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St Bernards Nursery

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Oakridge Methodist Church, Vivian Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5QB

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

36 children

Key details

Capacity

36 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

St Bernards Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 3 June 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children arrive at this warm and welcoming nursery with genuine enthusiasm. The homely atmosphere, combined with the staff's commitment, creates an environment where each child feels valued. Nurturing staff build strong emotional bonds with children."

Key strengths

  • Books and songs are used in meaningful ways to enrich children's language skills.
  • The curriculum on offer is carefully sequenced and broken down into manageable steps to support staff in guiding children's learning.
  • Children keenly adopt healthy lifestyles.
  • Clear routines underpin children's day.
  • The nursery is a valued part of the community.

Areas for improvement

  • strengthen coaching and mentoring procedures to support greater consistency in the quality of staff interactions with children across the nursery
  • review and refine the organisation of routines so that all children fully benefit from the curriculum.
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Location

Oakridge Methodist Church, Vivian Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5QB

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