Open 51 weeks
Open 7.30am - 6.00pm
Spacious outdoor area
Forest School
At The Old Station Nursery Forest School Devizes, formerly Sixpenny Day Nursery, outdoor learning isn’t something saved for special occasions. It’s woven into everyday nursery life, giving children the freedom to explore, investigate and grow in confidence.
Our purpose-built nursery sits near Roundway Hill, just a short drive from Devizes, surrounded by open land, wildlife and space to discover. The setting has its own woodland, meadow, gardens, allotments, mud kitchen and dedicated Forest School area.
The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. We care for children aged 0-5 years old and offer full-time, part-time and government-funded childcare for eligible families.
Bi-fold doors connect the nursery rooms with the outdoors, helping play flow naturally between the two. The children might spot rabbits or deer, tend plants, build dens, explore natural materials or help care for our pygmy goats.
Our caring team gets to know each child as an individual. Through play, strong relationships and real experiences, we help the children build communication, independence, curiosity and the confidence they need for their next steps.
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The All Aboard Approach is unique to The Old Station Nursery Group and is our advanced approach to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and core pedagogy. It differs from traditional nursery teaching methods by providing real-life opportunities to enhance children’s natural curiosity, with emphasis on hands-on experiences, child-led learning, and whole development.
The six core areas promote active engagement and critical thinking whilst encouraging exploration, creativity, and collaboration. Each child learns at their own pace and is challenged and extended at appropriate times.
The best place to see the All Aboard Approach in action is via our local nursery Facebook page, where each post explains which part of the curriculum the children are working on. Our parents also receive updates on the Parent App too.
With such an expansive outdoor space at Devizes, our children delight in activities that take place out in the fresh air. Activities throughout the week enhance our All Aboard Approach, our bespoke version of the Early Years Statutory Framework and instil curiosity, creativity, and well-being to support readiness for school.
Cookery
Music
Science
Art
Physical Activities
Gardening
Our Forest School Enhancement gives the children regular opportunities to explore a natural environment through child-led discovery, supported risk-taking and practical experiences.
The dedicated Forest School area includes an open fire pit, woodworking shed, eco toilet, potting shed, allotments and resources for den building. The children can investigate natural materials, make things, grow plants, work together and test their own ideas.
These experiences help develop confidence, resilience, co-ordination, communication, problem-solving and respect for the natural world, while giving the children time to be curious and discover what they’re capable of.
Using a ‘cool touch’ oven, child-safe equipment, chef’s hats and aprons, the children explore the joys of cooking. They learn practical skills such as measuring, counting, mixing, following instructions and talking about ingredients.
At Devizes, cookery also connects naturally with growing food, seasonal ingredients and understanding where food comes from.
Budding musicians can explore different instruments at our nursery in Devizes, as well as enjoying rhythmic games, and participating in interactive sing-along sessions.
They’ll discover the joy of creating melodies, understanding beats, and expressing themselves through music.
Each activity is carefully crafted to inspire a love for music and develop their auditory skills in a fun and engaging environment.
Children learn so much during their early years and take great joy in exploring the world around them.
At our nursery they’re immersed into the world of Science through age appropriate hands-on experiments and activities designed to spark their curiosity.
Children at our Devizes nursery can explore daily arts and crafts. Messy activities help our babies learn about the world around them and explore different textures.
Children learn about different cultures and celebrate their festivals by making masks and costumes and developing fine motor skills.
Children grow in confidence week after week during our circus skills classes. An external instructor joins us to teach the children how to balance plates, practice hand-eye coordination, and confidently move around the room.
Allowing the children to participate in this activity in early childhood lays the foundations for a more active and healthy life through continued physical development.
With allotments, planting areas and plenty of outdoor space, gardening is a natural part of life at Devizes. The children can sow seeds, care for plants, watch them change and learn that growing takes time and care.
Gardening brings together curiosity, responsibility, sustainability and hands-on learning, with plenty of opportunities to taste, smell, touch and notice the changing seasons.
There are two baby rooms at Devizes, creating cosy, nurturing spaces where the youngest children can settle and explore at their own pace.
We work closely with parents and carers to follow familiar routines from home. Singing, puppets, sensory experiences and free-flow exploration support early communication and discovery, while a separate sleep and relaxation room gives babies a calm place to rest.
