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Barn Owl Day Nursery
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Barn Owl Day Nursery
- Nursery
- Purley on Thames RG31 6UT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: The areas used by the babies are more suitable to meet babies' needs
Activities: Children go on a bug hunt in the garden and use binoculars to help look for insects, they paint pictures and make dragons from junk modelling for Chinese New Year
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff provide a varied range of activities and focus on developing children's language skills
Communication: Parents feel well informed about their child's care through daily feedback
Community Building: Open days show parents how the early years curriculum is implemented
Programs and Resources: The SENCo actively supports children and families, applying for additional funding when needed
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Children have developed positive relationships with staff and feel safe and secure
Safeguarding Training: All staff have a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures
Play and Learning Integration: Children eagerly explore available activities, such as bug hunts, and share and take turns with friends
Transition to Primary School: Children in the pre-school room are successfully prepared for their move to school
Diversity Management: Children learn about different cultures, for instance, through activities for Chinese New Year
Child Safety Management: Staff supervise children well and ensure their safety during the daily routine
Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure, helping them settle into their new environment
Happiness and Settling: Children quickly settle into their new environment and show excitement during activities
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About Us
Barn Owl Day Nursery is a Nursery, Nursery located in Berkshire, South East.
This nursery accepts children from 0.3-5 years old.
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We are a privately owned nursery that is registered with OFSTED and located in a sizable renovated house. We are well situated to the west of Reading for quick access to Reading Town Center and nearby districts.
There are 60 kids registered for the nursery.
We offer a secure and nurturing atmosphere where your child can develop and flourish.
The nursery assists and hires students pursuing level 2 and level 3 childcare certificates.
Paul Lynch, the nursery's owner, hired Alison to set it up in 2006.
Since earning her undergraduate degree in 1990, she has worked in daycare.
At the nursery, Alison serves as the child safety officer, safer recruitment officer, and behaviour officer.
Cheryl started working at the nursery in 2011 in order to earn her level 3 childcare certification.
Nadia has completed an online course on child sexual exploitation and has a level 2 award in food safety.
Nadia also oversees the nursery's health and safety, carrying out all risk analyses.
In 2009, Graham started working at Barn Owl as a level 3 trainee.
Graham is a deputy safeguarding officer and currently holds a first aid certification.
While studying for her level 2 in childcare, Callie joined Barn Owl in 2017. She passed this exam in 2018 and stayed with us to finish her level 3 in July 2020.
Once certified, Callie continued with us and now works two days a week in the toddler area as a registered nursery nurse.
Callie has first aid certification.
Our main goal at Barn Owl is to give kids a joyful, secure, and stimulating environment.
We adhere to the seven learning areas outlined by the Early Years Foundation stage to make sure kids have the chance to learn from a diverse range of toys and activities.
At Barn Owl Day Nursery, we consider our employees to be our most important resource.
The level of care you expect for your kid can only be delivered by a committed and motivated personnel.
All of our employees have received the best training available.
They have years of experience in childcare at every level.
Both you and your kid will be given a warm welcome and made to feel at home at Barn Owl Day Nursery by our Team.
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There are 60 kids registered for the nursery.
We offer a secure and nurturing atmosphere where your child can develop and flourish.
The nursery assists and hires students pursuing level 2 and level 3 childcare certificates.
Paul Lynch, the nursery's owner, hired Alison to set it up in 2006.
Since earning her undergraduate degree in 1990, she has worked in daycare.
At the nursery, Alison serves as the child safety officer, safer recruitment officer, and behaviour officer.
Cheryl started working at the nursery in 2011 in order to earn her level 3 childcare certification.
Nadia has completed an online course on child sexual exploitation and has a level 2 award in food safety.
Nadia also oversees the nursery's health and safety, carrying out all risk analyses.
In 2009, Graham started working at Barn Owl as a level 3 trainee.
Graham is a deputy safeguarding officer and currently holds a first aid certification.
While studying for her level 2 in childcare, Callie joined Barn Owl in 2017. She passed this exam in 2018 and stayed with us to finish her level 3 in July 2020.
Once certified, Callie continued with us and now works two days a week in the toddler area as a registered nursery nurse.
Callie has first aid certification.
Our main goal at Barn Owl is to give kids a joyful, secure, and stimulating environment.
We adhere to the seven learning areas outlined by the Early Years Foundation stage to make sure kids have the chance to learn from a diverse range of toys and activities.
At Barn Owl Day Nursery, we consider our employees to be our most important resource.
The level of care you expect for your kid can only be delivered by a committed and motivated personnel.
All of our employees have received the best training available.
They have years of experience in childcare at every level.
Both you and your kid will be given a warm welcome and made to feel at home at Barn Owl Day Nursery by our Team.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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