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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Newbury Weekly News

The Orchard Day Nursery

n Outstandong Ofsted Judgement n Daily excursions in nursery- owned minibus n six months to five years old n Government-funded hours available n Fully-qualified care team n Specialist in outdoor learning and fun n Best kept secret in West Berks child care HIDDEN behind electric gates and with the River Pang meandering through it’s surrounding grounds, The Orchard Nursery, Yattendon, truly is the hidden gem inWest Berks child-care crown. This setting, established in 1990, is staffed by a fully-qualified and hugely-experienced care team and boasts a recent Outstanding assessment from Ofsted in personal development, behaviour and welfare. With owners and team determined to provide an environment of safety and love, the learning and fun each day, coupled with the unique approach to the way in which they deliver it, make The Orchard Nursery an easy choice for the families that trust them with the care and development of their children. Is it a bus day? Following a Scandinavian ‘Get Outdoors’-style of learning that takes place both at the setting in the large gardens and surround- ing fields, or away from the nurs- ery using their 17-seat minibus, ensures that come rain or shine, Beast from the East or Pest from the West, the children enjoy the benefits of outside experiences that are translated to more tradi-

individual, warm and loving welcome each day, and gives parents a good knowledge and relationship with all the team on a daily basis. The Orchard Day Nursery takes pride in not filling the nursery with trainees and apprentices to hit the minimum requirements and ratio demands of Ofsted; they boast a 90 per cent Level 3 or above qualified team, that considers the EYFS and Ofsted measurements as their entry-level target and some- thing fromwhich to build on and constantly improve against. School readiness Housed in its separate large log cabin with individual play areas, the Pre-school is designed to represent a slightly more formal classroom setting. In preparation for big school, the Pre-school has been turning out ‘school ready’ children for over 25 years and is complimented by all the primary schools that their children move on to. The principles of the nursery still apply here and are complimented by a teacher-focused style to encourage more measurable outcomes and learning methods designed to highlight areas for individual child development. Where do I sign? If all this sounds too good to be true then why not visit The Orchard Day Nursery and see first hand what they do? Due to Pre schooler’s moving up, there are spaces currently avail- able across all age groups and staff would be delighted to welcome families that are as committed to providing their children with a timeless and unforgettable nursery experience as they are.

tional learning back in nursery. The nursery tries to take the children on the minibus three times a week, and to describe it as popular with both children and parents alike might be the understatement of the year so far. The ability to not be confined to the setting means that everything the children do is ‘joined up’ – from kicking leaves in the woods during Autumn, to sticking them on collages back at the setting, to splashing and paddling in the shallows of the Pang to water safety instruction or lighting a campfire to warm hot chocolate while understanding why this happens. The power of this proven hands on and experiential way of discover- ing the world makes for active bodies and inquisitive minds. Watching the children, red-faced and still inspired by their trip, tumbling back into the boot room and on into a freshly-prepared-on- the-premises hot lunch, is a sight worth seeing and a magical, daily event that never fades. The best things come in small packages The Orchard Day Nursery is not a huge sprawling campus with large rooms full of loads of children and squads of staff. Maximum capacity is 26 at any one time. This plays into a commitment to a consistent and loving approach that provides the children with an

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speaks for itself” Ranjana – parent at Abacus Parents are kept up-to-date using a dedicated online portal where nursery news and events are shared and, most importantly, where you can securely access details of how your child slept, ate and enjoyed their day and share in your child’s developmental progress, with easy to understand developmental observations and progress tracking. Parents love this service. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Get in touch today to arrange your visit and find out more. Abacus Day Nursery, Oxford Road, Newbury, RG14 1XB. Call (01635) 550134 or email abacus@completechildcare. co.uk

been to a number of nurseries, all across the UK. My son gets the best of the best care and education from Abacus Nursery and I, as a mother, receive my peace of mind, knowing that my son is in good hands. “Abacus Staff always show that simple gesture of heartfelt warmth to their children, which make Abacus Nursery so special. Abacus staff members are very keen to accommodate special significantly, in all areas like awareness, behaviour, physical and emotional development, since he started going to Abacus. He is learning French as well. I am extremely pleased with his overall development. “Last, but never the least, when I go to collect my son at the end of a busy day, I always find him happy, chirpy, satisfied and that requests from parents. “My son has developed

ABACUS has been one of Newbury’s childcare gems for many years, helping working families in the area from its large homely setting located close to the centre of Newbury on Oxford Road. It has many of the features and facilities you’d expect of a top nursery, but with the added benefit of those personal touches that keep you as a parent feeling connected to your child while you are apart. Children at Abacus Day Nursery also benefit from regular weekly visits from Madame, for their fun French lessons and Outdoor Learning Leader Helen, both of whom open children’s minds to the world that surrounds them and the people in that world. “Abacus Nursery is by far the best nursery that I have come across. My son is nearly four now and since he was six months, he has

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Ofsted “Outstanding” 6 month - 5 years Outdoor Learning Specialists Daily Outings in Nursery Minibus Government Funded Hours Available Fully Qualified, Experienced Team Holiday Club

The Orchard Day Nursery Yattendon 01635 201838 www.theorcharddaynursery.com outstanding personal development, behaviour, and welfare.

01635 550134 www.completechildcare.co.uk