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Charnwood Forest Nursery # Charnwood Forest Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Charnwood College, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ · Leicestershire Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Leicestershire 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 Charnwood Forest Nursery, located in Loughborough, is dedicated to providing exceptional care and education for young children. The nursery operates within a single, spacious room where children aged 2 to 4 years engage in play, learning, and exploration together. This mixed-age environment fosters a supportive atmosphere, allowing older children to develop confidence and empathy, while younger children are inspired by their peers and gain access to more advanced resources. The nursery strives to create a nurturing "home from home" environment, empowering children to feel a sense of ownership over their setting. The team is committed to supporting the learning and development of each child within this unique mixed-age group. What it's like Children are eager to enter the nursery, where staff are warm and welcoming, developing positive relationships that help children feel happy and confident. Staff know their children well, promptly identifying those who may need additional support and adapting activities to ensure equal access to learning experiences. Children show positive attitudes to learning, engaging in activities for prolonged periods, and are supported to develop independence. Mixed-age provision Forest School approach ## Pricing & funding Fees are payable either weekly or monthly in advance. Additional charges may apply alongside government funding, and failure to pay fees on time may result in the withdrawal of the child's place. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Breakfast club £8.50 / session - Morning session £18.00 / session - Lunch club £6.50 / session - Afternoon session £18.00 / session - After school club £8.50 / session See 1 more Good to know - Fees are payable weekly or monthly in advance. - Additional charges may apply with certain funding. - Failure to pay on time may result in the child's place being withdrawn. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am - 4.30pm Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Charnwood Forest Nursery Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10234004 Lead inspector Alice Anders Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203340)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496442) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=charnwood-forest-nursery-le11-4sq-ey496442) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Charnwood Forest Nursery Last inspected 22 November 2022 · Alice Anders 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 are eager to enter the nursery, where staff are warm and welcoming, developing positive relationships that help children feel happy and confident. Staff know their children well, promptly identifying those who may need additional support and adapting activities to ensure equal access to learning experiences. Children show positive attitudes to learning, engaging in activities for prolonged periods, and are supported to develop independence. Inspector highlights - Staff and managers have a strong understanding of child development and how children learn, planning activities to support children's next stages of learning, including for children with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language. - Staff effectively promote children's communication and language using various techniques, such as commenting, repeating language, asking questions, and using signs and actions. - Staff support children to understand and regulate their emotions, providing a dedicated space and offering support until they calm down. - Children are supported to develop mathematical skills, with staff introducing mathematical language and encouraging descriptions of size, amounts, and quantities. - Children develop their physical skills through varied activities both indoors and outdoors, supported by staff. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to find more ways to consistently engage with quieter children, to enable them to get the most out of learning experiences - 2 support children to learn what is expected at mealtimes and the difference between mealtime and playtime. Inspection #10234004 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203340) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "They say that the staff communicate with them regularly through conversations as well as the online app." > "They add they know what their child's next steps are and they are supported to extend their children's learning at home." > "Parents comment on their children's happiness and would recommend the nursery to other families." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know their children well and identify children who may need additional support promptly. Staff adapt activities to ensure children have equal access to the learning experiences. Staff and managers have a strong understanding of child development and how children learn and plan their environments and activities to support children's readiness towards their next stages of learning, including for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Outside, children balance, swing, slide and climb on equipment, supported by staff. They ride scooters, fill and empty buckets with water and enjoy using brushes to sweep away puddles with staff. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Charnwood Forest Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUU3q4o7RT6fuVheXQduF6p7pmGO01tOe6fPFlR7BQfb3vMOsfyNw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Wassila HG a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6c19tVEx3EAE!2m1!1s0x4879e127e71fd365:0xaf4c7c739a7cd983) Reviews from Google for Charnwood Forest Nursery. 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