The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury
Nash Lee Lane, Wendover,
Aylesbury
HP22 6BG
£68 per full day
£34 per half day
Government funding accepted
There is a small car park on site. If this is full please park sensibly on the road being considerate of neighbours. Parking in the turning circle is strictly prohibited.
The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury has 24 reviews.
Review from Helen P (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2024
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2024
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Review from Alex B (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2024
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Review from Bryony W (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Review from Daisy G (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2024
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Review from Candice H (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Review from Becky B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Review from E S (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2023
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Reply from Callie Rockell, Admin Manager at The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury
Thank you so much for your kind words. They have been a big part of The Shepherds Hut and will be dearly missed. It's a pleasure to have been a part of their journey and we wish them all the best on their next adventure!
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Review from Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2022
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Reply from Callie Rockell, Admin Manager at The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury
Thank you so much for your kind words. They have been a big part of The Shepherds Hut nursery and will be dearly missed. It's a pleasure to have been a part of their journey and we wish them all the best on their next adventure!
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Review from Jess G (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022
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Reply from Callie Rockell, Admin Manager at The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We're so pleased to be a part of their journey.
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Review from Mike H (Father of Child) published on 1 June 2022
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Reply from Callie Rockell, Admin Manager at The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We're so pleased to be a part of their journey.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020
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Review from Lauren A (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2020
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Reply from Callie Rockell, Admin Manager at The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury
Thank you for your kind words, your son's are a pleasure to have and we look forward to seeing them soon.
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Review from Fiona M (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2020
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Thank you so much, we're so pleased to have been able to be part of your sons journey and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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Review from Leah B (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2020
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Thank you for your kind words, your sons are a pleasure to have and we look forward to seeing them soon.
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The Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10 for The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.909 for The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury is calculated as follows: ( (132 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.909
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 The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury is based on 12 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 12 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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Joined: 2018
Erica is a fully qualified Teacher with over 20 years of experience. She has also trained and qualified as a Forest School Leader (in 2010) and runs Forest School programmes in schools alongside our teaching commitments. In 2014 Chiltern Forest School Ltd was born. Our aim is to offer the Forest School experience to a wider range of children and this led to the opening of The Shepherd’s Hut Outdoor Day Nursery.
My experiences have shown me the huge benefits of learning in an outdoor, natural environment generally and of the Forest School ethos specifically. Recently there have been numerous studies which indicate that time spent in a woodland or other outdoor environment has an extremely important and positive effect on mental well-being.
Job Title: Company Director & Forest School Leader
Joined: 2018
Kim is a fully trained and qualified Forest School Leader (in 2013) and runs Forest School programmes in schools alongside our teaching commitments. In 2014 Chiltern Forest School Ltd was born. Our aim is to offer the Forest School experience to a wider range of children and this led to the opening of The Shepherd’s Hut Outdoor Day Nursery.
My experiences have shown me the huge benefits of learning in an outdoor, natural environment generally and of the Forest School ethos specifically. Recently there have been numerous studies which indicate that time spent in a woodland or other outdoor environment has an extremely important and positive effect on mental well-being.
Job Title: Operations Manager
Joined: 2018
Callie has many years of experience in management and admin roles. She enjoys ensuring that all aspects of The Shepherd’s Hut are running smoothly and everything is present and correct! Callie is in the office most mornings to answer your queries.
Job Title: Nursery Manager
Joined: 2024
Lauren was born and raised in Zimbabwe. She studied at the London Montessori Centre achieving a Level 3 qualification. After which she went sailing for several years before starting a family. She has worked in schools and nurseries in Africa, the Middle East and the UK.
Lauren enjoys time with her now adult children, exploring local woodland walks, reading, live music events and singing very badly!
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2024
As a new staff member, Esther is a great addition to the team!
Job Title: Office Assistant
Joined: 2021
Olivia supports Callie in the office with daily duties, new enquiries and other administration requirements.
Job Title: Ealry Years Assistant
Joined: 2021
Kat prepares meal times and ensures the smooth running of the routines. Kat devises a healthy balance of snacks throughout the day and always provides a variety. Kat has her Level 2 certificate in food safety and hygiene and always has the kitchen in spotless condition.
Job Title: Early Years Educator
Joined: 2021
Aiman completed her Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship with us and is now a qualified Practitioner.
Job Title: Early Years Educator
Joined: 2022
Lauren initially studied for an arts degree and then switched to childcare in which she secured her Level 3 qualification. Lauren has since worked in nurseries obtaining over 4 years of experience.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys going on walks, doing yoga, drawing, roller skating and reading. Lauren also offers volunteer work for local art centres painting sets for the Christmas Pantomimes.
Job Title: Early Years Apprentice
Joined: 2022
Penny has enjoyed many years of experience in nurseries and has joined us to complete her Level 3 qualification in childcare. Although never having worked at an outdoor nursery before, Penny understands the enormous benefits being outside brought to the children. Having always loved the outdoors and outdoor activities Penny was able to foster the same love in my 3 sons who are all grown up now!
In her spare time, Penny's interests include walking with her dogs and friends as well as enjoying music and films.
Job Title: Early Years Assistant
Joined: 2023
Jade is a fun, caring, enthusiastic individual who has joined us after working in Forestry environments.
Job Title: Early Years Educator
Joined: 2023
Hannah has joined us from a Waldorf-style childcare setting.
She shares our passion for children learning through play and being outdoors.
Job Title: Early Years Educator
Joined: 2024
Henny was born in Worcestershire and grew up on a mixed farm developing a natural love of the countryside and all living things from an early age. At the age of 4, Henny's love of dance was established and she gained a scholarship to study at The Arts Educational School of Performing Arts. After graduating in classical & modern ballet, Henny went abroad to Germany and Ireland to dance in various companies working up the ranks to become principal soloist. Henny has experience teaching drama and speech, putting on school productions and taking mime workshops.
In 2000 Henny began working at Maryland Pre-school near Amersham and went on to complete her Level 2 in Early Years Education. This was followed by becoming a Forest School Leader in 2015. During the 24 years there, Henny developed the garden, going on to be awarded a silver and two gold medals in the schools category for the R.H.S.
Henny loves to spend time with her family, in the garden, walking with her dog Jesse and volunteering as a Sunday school teacher at her local church.
Job Title: Early Years Assistant
Joined: 2023
Jackie supports the nursery's daily routines. She is extremely organised and keeps our resources stocked and tidy. With a certificate in Food Hygiene and Safety, snacks and lunches are prepared appropriately.
Jackie joins us after working many years with horses and understands the benefits of spending as much time outdoors as possible.
Job Title: Early Years Educator
Joined: 2019
Natalie has worked in childcare for nearly 20 years, ranging from running pre-schools/after-school clubs and crèches all over the UK to running kids clubs all over Europe. Her favourite place was being an Elf in Lapland!
She has a Foundation Degree from her Early Years as well as qualifications in Performing Arts and British Sign Language.
Since having her two sons, Natalie has spent time working in Children's Centres and Learning Support in schools as well as regularly volunteering for local forest school sessions. Through her sons, Natalie has learnt the benefits of outdoor learning as well as the value of storytelling wherever you are.
Some of Natalie’s hobbies are music, dancing and venturing off with her family in their camper van come rain or shine!
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