Woodland Nursery School

Woodland play, vegetable growing and an end of term concert shaped children's experiences at Woodland Nursery School in July 2025. Its base is St Martin's Hall in Lower Bourne, Farnham, with capacity for 30 children aged 30 to 60 months.

At its July 2025 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good, judged safeguarding effective and found that tailored support helped children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including those developing their speech. These are dated judgements, rather than a guarantee of today's experience.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care; here, the July 2025 examples show learning through construction, gardening and outdoor exploration. Children tested and rebuilt toy ladders, using ideas about length and shape to solve a practical problem. Mathematics had a purpose within their play.

In July 2025, regular woodland visits included rope-and-pulley experiments and making tiny items for fairies. Running, climbing and jumping took place in natural surroundings, with larger play equipment at the local park adding another physical challenge.

The garden brought food into the learning too. In July 2025, children tended vegetables, tasted lettuce and washed strawberries before eating them. The end of term concert gave children a chance to perform songs and actions for their families. These experiences combined practical independence with opportunities to share an achievement.

In July 2025, staff built close relationships with children and responded to their different interests and ways of learning. Construction play, for example, allowed children to invent pretend headphones and develop their own ideas.

Communication extended beyond daily activities. In July 2025, parents received updates about development and guidance on using speech-support strategies at home. Preparation for school emphasised independence, confidence, social interaction and communication, giving families concrete skills to support beyond nursery hours.

St Martin's Hall, Dene Lane, Lower Bourne, Farnham, GU10 3PN is the nursery's address. Opening hours are 9.10am to 3.10pm, Monday to Friday, during term time; it closes for school holidays. That calendar matters for families arranging care across the year.

In July 2025, the nursery received funding for free early education for children aged two and for eligible children aged three and four. Families considering funded attendance should treat that as the inspection-time position.

• Teaching consistency. In July 2025, Ofsted found variation in teaching and called for more systematically monitored, individual coaching, training and mentoring. This matters for how reliably activities extend each child's existing skills.
• Holiday cover. The nursery closes during school holidays. Families needing care throughout the year will need arrangements for those periods.
• Attendance planning. How can a child's attendance be arranged within the term-time opening window? Make this the practical question for a visit.

Woodland suits families seeking term-time care with outdoor exploration and practical learning, and whose routines fit its daytime opening window. The July 2025 examples give it character: woodland challenges, growing food and performing together. Teaching consistency remains the important qualification to that positive picture.