Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm
Bestwood Park Nursery and Out of School Club
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
Number of places
110 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Nottingham
About this day nursery
Bestwood Park Nursery and Out of School Club, located in Nottingham, provides a welcoming and homely environment where children from 0 to 11 years old thrive. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection on 19 April 2023, reflecting its commitment to quality education, positive behaviour and attitudes, strong personal development, and good leadership and management.
Children arrive with excitement and benefit from close attachments with kind staff, who provide reassurance and comfort. The curriculum is designed to foster resilience and a curiosity for learning, encouraging children to explore the world using natural resources.
Children confidently explore different areas, leading their own play and developing a good range of independence skills from an early age, such as babies feeding themselves and older children preparing snacks. The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and professionals to ensure individual needs are met and progress is made, utilising additional funding effectively for activities like soft-play and yoga.
Children are praised for good behaviour, encouraged to be kind, and take pride in their environment through responsibilities. Outdoor play is highly valued, with stimulating areas and ambitious opportunities for physical development, where children learn to take appropriate risks safely.
Parents consistently praise the care and education, appreciating the feedback on their children's progress and the staff's effort to get to know each family, including home visits. The management prioritises staff well-being, fostering a happy and supportive work environment through regular supervision meetings, which in turn enhances children's experiences.
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff demonstrating a strong understanding of child protection and up-to-date training.
Our ethos
The nursery's philosophy centres on fostering resilience and a curiosity for learning by encouraging children to explore the world using natural resources. They support child-led play, children’s independence, and encourage kindness and respect for the environment. The nursery also values outdoor play and taking managed risks.
What it's like
Children arrive at the nursery full of excitement and benefit from close attachments with kind staff. Staff work well together to create a welcoming and homely environment, providing quiet areas for sleeping and comforting children as they go to sleep and wake naturally. Children confidently explore different areas of the nursery and access a variety of learning opportunities, with staff tailoring interactions to meet individual needs.
Good overall effectivenessHomely environmentStrong independence skillsExcellent SEND supportStimulating outdoor playPositive parent feedback
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2015
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bestwood Park Nursery and Out of School Club
Last inspected 19 April 2023 · Lianne McElvaney
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 at the nursery full of excitement and benefit from close attachments with kind staff. Staff work well together to create a welcoming and homely environment, providing quiet areas for sleeping and comforting children as they go to sleep and wake naturally. Children confidently explore different areas of the nursery and access a variety of learning opportunities, with staff tailoring interactions to meet individual needs.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and staff have designed a curriculum with a strong intent for children.
- Children are provided with a range of exciting and interesting opportunities to develop their curiosity for learning.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and make good progress.
- Children are praised for positive behaviour and encouraged to be kind and share with their friends.
- The manager places a high priority on staff well-being, and staff feel happy and well supported.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to plan activities for babies which take account of the individual skills each baby needs to learn next
- 2strengthen the curriculum for mathematics to further support children to count and use number during their play.
Inspection #10263122 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly about the care and education the nursery provides for their children.
They talk about the feedback they receive regarding their children's progress.
Parents value the time staff take to get to know their children, including visiting them at home before they start.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The manager and staff work well with other professionals and parents to make sure children receive the support they require. This helps children with SEND to make good progress. The manager carefully considers how additional funding is spent, to have the most impact for children. For example, children's physical development is supported with learning opportunities in the soft-play area and yoga classes.
Outdoor space
Children thoroughly enjoy the outdoors. Staff ensure outdoor areas are stimulating and plan ambitious opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. They understand that supporting children to take appropriate risks gives them confidence. Staff help children to take risks safely. For example, children learn how to climb a small ladder and check the feet of the ladder are firmly on the floor.
Parent Reviews of Bestwood Park Nursery and Out of School Club
4.4
(17)
Emily Humphrey
7 months ago
Such a lovely amazing nursery. The staff are all so caring and supportive. They did wonders with my little girl who was pretty much non-verbal when she started with them (she has ASD). 18 months later her speech and social responsiveness has really improved. She developed some lovely relationships with the staff which I was really moved by! The ethos is very exploratory and activity based. The nursery really encourages creativity in the children. They put on some fabulous trips and events throughout the year as well. They communicate great with parents. They were instrumental in my little girl getting an EHCP plan, which in the world of SEN is a massive feat! I couldn't recommend them highly enough to be honest. I really felt my little girl was in great hands there.
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Inesa Voleiko
11 months ago
My two daughters have been attending this nursery for the past years, and I couldn't be happier with the care and attention they receive. The staff are incredibly warm, patient, and genuinely invested in the children's well-being. I've noticed a significant improvement in my daughters' social skills and confidence since they started.The nursery provides a stimulating and safe environment with a wide range of activities that cater to different interests and developmental stages. From arts and crafts to outdoor play, there's always something engaging to keep the children entertained and learning. The facilities are clean, well-maintained, and create a welcoming atmosphere.What sets this nursery apart is the sense of community and the individual care each child receives. The teachers take the time to understand each child's unique needs and provide personalized support. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their children.
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Jade Meredith
10 months ago
Fantastic nursery, and lovely staff! Our daughter sadly has to leave next month to start school in September however the staff have been amazing since the start! Really helpful too! Our little girl is really going to miss you all! Thank you so much for having such a positive impact on her nursery journey!
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Alicia
10 months ago
I’ve had 2 children at this nursery for a year so feel like I’ve gained good experience of what it’s like here. I moved to this nursery as it was more expensive and they claimed to support families and all that stuff they tell you when they want you to enrol your children so they can get their hands on your money. But unfortunately I’ve not found their claims to be true. The girls that look after the children are great and do a fantastic job but no different to anywhere else. I’m sure they are going to reply saying I’m sorry you feel this way and make excuses as to why but don’t buy it. Please avoid.
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C H
10 months ago
I cannot speak more highly of this nursery. My daughter's previous nursery unfortunately couldn't cater to her SEN needs due to staff/children ratio and she wouldn't last more than 30 mins before i received a call to pick her up, because she has had a meltdown. This hasn't happened once since going to this nursery. My daughter has also developed so much and looks forward to going to nursery
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Inspection history
Date: April 2017
- April 2023Good
- April 2017Good
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