Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Sewell Park Academy, St Clements Hill, Norwich NR3 4BF
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  • Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park, Norwich
Chestnut Nursery Schools at Sewell Park is scheduled to open in 2019.

It will become a thriving Chestnut Nursery School based at Sewell Park Academy, Norwich.

Skilled staff are there to help children grow in confidence.

Children will be able to explore the indoor and outdoor setting while learning about the world around them.

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Care Provided by Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jade Phillips (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 68
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:30
    Tuesday 08:00-18:30
    Wednesday 08:00-18:30
    Thursday 08:00-18:30
    Friday 08:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park Reviews (40)

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Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.667) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park has 40 reviews.

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Review from Katie N (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Chetsnut since the start of February 2024. She was 7 months old when she started so I was very nervous, but the staff have been absolutely brilliant and she loves it there. Her key worker is lovely and I feel totally relaxed when she’s in for the day. Highly recommend.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear your daughter loves nursery and that you feel relaxed when leaving her in our care.


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Review from Paul A (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been going from just over 1 and always loves going in. She has always had lots of varied activities and talks about her friends and having a great time. I have always found all the staff kind, professional and clearly enjoy what they do and seeking to make nursery fun and a place
the young people grow. We had some special needs and there was great understanding and help in managing this. I would highly recommend the nursery and can't thank the staff enough for their great work and excellent care.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your review. We are pleased you are happy with the nursery and the help you received with your child’s individual needs. It’s been a pleasure watching your child grow and develop since starting with us.


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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care and development of my child is brilliant. They do a variety of activities and my child talks to me about what they have done that day. My child is happy to come to nursery every day. Lovely nursery with such a good approach to children.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased to hear that your child enjoys the variety of activities we provide each day and they are happy to come to nursery.


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Review from Katy J (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Immediately on viewing the nursery, we could see all the children were happy and friendly, the play areas were amazing, and it was the garden that sealed the deal. The baby room key workers were very good at getting our daughter to settle in. I'd like them to be stricter on allowing illnesses into the
nursery as she kept catching bugs, including Strep A. The room, especially in the summer, is so hot I worried she'd overheat, with limited outdoor access too. Other than that, I simply can't fault them.
The toddler room has free access to outside, which has improved her happiness here. I have seen a huge increase in her ability, speech and understanding of the world since the move to this room. Staff are kind and friendly, they give a good handover when we pick her up and they put on varied activities and are thoughtful i.e. water play on hot days, making us cards. They follow more of a gentle parenting technique which we prefer and she really enjoys going here. I'll be forever grateful.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your review. It's lovely to hear you are happy with the communication you receive from the staff and that your child’s development is progressing. The garden is a firm favourite, and the children enjoy having access to this throughout the day, alongside this we have a heatwave procedure in place to prevent children from overheating.


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Review from Nathan G (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have always had a really positive experience with Chestnut Nursery, Sewell Park. They listen and value our wishes, support us with any questions and communicate well with us. We couldn't be happier that our daughter gets such a good experience with the team. Thank you.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear you are happy with the nursery.


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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The only thing I have to say is not nice when they send my daughter only with her body in a coat home and the times she mostly comes home with too much of a smell of food on her face and hands. Everything else is very good. My daughter loves going to nursery.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that your child enjoys coming to nursery.


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Review from Aled C (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The adults at nursery are very professional and approachable. They are very welcoming when dropping off and seem genuinely excited to see my son. They seem to have a very caring and nurturing approach. We are regularly informed of our son’s progress through the app and they offer a wide range of engaging
activities, allowing my son to use and learn a range of skills whilst gaining invaluable knowledge and experiences.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your review. We are pleased you are happy with the nursery. We pride ourselves on our caring and nurturing approach.


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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful and friendly team, many educational games and activities for children, good playground. My child gets ready and goes to nursery with great pleasure and I think this is the highest praise that can be.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased your child enjoys coming to nursery and that you are happy with the care they receive.


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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter always looks forward to her days at nursery. She feels happy, confident and safe there and always comments on how lovely the staff are and the fun activities they have been doing.
We have found staff to always communicate promptly with us if we have any queries and we highly recommend
the nursery to other parents.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your feedback. It’s lovely to hear that your child feels happy, confident, and safe at our nursery. It has been a pleasure watching her grow and develop since she started with us and we are sure she will continue to thrive at school.


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Review from Michelle R (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have found Chestnuts Nursery School @ Sewell Park to be a great environment for our child. They have shown support in different areas throughout time at nursery, supporting with trying foods and dealing with allergies. The staff are all friendly and supportive. Range of activities and themed events.
Good support for learning to write names, recognise letters etc,

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased you feel supported by the team here and that you are happy with the range of activities we provide.


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Review from Alex P (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased for my daughter to attend Chestnut Sewell Park Nursery. She seems to absolutely love it there, they do so much with the children has she learned so much while being there. All the staff are also very friendly and helpful.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your review. We are so happy that your child enjoys coming to nursery, it has been a pleasure to watch her grow and develop since she started with us.


