Based in a converted stable block within the grounds of Chiddingstone Castle, we are a long established Committee run Nursery for children aged 2 years and above. Before our recent conversion to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ("CIO"), we have previously been awarded three successive Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
Children enjoy a secure cobbled play area where they can experience a variety of activities including gardening, sand and water play and ride-on toys. This area is also used for curriculum based learning. We have a small grassed garden area to the front of the Nursery and access to the wonderful and unique grounds of the Castle.
Children enjoy a secure cobbled play area where they can experience a variety of activities including gardening, sand and water play and ride-on toys. This area is also used for curriculum based learning. We have a small grassed garden area to the front of the Nursery and access to the wonderful and unique grounds of the Castle.
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At Chiddingstone Nursery CIO we value every child as an individual. We are passionate about ensuring that the children remain at the heart of everything we do. In order to provide children with the freedom to learn, we offer a range of activities including sand and water, messy activities (painting), construction, role play, imaginative play, gardening, computer area and book corner.
Free Early Education for three and four year olds provides funding for 15 hours a week from the term (not half term) after your child's 3rd birthday. The 15 hours can be claimed entirely at Chiddingstone Nursery CIO or you can split the funded hours between two settings.
The Free Early Education Funding may be used in 2.5 hour blocks (6 sessions) at Chiddingstone Nursery CIO leaving 30 minutes per session (morning or afternoon) as chargeable at a rate of 6.50 per session, or 13.00 a day for those attending a full day.The Nursery does not participate in the Government 30 hours free funding initiative.
The Free Early Education Funding may be used in 2.5 hour blocks (6 sessions) at Chiddingstone Nursery CIO leaving 30 minutes per session (morning or afternoon) as chargeable at a rate of 6.50 per session, or 13.00 a day for those attending a full day.The Nursery does not participate in the Government 30 hours free funding initiative.
Following our conversion to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), we are unable to use our previous Outstanding rating. Once a re-inspection has been carried out, we will be able to update our Ofsted rating. This was testament to the dedicated staff team who provide a nurturing and stimulating experience for the children.
Our curriculum based themed mornings (between 9.00 am and 12.00 pm) have been developed to appeal to all our children. The aim of each session is to learn, develop and build confidence in a fun way. To help develop a love of reading, listening and recall skills, the children first listen to and discuss a story before exploring the Castle grounds in search of things contained within the story.
All Local Authorities are required to publish information on 'the Local Offer' about all SEND services, along with details of any eligibility for specialist services and a signpost to support for those who do not meet thresholds. Chiddingstone Nursery CIO has an embedded system to ensure that a key person is allocated to every child.
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