There is also a sensory room for calm exploration, and as babies become more mobile they can discover resources including a crawl-in sandpit. Settling sessions are shaped around each child and family, helping the nursery begin to feel familiar before their first full day.
Our two toddler rooms give growing children more opportunities to make choices, move freely and develop independence. Sensory play, friendships, communication and hands-on exploration all become a bigger part of the day.
The children enjoy a mix of group, child-led and free-flow experiences shaped around their interests. Quiet areas offer somewhere to rest, look at books or share stories, while the outdoor environment gives them plenty of room to move and investigate.
In pre-school, child-led play is balanced with thoughtful adult guidance and experiences that help children prepare for school. The children practise listening, speaking, problem-solving, early maths, early literacy, independence and working with others.
The outdoors remains a big part of pre-school life. The children may garden, observe wildlife, take part in messy play or spend time in Forest School building dens, using natural resources and developing practical skills.
Our Next Stop School programme helps make the move to primary school feel positive and familiar. We work with families and local schools to build the confidence, curiosity and everyday skills that support each child’s next chapter.
Forest School is one of the things that makes Devizes different. Our dedicated Forest School area gives the children time and space to learn through nature, movement, practical experiences and supported risk-taking.
The children can build dens, investigate natural materials, grow plants in our allotments and develop practical skills in the woodworking and potting areas. The space also includes an open fire pit and eco toilet, helping outdoor learning become a meaningful part of the day across the seasons.
Forest School isn’t about rushing towards a finished result. The children are encouraged to notice, wonder, try, solve problems and work together, building resilience and confidence through what they discover for themselves.
Nature is all around the children at Devizes. Our woodland is full of seasonal changes to notice, while the meadow gives us space for active play, celebrations, sports days and time together outdoors.
Our pygmy goats are another much-loved part of nursery life. With the team beside them, the children can help feed and care for the goats, learning to be gentle, responsible and curious about animals and their needs.
Gardening is woven into the day too. The children plant, tend and watch things grow in our allotments and outdoor areas, building an early understanding of where food and flowers come from and how we can care for the world around us.
“At Devizes, we want every child to feel welcome, known and excited to discover what comes next. Our outdoor space gives us so many opportunities to think differently, gently challenge the children and help them grow in confidence at their own pace. We’re proud of the experiences we can offer here, especially through Forest School, nature and caring for the world around us.”
Natasha Bishop, Nursery Manager, The Old Station Nursery Forest School Devizes
Yes. Sixpenny Day Nursery has been rebranded as The Old Station Nursery Devizes. The nursery remains near Roundway Hill, close to Devizes, with outdoor learning and Forest School continuing to be a central part of the setting.
Yes. Devizes offers a Forest School Enhancement in a dedicated outdoor area with an open fire pit, woodworking shed, eco toilet, potting shed, allotments and resources for den building and nature-based exploration.
Forest School gives the children opportunities to explore nature, build dens, investigate natural materials, grow plants, develop practical skills, solve problems, work together and take supported, age-appropriate risks. Activities change with the children, the weather and the seasons.
Yes. The nursery has its own pygmy goats. With support from the team, the children can help care for and feed them, creating opportunities to learn about animals, responsibility, kindness and the natural world.
The Old Station Nursery Devizes provides full-time and part-time childcare for children aged 0-5 years old, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and pre-school children.
The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year.
The nursery is at Old Farrowing House, Roundway Hill Business Centre, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2LT. It is in the peaceful hamlet of Roundway, a short drive from Devizes, with ample on-site parking.
Yes. Meals are prepared on-site and the nursery caters for allergies, dietary requirements and religious needs. Seasonal menus and home-grown produce are used where possible.
Settling is shaped around each child and family. Every child has a key person who becomes a familiar point of contact, and settling sessions help them become comfortable with the room, routines and team before they start.
Our Next Stop School programme helps children build confidence, independence, communication and social skills. At Devizes, this is supported through everyday learning, Forest School, links with local schools and transition information for families.
Yes. The Old Station Nursery Devizes offers government-funded childcare for eligible families, alongside private and part-funded sessions. Funding entitlement and availability can vary, so please speak with the nursery team about the options for your child.
Yes. You can book a personal tour to meet the team, explore the nursery and extensive outdoor areas, see the Forest School environment and talk through sessions, funding, fees and settling in.
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