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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves going to Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park two days a week. She is such a sociable, happy child and we believe going to nursery since she was 7 months old has contributed to this. We love receiving all the arts and crafts she does in class. We have already booked our next unborn
baby to attend early in 2025.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear your daughter loves coming to nursery, it has been a pleasure watching her grow and develop since she started with us.


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Review from Jade G (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nursery staff are friendly and very informative during pick-ups, talking about activities my child has taken part in and food intake in the day. The staff have always maintained a professional composure and always willing to lend a hand when it comes to any paperwork that may need doing.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the communication and support that you’ve received from the practitioners.


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Review from Coral B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son - enjoys going into nursery every morning - he only goes two days a week but absolutely loves it! And he is really starting to come along with everything. So glad I found this nursery place and decided to put him in. I know when he has to leave he will be sad.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your feedback. It's been lovely watching them develop and thrive throughout the last few years and we are sure they will continue to flourish at school.


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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter is approaching one year with this nursery. She has grown so much in confidence since being with them. She has a great key worker who is very child-focused and understanding of my daughter's cultural needs and religious needs. I'm regularly updated on her progress. Meeting frameworks and
milestones. I'm happy I found this place for her.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your review. We are really glad that the practitioners are meeting your child’s cultural and religious needs and look forward to watching them blossom throughout their time at nursery.


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Review from Asllan A (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hello. I am very pleased with that nursery. My son is happy as well. He enjoys spending time in that area and he has shown to us new skills. The nursery staff have been very communicative and great. I am very grateful to them.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

We are pleased to hear that your child is happy and thriving at our nursery. It’s a blessing to be giving the opportunity to play a part in your child’s development. We will pass your kind words on to the practitioners.


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Review from Laura J (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Chestnut Nursery Sewell Park from baby room to pre-schooler and loved it! The staff are amazing and truly seem to care about the individual child and their needs. Rooms are spacious and well-equipped for play, learning, dining and all other needs. Both my daughter and
son thrived and love attending here. Only thing I would improve slightly is the communication and would like to see more regular updates on the parent app. This being said, handovers at drop off and pick up are great! I feel my children are well cared for and nurtured by all staff including the chief who is fab!

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your kind words. It’s been a pleasure watching both personalities blossom and develop during their time with us. We’re so happy to hear that you are satisfied with the communications during drop-off and pick-up times and will take your feedback into consideration.


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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, staff are great, the only thing I would have loved was a different app so it's easier to see what she's done, eaten, pooped, etc. The app they use is good but I think the other app gives more options for the practitioners to inform parents of their child's day.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your review, we will take your feedback into consideration. Usually as children progress through the nursery the feedback parents receive becomes more verbal during collection and drop-off times in preparation for school.


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Review from Lou L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with this nursery. Only downside was my daughter banging her head and getting a bump on her head, which I wasn't informed of until I queried it myself which I found upsetting. The issue was dealt with promptly and I felt reassured after this.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for the review. It's lovely to hear that you are happy with nursery and the efficiency in which the matter was dealt with. Our aim is to provide the highest standard of care. We look forward to supporting your child with their development.


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Review from T D (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I do love sending my daughter to nursery as she enjoys her time there. The key workers are lovely and they have a lovely bond with my daughter. There was a point where there were too many key workers all leaving at once and it made the whole atmosphere unsettling for the children, but since becoming
fully staffed, they have turned things around and making a difference. The manager at the nursery is amazing and we as parents have a good relationship with her and that's really important.

Reply from Jade Phillips, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased you're satisfied with the care your child receives from their key worker and the communications parents have with myself. It has been a pleasure to look after your child during their time at Chestnut Nursery and they will continue to flourish at school.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.667)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.667) out of 10 for Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.667 for Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park is calculated as follows: ( (186 Excellents x 5) + (74 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 267 Ratings = 4.667

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 68 number of registered child places is 13.6, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Jade

Jade Phillips

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2019

From quite early on it became obvious I had a passion for caring for children. My journey began in 2013 when I gained my level 3 diploma in children’s and young people’s workforce. I started working for Chestnut Nursery Schools St Giles in 2015, progressing to a lead practitioner shortly after this. I later became senior lead before I got the opportunity to become Deputy Manager at Sewell Park in 2019. I had the honour of helping to establish the setting and creating a beautiful space for children to thrive and develop. After almost 10 years in the childcare sector, I felt I had gained the knowledge and confidence to take on the role of Manager at Sewell Park.


As the Manager of Sewell Park, I enjoy being able to build and develop the nursery space to make a calm, safe and nurturing place where parents feel confident to leave their children in our care. I feel a key part of my role is building relationships with staff, parents/carers, and children to ensure they have the support they need to thrive. It is a privilege to be such a big part of children’s development.


I believe one of the best parts about caring for children is helping them to reach their goals and full potential. It is so rewarding to know you had a part to play. We aim to provide the best quality of care and education for children to give them the best possible start in life.


Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park

What is the Age Range of Children that Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park accepts?

Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park Open?

Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park is open: Monday 08:00-18:30, Tuesday 08:00-18:30, Wednesday 08:00-18:30, Thursday 08:00-18:30, Friday 08:00-18:30.

How many Children does Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park have capacity for?

Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park has capacity for a total of 68 Children.

How far is Chestnut Nursery School @ Sewell Park to the centre of Norwich?

1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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