We believe that mealtimes are a social occasion in which children learn to sit in small groups with an adult and share their food and together.
Our tasty meals are freshly prepared on the premises by our experienced cook to provide a healthy well balanced diet. We operate a 4 week seasonal rotating menu which is displayed on the nursery notice board. Introducing children to a variety of textures and flavours along with foods from different cultures widening their experiences of the world around them whilst enhancing their taste buds! We are happy to cater for specific allergy or dietary requirements that your child may have. For babies purees and formula milk is prepared on site, meals are adapted to suit baby’s individual stages of development, introducing a variety of tastes and textures.
Breakfast is served between 8am – 8.45am and consists of cereal, milk or fruit juice and toast. Lunch is served between 11.30am and 11.45am (depending on the age group) and consists of a hot two-course meal. Light afternoon high tea is served between 3.30pm –4.00pm (depending on the age group) and is either hot or cold.
The children are given water to drink with their meals and fruit is provided every day with one of the two meals. Milk is provided during the morning and afternoon for all children during snack time. Children play a large part in mealtimes. Children are encouraged to set the table for lunch. Children self- serve their own meals and socialise around the table together, manners are a big part of meal times and these are encouraged and role modelled by staff and are important skills required for life.
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We are regularly inspected by environmental health ensuring that we comply with all food hygiene rules and regulations. You can rest assured that a five-star food hygiene certificate backs every meal.
Meals
Outdoor Play
Our outside area is an extension of the nursery providing a stimulating environment, which reflects all seven areas of learning. In addition to sensory zone, sand, water and paints, we offer ride on toys to push and pedal, areas to dig, plant and explore as well as quiet areas to sit and chat or read.
All children have access to the garden each day, whatever the weather we provide waterproof suit for the children to wear when it rains. Children in ‘Great Oaks’ are able to free-flow into the garden throughout the nursery day, whilst babies have their own time to explore each day.
We also explore the local environment with trips to the garden centre, play park, supermarket, library to name but a few.
Great Oaks (2 years to 4 years)
Shortly after your child’s second birthday they make their transition to Great Oaks. We offer support, as each child becomes an independent learner our free-flow system supports children to make choice about what they do. We believe that children learn through play and gain the most value from activities, which relate to their current learning interests. By offering a child centred approach we ensure we offer the children activities, which are engaging, and this therefore provides the best opportunities to learn and develop.
Learning resources are utilised to ensure that all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage are explored. Children are encouraged to learn through developmentally appropriate planned, purposeful play with a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Activities are carefully planned to take into account the age, ability and aptitude of each individual child. Our named key person system enables us to ensure a planned curriculum tailored to meet the needs of each individual child. Children are encouraged to progress at their own pace providing firm foundations in preparation for the more formal environment of school.
The nursery comprises three main areas a quiet area, messy area and free play area for small and large group play. Our daily activities and free play cover all aspects of learning.
The children have free access all day to ICT facilities, construction, messy play and make believe to name but a few. All children have access to outdoor play on a daily basis whatever the weather (we provide waterproof suits if raining).
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Useful links
Useful links
Tapestry is our user friendly way to access your child’s learning and development. Accessed via the tapestry app that can be downloaded to your ipad/iphone/android device. Parents receive a notification when a new observation of their child is ready to view.
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Useful links
Tapestry is our user friendly way to access your child’s learning and development. Accessed via the tapestry app that can be downloaded to your ipad/iphone/android device. Parents receive a notification when a new observation of their child is ready to view.
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Useful links
Tapestry is our user friendly way to access your child’s learning and development. Accessed via the tapestry app that can be downloaded to your ipad/iphone/android device. Parents receive a notification when a new observation of their child is ready to view.
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The Nursery
Welcome to our family-run nursery, where we provide excellent facilities tailored for both babies and toddlers all the way up until primary school age. Our bright and spacious environment is designed to foster growth and creativity, ensuring your little ones feel safe and nurtured. With age-appropriate play areas, engaging educational resources, and caring staff, we prioritize the well-being development of every child in our care. Join us in giving your child the best start in their early years!
Little Acorns - Our Baby & Toddler Room
Our homely 15-place baby and toddler room cares for children up to 2 years and 3 months in a bright, calm, and welcoming environment. We provide a dedicated sleep room for much-needed rest, ensuring each child’s day is comfortable and nurturing.
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We follow routines that mirror home life, offering consistency and helping children feel confident and secure as they settle into nursery. Our Key Person approach ensures every child builds close bonds with a familiar adult, supporting emotional wellbeing and strong attachments. Staff work closely with parents to maintain continuity between home and nursery.
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The room is designed to encourage exploration and independence, with low-level shelving for self-selection of play resources. A wide range of carefully chosen equipment supports individual developmental stages, including open-ended and natural resources for inquisitive little minds. Sensory play is offered daily, allowing children to explore textures through sand, water, paint, gloop, and more.
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We maintain strong communication with families through our online diary system, which records sleep times, feeds, daily activities, and developmental milestones, keeping parents fully connected to their child’s nursery experience.
Great Oaks - Our 2-4 years Room
Our Great Oaks Room caters for up to 30 children, providing a nurturing environment where children can explore, play, and learn together. Children enjoy a wide variety of activities and are encouraged to interact across age groups, while also being supported to progress at their own pace. During free play and mealtimes, all children come together, creating a warm, social, “family-style” atmosphere.
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The room benefits from its close proximity to our outdoor classroom, offering a seamless indoor-outdoor ‘free flow’experience. The outdoor area extends learning all year round, with spaces to build, grow vegetables and herbs, explore the mud kitchen, ride on trikes, and much more.
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Our daily activities and free play cover all seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, encouraging children to take control of their learning. They can self-select resources based on their interests, with a wide range of materials regularly rotated to spark curiosity and imagination.
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The Key Person system ensures each child builds strong relationships with staff and peers. Practitioners know each child well and plan individual next steps, using observations to create a personalised learning plan. Provocations are added to extend knowledge and understanding, while a variety of multicultural celebrations help children develop a strong sense of identity and respect for others.
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At Great Oaks, we aim to prepare children confidently for school, ensuring they leave ready for the next stage of their learning journey.
Outdoor Play
Our outdoor area is a natural extension of the nursery, offering a stimulating and engaging environment that supports all seven areas of learning. Children can explore a variety of experiences including a sensory zone, sand and water play, creative activities like painting, as well as opportunities to dig, plant, and discover the natural world. There are also quieter spaces where children can relax, chat, or enjoy a story.​
All children access the garden every day, whatever the weather, with waterproof clothing provided to ensure they can play comfortably in the rain. Children in our ‘Great Oaks’ room benefit from free-flow access to the outdoor space throughout the day, while babies enjoy dedicated time to explore the garden at their own pace.
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We also make the most of our local environment, taking regular outings to places such as the garden centre, park, supermarket, and library. These experiences help children build confidence, develop social skills, and learn more about the world around them.
