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Springfield Nursery Ltd

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Springfield Farm, Marwood, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 4DU

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

120 children

Key details

Capacity

120 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Springfield Nursery Ltd was inspected by Ofsted on 11 February 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "The provider has created a curriculum which has a strong focus on exploring nature and the outdoors. Children are supported in learning about how farmers care for animals through regular visits to the farm next door. Children watch animals like cows and pigs grazing and eating in the nearby fields."

Key strengths

  • The provider has a clear and ambitious vision for the nursery.
  • Staff morale is high and staff say they enjoy working at the nursery.
  • Children are kind to others and helpful.
  • Parents feedback that they are happy with the care their children receive.
  • Children in the baby and toddler rooms are happy and secure.

Areas for improvement

  • support staff to be clear about what they want children to learn, so the activities and support they provide challenges and stimulates children consistently…
  • ensure staff consistently guide children to understand the impact of their behaviour on others and how to manage their emotions
  • improve staff deployment to support all children's engagement to higher levels.
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Location

Springfield Farm, Marwood, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 4DU

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