Willows Nurseries

November 2024 : Little Willows are delighted to have recently been awarded a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating.

The report was very positive, and the Inspector said the ‘interactions between staff and children are warm and meaningful. Staff create a sense of fun and imagination’.

‘The curriculum is carefully thought out and ambitious. Staff consider the different ways in which children learn and know what they need to learn next. Staff use this knowledge to swiftly identify any gaps in learning. This supports all children to make good progress’.

‘Staff know the children and their families very well. Parent feedback is very positive. They feel supported and say communication is a key strength. These successful relationships support the links between home and the nursery’

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Willows Nursery is a small, friendly well-equipped nursery located within the safe and secure grounds of Carrington School in Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire.  

Willows Nursery occupies two separate buildings with their own outdoor play areas. Little Willows for children aged 3 months to 3 years and Willow Tree for children from 3 to 5 years. (Read more about our nursery rooms and outdoor play below)

At Little Willows there are separate rooms for the babies and toddlers where a wide variety of activities are offered to accommodate the children’s age and stage of development. The baby room benefits from a separate sleep room. There is a large secure outdoor play area.

At Willow Tree we cater for up to 33 pre school children. We are very fortunate to have direct access to our large enclosed outdoor play area. Our older children can flow freely between the indoor and secure outdoor environment.

Both Little Willows and Willow Tree are single storey buildings which have been designed and equipped to meet the needs of young children.

The nursery is surrounded by playing fields and open countryside and the children are taken on trips into the local area and get involved with activities happening in the local community.