2025 has been a remarkable year for our Nurseries, with all our settings reporting increased numbers and thriving as vibrant centres of early years education. Demand for high-quality, nurturing childcare has grown, and our teams have risen admirably to the challenge. BEST Nurseries has a long history of community-focused provision, from our first nursery at Samuel Whitbread Academy in 1989 to the thriving network we operate today. Surpluses are reinvested to enhance care, learning environments and staff development, ensuring children benefit from highly qualified teams and excellent facilities. Families continue to seek nurseries that combine care with outstanding early years education, and our staff have responded with flexible, family-friendly provision that supports every child’s development and learning. Across Arlesey, Langford and Shefford, enrolments have risen, reflecting parents’ confidence in our provision. Each nursery provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children aged 4 months to 5 years. Our school-based nurseries at Gothic Mede and St Christopher’s Academies continue to flourish, offering wrap-around care and holiday clubs that meet the needs of families across Bedfordshire. The success of 2025 demonstrates the vital role nurseries play in laying the foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing. BEST Nurseries will continue to grow, adapt and provide exceptional early years education to even more families in the years ahead. 26 BEST Nurseries Thrive in 2025 Arlesey, Langford and Shefford Ofsted – all rated Good bestnurseries.co.uk * School-based provision at Gothic Mede and St Christophers brings our total number of nurseries to 5. Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what our Leaders say about us: BEST is where schools keep their own identity, but never stand alone. Support is genuine, trust is earned, and values guide every choice. Children come first, people are seen, and collaboration lifts whole communities. Join the BEST Team Are you a talented professional looking to make a difference in education? We would love to hear from you. At Bedfordshire Schools Trust, our staff are at the heart of everything we do. We offer: • Opportunities to develop your career across a high-performing, collaborative network of schools • A culture that values wellbeing, mindfulness, innovation, and staff growth • Supportive leadership and central services so you can focus on what matters most: teaching, learning, and student success Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career in education, BEST is a place where your skills are valued and your development is supported. If you’re interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to arrange an informal conversation to explore opportunities. You can also follow our current vacancies on MyNewTerm. Thinking About Your Next Step? Whether you’re a school exploring the possibility of joining a trust or a talented professional seeking your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. For Schools Becoming part of BEST means joining a community built on high autonomy, strong collaboration and exceptional central support. Our Principals lead their schools with confidence, backed by a high-performing central team that creates economies of scale to ease pressures on school budgets. We don’t have rigid criteria for joining. Instead, we consider each potential partnership carefully to ensure it serves the best interests of both the school and the Trust —with a shared ambition to deliver the very best outcomes for children and young people in their communities. We employ over 1,000 staff across our schools. If you’re interested in exploring what joining BEST could look like, we would be delighted to arrange an informal conversation with our senior executive team. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit our schools and meet our Principals to experience first-hand what it means to be part of BEST. 27 Follow our current vacancies on MyNewTerm. Come and join the BEST family!
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