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Cotswold Bunnies in the Cowshed

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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3.0(2 parent reviews) ·The Old Cowshed, Upton Grove, Tetbury Upton, GL8 8LR · Gloucestershire
Number of places
39 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Cotswold Bunnies operates two distinct nurseries: 'On The Common,' established in 2015, and 'In The Cowshed,' which opened in February 2023. 'On The Common' provides 18 full-time places in a home-like setting with direct access to Rodborough Common.

'In The Cowshed,' located within the picturesque Upton Grove, offers 39 full-time places. Both nurseries are dedicated to offering an inclusive, relaxed, and joyful learning environment, placing a strong emphasis on outdoor play.

Their primary goal is to foster considerate, resilient, and kind children who are mindful of others and their surroundings. They encourage children to challenge themselves and take appropriate risks, enabling them to achieve their individual potential.

The nurseries cater to children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5:30 pm, for 51 weeks a year. They employ highly qualified and experienced staff, with Forest School leaders at each location.

Cotswold Bunnies is also committed to being eco-friendly, prioritising organic produce whenever possible. They accept various funding options, including free-funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare.

Our ethos

Cotswold Bunnies offers an inclusive, relaxed and happy learning experience for all children, with an emphasis on outdoor play. Our aim is to encourage children to be mindful of others and the world around them, to be considerate, resilient and kind, to challenge themselves, taking appropriate risks in order to achieve as individuals in their own unique way.

What it's like

Children enjoy varied and exciting learning opportunities, with staff building on their existing knowledge. They have choices in their play, both indoors and outdoors, promoting their development. Children are encouraged to be independent, leading to them becoming motivated and resilient learners.

Emphasis on outdoor playForest School leadersEco-friendly focusOrganic produce

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

8am and 5:30pm, Monday through to Friday, for 51 weeks per year

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cotswold Bunnies in the Cowshed

Last inspected 1 November 2023 · Anita McKelvey

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy varied and exciting learning opportunities, with staff building on their existing knowledge. They have choices in their play, both indoors and outdoors, promoting their development. Children are encouraged to be independent, leading to them becoming motivated and resilient learners.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff focus on supporting children's communication and language, using modelling, signs, and gestures.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to play and learn outdoors, with activities adapted for all, including those with SEND.
  • Staff provide inviting environments with a variety of activities and equipment.
  • Children's behaviour is good, with staff acting as good role models and supporting turn-taking.
  • Pre-school children recall previous learning, make connections, and build on their mathematical knowledge through engaging activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1make sure staff provide consistent and high-quality interactions with quieter, less confident children to engage them better in learning
  • 2make sure the organisation of the learning environment for younger children provides space for them to explore, investigate and move around freely.
Inspection #10315774 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that staff provide lots of information about what their children are doing and learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff adapt activities and resources to ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have chances to explore the natural world and join in with physical activities. They work with parents and other professionals to provide support and help for all children, both in the setting and at home. All children, including those with SEND, make good progress in their learning.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to play and learn outdoors. Staff adapt activities and resources to ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have chances to explore the natural world and join in with physical activities. Children have fun riding on wheeled toys, filling and emptying containers with water or creating 'castles' with sand. Pre-school children enjoy outings to the nearby wood where they gain an understanding of the wider world and nature.

Parent Reviews of Cotswold Bunnies in the Cowshed

3.0
(2)
Jessica Myers
2 months ago

Fantastic caring staff, great space for the children

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

1 November 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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About the setting

Cotswold Bunnies in the Cowshed registered in December 2022. It is located in Tetbury Upton, Gloucestershire. The nursery offers care Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm all year round. The nursery employs nine members of staff who work with the children, with one holding a level 7 childcare qualification, two with qualified teacher status, and the remaining six holding appropriate childcare qualifications at levels 2, 3, and 5. The nursery is in receipt of funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
2711300
Registered person
Cotswold Bunnies Nurseries Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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