Barney Bears Chigwell
Barney Bears is based in semi-detached house in residential area near the Hainault forest. We are very close to a local schools (Coppice, John Bramston and Hainault primary) and Hainault children’s centre, which is very convenient for parents; and also when arranging transitions or networking. We are very fortunate to have a big outdoor area that children can use on a daily basis; and if weather permits free-flow basis. Besides the garden we also have access to local forests, which provides many opportunities for learning and collecting resources throughout the year. We believe in Healthy Eating, therefore our meals are prepared from scratch. Our setting is open 51 weeks a year Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.30pm except one week over Christmas and Bank holidays. We provide care for children from 3 months to 5 years and we offer different options for childcare such as:
- Full and part time
- Sessions
- Funded hours only
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Marie Liddell
- Telephone
- 020 8500 0980 020 8500 0980
- chigwell.nursery@barneybears.co.uk
- Website
- www.barneybears.com
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Where to go
- Address
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406, Manford Way
Chigwell
Essex - Postcode
- IG7 4AS
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Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 6.30pm Available 51 weeks per year (see above)
- Time of day
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Morning
Afternoon
Inclusion Information
- Has Special Needs provision
Childcare Information
Funded Places
- Has 3 & 4 year old funding
- No 2 year old funding
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Friday 07:30:00 18:30:00 Monday 07:30:00 18:30:00 Thursday 07:30:00 18:30:00 Tuesday 07:30:00 18:30:00 Wednesday 07:30:00 18:30:00 - Facilities
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Outdoor garden
Hot meals provided
Visits and outings
Free Early Learning - 3 & 4 years
Free Early Learning - Extended entitlement
Caters for all dietary needs
Caters for all cultural needs
Partially wheelchair accessible
School Pickups
Does not offer school pickups
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY376461
- Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Date type Outcome 15/01/2009 Inspection (Early Years Register) Satisfactory 04/07/2013 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 07/11/2017 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding 10/03/2022 Inspection (Early Years Register) Requires Improvement
Local Offer
Local Offer Contact
- Contact
- Marie Liddell
- Telephone
- 020 8500 0980
Provision
- Age range
- Early Years (0-4 years)
- Shortbreak type
Education Offer
- Overview
Barney Bears nursery has a clear approach to support all children within the setting. The management team has many years of experience working with children with additional needs at the setting. We also have an experienced SEN officer.
We are based within a residential area in a two storey house with two rooms for children aged 3 months to five years. Our main room for children 2-5 years has daily access on the same level to the garden. We are open from 7.30am-6.30pm and offer a range of sessions from full days to half days.
- Identifying children's needs
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and regularly observe children and plan next steps to support their development. During assessment if we notice a child is not at their expected age and stage we will meet with the parent and discuss appropriate support activities or referral to outside agencies. Once a need is identified, we hold regular meetings with parents and carers who are fully informed of all next steps.
- Dedicated contacts
The first point of contact would be the child’s key person, any concerns would then be discussed with the nursery manager and SENCO.
- Involving children and their families
- Parenting advice
- Regular contact between parents/carers and the setting
- Planning and review meetings
- Advice on how to support learning at home
- Range of support available
- Partnership working with other professionals
- Support for communication needs
- Additional support strategies
- EYFS Curriculum planning differentiation
- Support for health needs
- Specific teaching interventions
- Support for behaviour
- Measuring children's progress
Through daily/weekly observations and assessments using the Local Authority EYFS tracking system we will be able to track the children’s progress and update/discuss with parents and carers during arranged meetings.
- Support and training for school staff
The Management team have completed their SENCO Training along with our Designated SEN officer who completes regular refresher courses. Our Baby room leader has also completed all the training to ensure any children with additional needs are identified at an early age. We are in the process of booking more members of our staff team on this training. The nursery works closely with the local authority SEN advisor and relevant professionals involved with individual children.
- Accessibility of the school
Easy access for our main room children (2-5 years) on one level with access to the garden.
- Inclusion
Staff ensure all children are included in the activities on offer and will adapt or change when necessary. Daily risk assessments are carried out in all areas as well as on all resources ensuring we take into account any additional needs of children. Children with additional needs have their own individual outcomes plans (IOP) which are shared with parents and carers.
- Transition arrangements
Transition reviews take place between rooms. Flexible settling in periods into the new room and a full handover from one keyperson to the new keyperson are also arranged to make transition as smooth as possible. A full transition review is completed when children are leaving for School and meetings with the school teacher and SENCO are arranged when necessary.
- Support and training for parents and carers
- Links with children centres
- Parent workshops
- SENCo
- Home visits
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