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Woodlands Nursery in Amersham

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Dec 2024)
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4.7(27 parent reviews) ·105 Chestnut Lane, Amersham, HP6 6EF · Buckinghamshire
Number of places
21 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Buckinghamshire

About this day nursery

Woodlands Nursery in Amersham offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children aged 2 and up are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and curiosity. The nursery focuses on a holistic approach, encompassing physical, intellectual, language, emotional, and social development.

Their ambitious curriculum is tailored to each child's unique needs and interests, incorporating new experiences and intriguing themes while building upon their existing knowledge and cultural background. Woodlands places a strong emphasis on preparing children for school, particularly in mathematics, writing, and phonics, ensuring they develop essential skills and a love for learning.

The setting prides itself on its close relationship with parents and the local community, fostering continuous communication and involvement. The nursery utilises authentic, natural, and recycled resources, creating a calm and harmonious space that promotes positive behaviour and encourages inquisitive minds and critical thinking.

Our ethos

Woodlands Nursery focuses on a holistic approach to develop children's confidence, independence, and curiosity, encompassing physical, intellectual, language, emotional, and social development. Their curriculum is tailored to each child's needs and interests, incorporating new experiences and themes while building on existing knowledge. The nursery uses natural and recycled resources to create a space that promotes positive behaviour and encourages inquisitive minds and critical thinking, with a strong emphasis on school readiness.

What it's like

Enthusiastic staff create a nurturing and welcoming learning environment that is inclusive for all children. Children clearly feel safe and secure and confidently choose from a wide range of activities. Staff interactions continually support children to extend their learning to the highest level.

Ofsted OutstandingChild-led curriculumNature-based learningSchool readiness focus

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a standard daily rate with a minimum booking of three days. Invoices are issued monthly and include meals, snacks, high tea, extracurricular activities, and wet wipes, while parents must supply nappies and sun cream. No refunds are given for sickness or holidays, and bank holidays are chargeable.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Standard daily rate£86 / day
  • 3 days, 2 year old, 30 hours funding£217.15
  • 3 days, 3-4 year olds, 30 hours funding£458.45
  • 3 days, 3-4 year olds, 15 hours funding£7666.73
  • 4 days, 2 year old, 30 hours funding£575.48

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of 3 days is required.
  • Fees include hot meals, snacks, high tea, and wet wipes; parents must supply nappies and sun cream.
  • Invoiced monthly on the 24th for the following month, with payment due on or before the 1st.
  • Closed on bank holidays and one inset day in August, which are both chargeable.
  • No refunds are issued for sickness or personal holidays.
  • A £200 non-refundable enrolment fee is due within 48 hours of a place offer; the waiting list is free.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday, 8 AM - 6 PM; Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Food

All-inclusive: nutritious hot lunch, snacks, and a high tea are provided.

Age range

2 years old and above

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2000

Waitlist

Waiting list available

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Woodlands Nursery

Last inspected 10 December 2024

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

Enthusiastic staff create a nurturing and welcoming learning environment that is inclusive for all children. Children clearly feel safe and secure and confidently choose from a wide range of activities. Staff interactions continually support children to extend their learning to the highest level.

Inspector highlights

  • Inspirational leaders and managers are excellent role models for staff, supporting them to provide excellent care and learning experiences.
  • Information gathering and consistent assessment allow staff to plan effectively for individual needs, including booster sessions for learning gaps.
  • Mathematical development is a particular strength, with staff expertly weaving mathematical learning into daily activities.
  • Support for children's communication and language is exceptional, with staff skilfully using open-ended questions and introducing new words.
  • Children's physical development is effectively planned, with engaging activities in the garden and forest school area, allowing them to manage appropriate risks.
Inspection #10372367 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Information gathered when children first start, along with consistent observation and assessment of children, means that staff are able to plan effectively for children's individual needs. If gaps in children's learning are identified, staff plan booster sessions to support children's development. If required, staff work with other agencies and parents to ensure consistency for children to help them make progress in the quickest time possible.

Outdoor space

Children's physical development is effectively planned to help them develop new skills and build on existing ones. Staff recognise that some children learn best outdoors and provide engaging activities in the garden and the forest school area.

Parent Reviews of Woodlands Nursery

4.7
(27)
Sumanth Dhananjaya
7 months ago

It's nearly been an year since our daughter started Woodlands and it's truly been an amazing experience for her. Most notably the nursery is securely housed within the primary school setting so children can enjoy the outdoor space and also get an exposure to older kids in primary school. Friendly staff with an amazing attitude creates a vibrant environment for kids to learn and thrive. Grateful to be part of the community.

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Georgia Ellen
a year ago

Woodlands Day Nursery are just amazing. The only childcare setting I have felt fully comfortable sending my daughter. She has been there for almost 2 years now and the care and education she has received here has gone beyond my expectations. The trips, activities and opportunities they provide are endless. All of the staff are lovely and so supportive and have been at the setting for years (no high staff turnover here at all). We are very excited for our younger daughter to be able to attend next year! Thank you WoodlandsTeam.

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Chris Tidy
a year ago

A fantastic nursery which outshines our previous ones our daughter went to when we lived in Northwood. The teachers are fantastic and so warm they create a lovely home from home atmosphere for the children to develop and shine. We feel very lucky to have our daughter at this nursery and have already booked a spot for our 3 week old for when she turns two :)

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Caroline Donoghue
7 months ago

I’m so pleased I found Woodlands! My son loves it there, they do so much, the staff are lovely, and he’s built strong bonds with many of them. I know he’s having the best time, thank you!

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Amy Magierek
2 years ago

Woodlands is a homely, friendly and nurturing nursery and my daughter loves coming into nursery each day. The children participate in a huge range of activities, from messy play, cooking, crafts, to celebrating different events, I don’t know where all the ideas come from! There is lots of opportunity for outdoor play, including access to the school’s adventure playground. The team work hard to include parents with a range of events throughout the year. A big difference with this nursery compared to others is the low turnover and consistency of the staff who are all brilliant! I would definitely recommend Woodlands!

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Inspection history

Date: July 2006

  • January 2025Outstanding
  • December 2024Outstanding
  • May 2019Good
  • April 2019Good
  • April 2016Good
  • April 2016Good
  • December 2013Requires improvement
  • October 2013Requires improvement
  • May 2009Good
  • May 2009Good
  • July 2006Good

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