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Blossom Wood Pre-School # Blossom Wood Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · The Scout Hut, Higgins Road, Newhall, DE11 0JY · Derbyshire Number of places 50 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Blossom Wood Pre-School, located in The Scout Hut, Newhall, provides a secure and welcoming environment where children aged 1 to 4 years settle quickly. The dedicated staff utilise their curriculum knowledge to foster exploration and learning, ensuring children develop key skills for school readiness. Children engage in warm interactions, building trust and developing relationships, with staff offering comforting cuddles when needed, which supports early communication and language development. The pre-school encourages imagination by providing natural and recycled materials for creative play, such as using upcycled bed slats and wooden blocks to build roads for small-world vehicles. Staff join in with children during play to teach sharing and turn-taking, enhancing social skills. A love of reading is promoted through shared books, with interactive storytelling sessions like "Rumble in the Jungle" where children embody jungle animals. The setting places importance on outdoor learning, physical activity, and healthy eating, with opportunities for children to develop independence through daily routines. Staff establish clear behavioural expectations, fostering an environment where children learn kindness and respect through gentle guidance. Leaders collaborate effectively with parents and the local authority, focusing on enhancing children's communication and language skills through ongoing staff training. The pre-school is proactive in identifying and supporting children with emerging special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), working closely with specialist teams and parents. Feedback from parents highlights the staff's attentiveness to individual needs and their appreciation for the resources provided. Blossom Wood Pre-School was rated 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted on 7 March 2025, including overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Our ethos Blossom Wood Pre-School focuses on fostering exploration and learning through creative play with natural and recycled materials, promoting imagination and independence. They encourage social skills, reading, and outdoor learning, while nurturing kindness and respect through gentle guidance and positive interactions. The school is committed to supporting children's communication and language development, alongside their personal development, and collaborates closely with parents. What it's like Children settle quickly in the secure and welcoming environment the dedicated staff create. Staff use their knowledge of the curriculum to enable children to explore and learn. The activities and experiences they provide help children develop key knowledge and skills that prepare them for school. Secure and welcoming environment Develops key school-ready skills Fosters imagination with recycled materials Promotes love of reading Supports communication and language Strong SEND support ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Blossom Wood Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10375975 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274366)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712042) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Scout Hut, Higgins Road, Newhall, DE11 0JY [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.57696/52.78449/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Newhall - [Day nurseries in Newhall](/search?q=Newhall) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=blossom-wood-pre-school-de11-0jy-2712042) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday through Friday, term time only, from 9am until 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Blossom Wood Pre-School Last inspected 7 March 2025 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 settle quickly in the secure and welcoming environment the dedicated staff create. Staff use their knowledge of the curriculum to enable children to explore and learn. The activities and experiences they provide help children develop key knowledge and skills that prepare them for school. Inspector highlights - Staff use their knowledge of the curriculum to enable children to explore and learn. - Staff support children to develop their early reading skills and provide opportunities to continue their love of books at home through a lending library. - Staff regularly provide opportunities for children to learn outdoors and develop physical skills. - Staff establish clear expectations for children's behaviour, creating an environment where children behave well. - Leaders reflect on their setting and identify priorities by collaborating closely with parents, the local authority adviser and their broader organisation. Areas to develop - 1 improve the learning environment to ensure younger children can engage in all the learning opportunities provided. Inspection #10375975 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274366) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff recognise the importance of identifying children who may have emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) at an early stage. They collaborate effectively with the SEND team, which provides specialist support and information regarding funding. Staff gather relevant information from parents and make observations to aid referral processes. Outdoor space Staff regularly provide opportunities for children to learn outdoors and develop physical skills, such as jumping, running and balancing. Inspection history Date: March 2025 - April 2025 Good - March 2025 Good ## Frequently asked about Blossom Wood Pre-School ### Is Blossom Wood Pre-School a good nursery? ### What is Blossom Wood Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Blossom Wood Pre-School cost? ### Does Blossom Wood Pre-School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Blossom Wood Pre-School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Blossom Wood Pre-School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Blossom Wood Pre-School's opening hours? ### What age range does Blossom Wood Pre-School accept? ### Does Blossom Wood Pre-School have outdoor space? ### How does Blossom Wood Pre-School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Blossom Wood Pre-School? ### How do I contact Blossom Wood Pre-School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Newhall Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Blossom Wood Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Dandelions Day Nursery Swadlincote · DE11 0NQ ](/nursery/dandelions-day-nursery-de11-0nq-2759187) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Honey Pots Day Nursery Swadlincote · DE11 0BD ](/nursery/the-honey-pots-day-nursery-de11-0bd-ey442478) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Our Monkey Club Swadlincote · DE11 9DH 5.0(42 reviews) ](/nursery/our-monkey-club-c-i-c-de11-9dh-2618241) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.0 mi ### Playful Roots Nursery Swadlincote Swadlincote · DE11 9DU ](/nursery/playful-roots-nursery-swadlincote-de11-9du-2843903) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Bramble Wood Day Nursery Swadlincote · DE11 9AZ 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/bramblewood-day-nursery-de11-9az-2510097) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.3 mi ### The Old Vicarage Day Nursery Swadlincote · DE11 8LG ](/nursery/the-old-vicarage-day-nursery-limited-de11-8lg-2812154) [See all nurseries in Newhall →](/search?q=Newhall) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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