Knights Templar Nursery

Separate indoor and outdoor areas for younger children give Knights Templar Nursery a clear physical identity, while the school grounds bring nature hunts, picnics and outdoor stories into its offer. A purpose-built building also includes a family room for parent and child services. These are useful details for families weighing the surroundings their child will use.

The nursery is in Watchet, has 60 places in total and accepts children aged 3 to 60 months. At its May 2023 inspection, Ofsted rated the provision Good and found that children made good progress through a curriculum shaped around their needs. That judgement concerned the youngest children: the inspected age range was 1 to 2 years.

Full-day care sits alongside shorter morning and afternoon bookings for children aged 3 to 4. The practical choice is broader than the full-day description alone conveys.

Rooms and Ages

Younger children have their own areas for play both outside and inside. That separation gives families of babies and toddlers a concrete feature to weigh, alongside the wider indoor and outdoor play spaces. The family room adds space for services involving parents and children together.

The nursery groups carry the names Discoverers, Adventurers & Mariners and Pioneers (Pre School). The overall capacity of 60 belongs to the whole nursery; it should not be read as the size of any of those groups.

Learning and Activities

The early years foundation stage provides the framework for learning and care. In May 2023, its everyday expression included investigating ice and pine cones, practising climbing and balance, and hearing adults introduce words for animals, numbers and colours. For a parent, those examples make the curriculum tangible: conversation, movement and exploration were part of the same day.

During May 2023, children selected songs with picture cards and joined familiar actions and words. Picture cards supported children's choices during song time. Adults also talked alongside their play and used questions to sustain interest.

Independence needed more attention in May 2023. Adults sometimes completed tasks children could begin learning to tackle, including putting on coats before outdoor play. The improvement required was practical: give children opportunities to attempt manageable tasks themselves. Families interested in self-care skills should keep that point alongside the positive learning judgement.

Outdoor and Community Life

The grounds of Knights Templar Community Church School give the nursery space for nature hunts, stories outdoors and picnics. Those activities connect the building's play areas with a larger outdoor setting, giving families a specific picture of how the school site contributes to nursery life.

In May 2023, children practised balancing, climbing and negotiating steps. These were opportunities to try physical challenges and experience achievement, rather than simply spend time outside.

Relationships and Communication

A key person system is intended to provide continuity and build relationships throughout a child's time at nursery. Close contact with parents and carers supports sharing knowledge about each child's needs. This gives families a clear starting point for discussing routines and changes at home.

In May 2023, children had formed close relationships with staff, who encouraged kindness, sharing and waiting. Personal care was handled sensitively: adults sought children's permission before nappy changes and talked with them during the routine. Parents received updates about learning and guidance for supporting it at home.

Inclusion and Wellbeing

At the May 2023 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective, with staff able to recognise and report concerns and follow procedures for allergies, accidents and medicines. This is a dated judgement, not a substitute for discussing a child's particular health needs.

During May 2023, staff undertook training and worked together with support from management. The nursery also signposts families towards local and county specialists and activities, giving parents a route to additional services.

Handwashing was an improvement point in May 2023. Using wipes before meals meant children missed opportunities to learn the routine themselves. Alongside the independence finding, this makes everyday self-care a useful topic for a visit.

Sessions and Attendance

The address is Liddymore Road, Watchet, TA23 0EX. Opening hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Bookings spanning the day run from either 8am or 9am until either 4pm or 5pm, across the under-two, two-year-old and three-to-four-year-old fee bands.

For children aged 3 to 4, morning bookings run from 8am or 9am until noon or 1pm; afternoon bookings start at 1pm and end at 4pm or 5pm. These choices matter for families organising shorter attendance around other commitments. Both term-time-only and all-year attendance are catered for.

The nursery operates across the year, with Bank Holidays and up to 4 inset days identified as closures. Holiday closure arrangements need attention when planning a booking, as detailed below.

Enquiries can be made by telephone on 01984 633429 or by email at nursery@KTCC.uk. Invoices arrive through Famly before the month begins and payment is due by that month's end. Fees continue during holidays taken by families and sickness absence.

Funding and Paid Extras

Universal EYE funding for three and four year olds is offered from the term after the relevant birthday, up to 570 hours annually, with a daily cap of 10 hours and a maximum of 15 hours weekly in term time or 11 hours weekly across the year over 2 or more days. Working Families Funding from 9 months old starts in the following term for eligible children, with the same annual allowance, daily cap and attendance options.

Extended EYE hours are offered from the term after reaching 3 years, subject to eligibility and the required code and documentation; additional funding begins in the term following a successful application. Supported 2-Year Old Funding is also accepted for families meeting the criteria, with eligibility confirmation and registration documents required.

Hours beyond funded allowances are paid privately. Snacks attract a voluntary contribution on monthly invoices. For funded childcare, parents pay additional charges for meals. For current prices, ask the nursery for a quotation.

Moving on to School

The nursery describes a close partnership with Knights Templar Community Church School to support transition and families. Sharing a site makes that relationship relevant to parents considering their child's next stage. Attending the nursery does not guarantee a place at Knights Templar Community Church School.

• Holiday closures. All-year operation with only Bank Holidays and up to 4 inset days as closures conflicts with terms specifying an Easter week, an end-of-August week and Christmas-to-New-Year closure. Confirm the closure calendar for your intended attendance pattern.
• Everyday independence. The May 2023 improvement points concerned manageable tasks and handwashing. On a visit, ask how children now practise putting on coats and washing their hands.
• Changing a booking. Cancellation and reduced-hours terms require a month's notice, while termination terms specify four weeks in writing. Agree which notice period applies before committing, especially if your childcare needs may change.

Knights Templar Nursery suits families seeking either bookings spanning the day or shorter morning and afternoon attendance for children aged 3 to 4. Separate play areas for younger children, outdoor use of the school grounds and a key person system give the offer practical substance. The Good judgement from May 2023 is positive, with independence and handwashing the specific points to follow up. Closure and notice arrangements deserve equal attention when choosing a pattern that works for the family.