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Bottesford Preschool # Bottesford Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · Bottesford Pre School, Barkestone Lane, NOTTINGHAM, NG13 0AL · Leicestershire Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bottesford Pre-School offers a nurturing and stimulating learning environment, prioritising both affordability and high-quality early childhood education. Situated in Bottesford, Nottingham, the preschool operates during term-time, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The dedicated team and well-equipped facilities support a play-based learning approach, fostering children's development in a happy and secure setting. The preschool maintains an open-door policy, actively encouraging parental involvement and partnerships in each child's educational journey. Regular communication is facilitated through various channels, including newsletters, a website, Facebook, and daily discussions with staff. Parents are invited to contribute to planning and participate in events. Bottesford Pre-School is committed to transparency, providing access to policies and procedures online, and ensuring confidentiality for all sensitive information shared by parents. Our ethos The preschool's approach is play-based, fostering children's development in a happy and secure setting. They are committed to a partnership with parents, encouraging involvement in their child's educational journey through open communication and shared planning. What it's like Children immerse themselves in play from the minute they walk into the setting. They are greeted by friendly and caring staff, who ask them how they are feeling and what they would like to do that day. This helps children to feel safe, secure and happy. Children have lots of fun as they explore the outdoor space. Affordable Education Play-based Learning Parent Partnership Ofsted Approved ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.bottesfordpreschool.org.uk/macmillan-coffee-afternoon) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 4.00pm Term-time only Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bottesford Preschool Last inspected 5 July 2022 · Alexandra Brouder 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 immerse themselves in play from the minute they walk into the setting. They are greeted by friendly and caring staff, who ask them how they are feeling and what they would like to do that day. This helps children to feel safe, secure and happy. Children have lots of fun as they explore the outdoor space. Inspector highlights - Children immerse themselves in play from the minute they walk into the setting. - Children's independence is a big focus in this setting. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. - Activities offered to children help to support their imagination and allow them to build upon their interests and skills. - A significant strength at this nursery is how effectively staff promote children's physical skills. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to build further on what children already know, to deepen their understanding - 2 improve staff understanding of how to implement their teaching skills further, to help children who may extra support to engage more in their learning. Inspection #10220677 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190974) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bottesford Preschool Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10220677 Lead inspector Alexandra Brouder Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190974)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223197) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bottesford-preschool-ng13-0al-223197) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. Staff know the children well and how to support their individual needs. They work well with outside agencies, such as portage, speech and language and the educational psychologist. Staff ensure any recommendations to support the children's development are threaded through into their learning, to support their next steps in learning. Outdoor space Children have lots of fun as they explore the outdoor space. They enjoy helping to pick strawberries and raspberries, and chat to their friends about the smell and taste of these. A significant strength at this nursery is how effectively staff promote children's physical skills. Children love to be outdoors, and staff really make the use of this space to widen their skills in all areas of learning. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022 Date: May 2010 - July 2022 Good - January 2022 Inadequate - March 2016 Outstanding - May 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Bottesford Preschool ### Is Bottesford Preschool a good nursery? ### What is Bottesford Preschool's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Bottesford Preschool cost? ### Does Bottesford Preschool accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Bottesford Preschool take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Bottesford Preschool take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Bottesford Preschool's opening hours? ### What age range does Bottesford Preschool accept? ### Does Bottesford Preschool have outdoor space? ### How does Bottesford Preschool support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Bottesford Preschool? ### How do I contact Bottesford Preschool or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in NOTTINGHAM Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bottesford Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Little Toes Day Nursery Bottesford Nottingham · NG13 0AN ](/nursery/little-toes-day-nursery-bottesford-ng13-0an-2752313) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.1 mi ### Staunton Montessori Nursery School Nottingham · NG13 9PE 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/staunton-montessori-nursery-school-ng13-9pe-ey449542) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### White House Farm Day Nursery Grantham · NG32 2EN ](/nursery/white-house-farm-day-nursery-ng32-2en-ey385857) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### Cranmer Pre-School Aslockton · NG13 9AW ](/nursery/cranmer-pre-school-ng13-9aw-258576) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### Long Bennington Pre-School Newark · NG23 5DJ ](/nursery/long-bennington-pre-school-ng23-5dj-ey482742) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### Kings Farm Day Nursery & Kids Club Newark · NG23 5DW ](/nursery/kings-farm-day-nursery-kids-club-ng23-5dw-ey269591) [See all nurseries in NOTTINGHAM →](/search?q=NOTTINGHAM) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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