance their mud play. Staff teach children how to use real tools when they participate in forest school activities, such as whittling bark from sticks with a sharp knife.

Parent Reviews of Woodland Corner

5.0
(4)
Abbie Hull
8 years ago

Excellent Pre School and After School Care with wonderful facilities and great staff! My older son enjoyed the Pre School and my younger son goes now and loves it. Would highly recommend!!

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Tim Gurton
8 years ago

A fantastic pre school. I really can't rate Woodland Corner and the staff highly enough. A lovely friendly welcoming atmosphere, my son and daughter love it here.

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Alex Popov
8 years ago

the nursery has super caring and attentive staff, great facilities in a perfect setting. Couldn't ask for more for my girls!

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Dennis Leeks
8 years ago

Excellent Pre-school. My son loved it and after school club.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

12 July 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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