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Berry Hill Under 5's Group # Berry Hill Under 5's Group Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Five Acres High School, Five Acres, COLEFORD, GL16 7QW · Gloucestershire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Berry Hill Under Fives Group is a charitable organisation situated within the grounds of Five Acres High School in Coleford. The nursery fosters a secure and stimulating educational setting where children are encouraged to explore, engage their creativity, and enjoy their learning journey. Their facilities include a spacious indoor playroom featuring various activity zones such as a book corner, a construction area, and a creative space, alongside provision for free play. There is also a refreshment area, accessible toilets with changing facilities, an office, and a sizable kitchen. Outdoors, the nursery offers a large all-weather grassed area equipped with a wooden play frame, substantial outdoor equipment, and resources like a mud kitchen, designed to engage children's senses. The nursery adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and Birth to Five Matters curriculum, ensuring that learning occurs through play, parents are closely involved and kept informed of their child's progress, and the welfare, learning, and holistic development of all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, are supported. Our ethos The nursery "fosters a secure and stimulating educational setting where children are encouraged to explore, engage their creativity, and enjoy their learning journey." They adhere to the EYFS Statutory Framework and Birth to Five Matters curriculum, ensuring that learning occurs through play and supporting the holistic development of all children. What it's like Children arrive happy and separate from their parents and/or carers with ease. They manage small tasks for themselves as they hang their belongings on a coat peg and put their lunchbox away in the refreshment area. Children know the routines of the day and excitedly enter the play room to greet their friends and staff. Children make independent choices about their play. Charity-run ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Non-funded children £6.50 / hour ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Thursday: 8:35am - 3:05pm, Friday: 8:35am - 12:35pm (for 30-hour funded children) Session types Morning session (8:35am/9:05am - 12:05pm), Afternoon session (12:05pm - 3:05pm), All day (until 3:05pm) Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Berry Hill Under 5's Group Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10233843 Lead inspector Holly Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202853)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449671) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=berry-hill-under-5-s-group-gl16-7qw-ey449671) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Berry Hill Under 5's Group Last inspected 16 November 2022 · Holly Smith Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and separate from their parents and/or carers with ease. They manage small tasks for themselves as they hang their belongings on a coat peg and put their lunchbox away in the refreshment area. Children know the routines of the day and excitedly enter the play room to greet their friends and staff. Children make independent choices about their play. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff work well together to provide good-quality care and education. - Staff closely monitor children's progress and swiftly identify any children who need additional support. - Staff are good role models and support children's communication and language skills. - Children are focused and engaged during group story time. - Staff regularly take children to visit places of interest in their community. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen opportunities to further support children's understanding of keeping themselves safe when using digital technology - 2 provide children with even more experiences to support their awareness of different cultures, traditions and beliefs in the wider world. Inspection #10233843 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202853) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on the kind and caring support from staff during developmental transitions, such as potty training. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff closely monitor children's progress and swiftly identify any children who need additional support. Outdoor space The manager and staff team are currently considering ways to develop the outdoor area to enable children to grow fruit and vegetables and extend their understanding of where food comes from. ## Parent Reviews of Berry Hill Under 5's Group 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJydcL4S4dvxJhyTX-vkYVh1f3I9Yj982tFRns7XcZZawSq5zU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Gavin Warren 6 years ago Great play group, my daughter loves going here. Staff are amazing [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNjMVphcUlBEAE!2m1!1s0x4871ba13e9d2b87d:0xa1e263fdf65df663) Reviews from Google for Berry Hill Under 5's Group. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11664995927254234723&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2013 - November 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - March 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Berry Hill Under 5's Group ### Is Berry Hill Under 5's Group a good nursery? ### What is Berry Hill Under 5's Group's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Berry Hill Under 5's Group cost? ### Does Berry Hill Under 5's Group accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Berry Hill Under 5's Group take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Berry Hill Under 5's Group take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Berry Hill Under 5's Group's opening hours? ### What age range does Berry Hill Under 5's Group accept? ### Does Berry Hill Under 5's Group have outdoor space? ### How does Berry Hill Under 5's Group support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Berry Hill Under 5's Group? ### How do I contact Berry Hill Under 5's Group or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in COLEFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Berry Hill Under 5's Group. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Stars Nursery Coleford · GL16 8DN ](/nursery/little-stars-nursery-gl16-8dn-2496951) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre Coleford · GL16 8DU 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/the-forest-of-dean-children-s-opportunity-centre-gl16-8du-101592) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Greenwoods Nursery Coalway Coleford · GL16 7JY ](/nursery/greenwoods-nursery-limited-coalway-gl16-7jy-2679208) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Greenwoods Nursery English Bicknor Coleford · GL16 7PG ](/nursery/greenwoods-nursery-limited-english-bicknor-gl16-7pg-2679207) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Ellwood Nursery Ellwood · GL16 7LY 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/ellwood-nursery-gl16-7ly-2642919) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.6 mi ### Whitchurch CE Primary School Nursery Ross-on-Wye · HR9 6DA ](/nursery/whitchurch-ce-primary-school-nursery-hr9-6da-2661386) [See all nurseries in COLEFORD →](/search?q=COLEFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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