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The Old Forge Day Nursery
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The Old Forge Day Nursery
- Nursery
- Findern DE65 6AA
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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 | Outstanding |
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Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Safe and suitable, includes Forest School sessions
Philosophy: Encourages children to have big hearts and open minds
Forest School Sessions: Prolonged periods learning in Forest School
Activities: Counting, digging, drawing; some group activities need adaptation
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Progressive curriculum for future learning; some staff need clearer understanding
Communication: Regular updates shared about children鈥檚 development
Community Building: Warm, friendly staff praised by parents
Staff Training: Accessed training about different learning styles
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Welcoming, caring approach
Safeguarding Training: Open culture around safeguarding
Play and Learning Integration: Encouraged through outdoor play and interaction
Transition to Primary School: Progressive curriculum prepares for future learning
Diversity Management: Encourages open minds, but needs improvement in group engagement
Child Safety Management: Children learn to stay safe while exploring
Children's Safety and Security: Firm attachments provide security
Teaching Personal Safety: Forest school teaches safety
Happiness and Settling: Children feel safe and ready for their day
Nutritional Menu: Healthy options, limited refined sugars
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The Old Forge Day Nursery is a Nursery, Nursery located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
This nursery accepts children from 0.3-11.11 years old.
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The half-timbered, nineteenth-century building appears to be something out of a fairy tale, yet the magic is still present as you enter. You are welcomed by an amazing staff of energetic, fun-loving, and highly qualified individuals who share founders Abby and Marcus' commitment for being the best in their area and for building strong, loving bonds with all the children in their care.
We collaborate closely with parents and caregivers to make sure you are at ease and aware that your child is safe and happy. We also keep you updated every day with photos and videos of your child playing, learning, and succeeding.
Choosing the best nursery for your child is a very important decision. To help you determine if our nursery is the appropriate one for you and your child, take advantage of our free, no-obligation trial session.
Every day, we learn a lot and have a lot of fun. View a few of our pictures to get a better idea. .
Use our online virtual tour to explore our nursery and all of our fantastic amenities.
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We collaborate closely with parents and caregivers to make sure you are at ease and aware that your child is safe and happy. We also keep you updated every day with photos and videos of your child playing, learning, and succeeding.
Choosing the best nursery for your child is a very important decision. To help you determine if our nursery is the appropriate one for you and your child, take advantage of our free, no-obligation trial session.
Every day, we learn a lot and have a lot of fun. View a few of our pictures to get a better idea. .
Use our online virtual tour to explore our nursery and all of our fantastic amenities.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
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