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Buds to Bloom # Buds to Bloom Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · The Old Vicarage, Church Road, Lydney, GL15 5EG · Gloucestershire Number of places 58 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Buds to Bloom Limited, located in Lydney, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks per year, catering to families needing all-year provision. The latest Ofsted inspection on 17th May 2024 rated the nursery as "Good" in overall effectiveness, highlighting its commitment to high-quality early years provision. Children are warmly greeted by staff and show great independence in morning routines, quickly settling into engaging activities. What it's like Children enter the nursery excited for their day and are greeted warmly by staff, showing great independence in morning routines and settling quickly into engaging activities. The nursery focuses strongly on children's social and emotional development, helping them feel safe and secure, confident, happy, and motivated to learn, preparing them well for their next stage. Independence in routines Strong social-emotional focus Well-sequenced learning Superb outdoor resources Strong relationships Good communication skills ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks per year Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Buds to Bloom Last inspected 17 May 2024 · Tracey Cook Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children enter the nursery excited for their day and are greeted warmly by staff, showing great independence in morning routines and settling quickly into engaging activities. The nursery focuses strongly on children's social and emotional development, helping them feel safe and secure, confident, happy, and motivated to learn, preparing them well for their next stage. Inspector highlights - Children show great independence in morning routines and settle straight down to activities. - The nursery has a strong focus on children's social and emotional development. - Managers have planned a well-sequenced programme of learning. - Children follow their own interest in the large outdoor area and have access to a superb range of outdoor resources. - Staff build strong relationships with their key children and have a good understanding of their progress. Areas to develop - 1 encourage practitioners to give children more time to think and respond to questions, to support their thinking and language skills - 2 review the organisation of adult-led group times to ensure children are interested and engaged and it provides a balance to their day. Inspection #10335891 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250093) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Buds to Bloom Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10335891 Lead inspector Tracey Cook [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250093)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669206) 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 Old Vicarage, Church Road, Lydney, GL15 5EG Opening hours 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks per year [© 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#/-2.53187/51.71928/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Lydney - [Day nurseries in Lydney](/search?q=Lydney) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=buds-to-bloom-limited-gl15-5eg-2669206) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents report that they love the ability for children to spend plenty of time in the outdoor area and feel that they are kept well informed about what their children are doing at the setting > staff adhere to children's care and learning needs and how quickly their children settled at the setting in the care of the staff Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The management team have expert experience in working with other professional agencies to ensure that children have access to tailored support plans. As a result, all children make good progress. Outdoor space Children develop their strength and hand-eye coordination as they make mud pies in the garden. Children follow their own interest in the large outdoor area, having access to a superb range of outdoor resources which provides ample opportunities to run around in large spaces, climb, and eagerly explore the natural areas. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language make consistent progress in their communication skills. Inspection history Most recent inspection 17 May 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250093) ## Frequently asked about Buds to Bloom ### What part of the country is Buds to Bloom in? ### How does Buds to Bloom support children who speak English as an additional language? ### What are the opening hours at Buds to Bloom? ### How is SEND support organised at Buds to Bloom? ## About the setting Buds to Bloom Limited registered in December 2021. It is situated in The Old Vicarage, Church Road, Lydney, Gloucester. The setting operates from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks per year. The setting receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. There are 18 staff in total; one member of staff holds an early years qualification at level 6, three at level 5, eight at level 3 and two at level 2. 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