Tiddlywinks Two

Tree climbing, a wildlife garden and children making their own books give Tiddlywinks Two a recognisable character. These were features of daily life in July 2025, combining physical exploration with language, stories and growing things.

At its July 2025 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good, judged safeguarding effective and found that children made good learning progress. On Frome Road in Bradford-on-Avon, it has capacity for 57 children aged 0 to 60 months.

In July 2025, older children used a tree swing and slide, while younger children practised coordination by throwing beanbags towards a bucket. Babies explored sounds outdoors alongside a weekly music group. Different stages had different activities.

The early years foundation stage is the framework for children's learning, development and care: here, its practical expression included conversation, physical play and early number work. In July 2025, staff extended ladybird counting activities into addition and subtraction where children were ready. Older children created characters and stories and made books to share at home, giving their ideas a tangible form.

Weekly forest school sessions in July 2025 gave children opportunities to explore nature. The wildlife garden supported seed planting and vegetable growing; the meadow added another space for investigating wildlife. Canal walks, bus journeys and visits to local care homes took learning beyond the nursery.

In July 2025, younger children's family adventure books supported their sense of belonging. Staff used signs alongside spoken words, giving children another way to understand and communicate. Information from parents and other settings informed individual planning, with developmental monitoring leading to targeted support plans.

Self-care was practised in small steps: babies wiped their hands and faces, younger children used cutlery and older children cleared their plates. Regular updates helped parents understand children's learning and continue it at home. Staff supervision and training also addressed how changes affect children's emotions.

The address is Frome Road, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1LE. Opening hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, across the year, with closures on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas.

In July 2025, the nursery offered government-funded places. At that time it occupied the site of Fitzmaurice Primary School, and parents valued the transition arrangements into the school. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place; families still apply through the local authority admissions process.

• Length of group activities. In July 2025, some children sat through group activities for too long and lost interest. Improving their organisation was the action required, making the balance between shared activities and active play a useful point to explore.
• Outdoor exploration. Tree climbing, the tree swing and weekly forest school sessions featured in July 2025. Families who value physical challenge and contact with nature have concrete examples to discuss on a visit.
• Attendance and funded costs. With opening hours spanning the working day and funded places offered in July 2025, which booking pattern and written charge structure would apply to your child?

Tiddlywinks Two merits consideration for families who value outdoor exploration, practical independence and children developing their own stories. Its July 2025 strengths were concrete: growing vegetables, making books and learning to manage physical challenges. The qualification is equally specific: group activities needed better organisation to sustain children's attention.