--- title: "Ellwood Nursery | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ellwood-nursery-gl16-7ly-2642919 description: "Ellwood Nursery — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Ellwood Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 4.3 (6 Google reviews) · Old School House Bromley Road, Ellwood, GL16 7LY · Gloucestershire Number of places 38 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Gloucestershire ## About this day nursery Ellwood Nursery, registered with Ofsted in 2021, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Ellwood, GL16 7LY. 30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8am to 3pm on Fridays. The latest Ofsted inspection, conducted on 8 June 2023, rated Ellwood Nursery as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children are welcomed warmly and settle in happily, making good progress from their individual starting points. The day nursery provides a broad curriculum with various experiences, balancing structured adult-led phonics activities with opportunities for independent free play, encouraging concentration, exploration, and physical activity. Ellwood Nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning; children enjoy 'nurture walks' to observe nature and engage in challenging water play activities in the garden, such as carrying and emptying large buckets. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by using sign language and picture prompts to help them understand daily routines and make meaningful choices during planning circle times. Staff are skilled in supporting communication, engaging in frequent conversations, asking open-ended questions, and using repetition and specific vocabulary to extend children's learning. Parents report that their children are happy, safe, and well-cared for, appreciating the reassurance provided about daily routines and their babies' interests. What it's like Children arrive happy and eager to play, making good progress from their starting points. The curriculum offers a wide range of experiences, including structured adult-led phonics and independent free play, fostering concentration, exploration, and physical activity. Good Ofsted rating Strong communication support Rich outdoor learning Effective SEND provision Balanced curriculum Happy children ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am to 3pm on Fridays Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2021 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ellwood Nursery Last inspected 8 June 2023 · Claire Cook 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 Inspector highlights - Children's behaviour is good, adhering to clear 'golden rules' and displaying kindness and helpfulness. - Children are encouraged to create and discover through activities like exploring wet sand and mixing paint and glue. - Staff effectively use sign language and picture prompts to support children's understanding of daily routines and decision-making. - Support for children's communication is very good, with staff engaging in frequent conversations, asking open-ended questions, and using repetition and specific vocabulary. - Leaders and managers support staff well-being and development through supervision and training, with the deputy manager offering helpful feedback. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen partnership with parents to ensure that all parents can access up-to-date information about their child's learning and nursery staff - 2 enhance systems to ensure that children's next steps are known by all staff to help children make even better progress. Inspection #10291752 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222613) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say their children are happy, safe and well cared for. > Parents of babies and toddlers say the information they get reassures them about the daily routines and their babies' interests. > Some parents say they do not feel as informed as they could about staff changes, and that information is not always timely about their children's learning. > Parents know their children are progressing well and like the daily handover. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use sign language and picture prompts to support children to understand daily routines. During planning circle times, children choose the picture of the place they would like to play. This helps them make meaningful choices and use decision-making skills. Outdoor space Children engage in a range of fun outdoor activities, including 'nurture walks' where they observe nature. They also play in the garden, using materials in water play to challenge themselves, such as carrying and emptying large buckets of water. ## Google Reviews of Ellwood Nursery 4.3 (6 Google reviews) Sasha Norris a year ago Having worked at this nursery in the past, I can confidently say that the staff and environment are incredible. The children are genuinely happy, well cared for, and nurtured in a safe and stimulating space. I’ve seen firsthand the love and attention given to each child, with staff always making sure their needs are met, whether it’s feeding, changing, or simply offering comfort. It’s unfortunate to see such negative claims, as they do not reflect the high standards I know this nursery upholds. This review seems more like a malicious attempt to discredit the nursery because things haven’t gone their way, rather than an honest reflection of the care provided. From my experience, the team goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a wonderful place for their children. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIcGFYOFlnEAE!2m1!1s0x4871bbb0b442c3a9:0x882f97eaa1d2151c) Mark C a year ago Fantastic nursery. My little one (7 months old) loves it. The staff are amazing and helped my child settle with lots of cuddles, regular feedback and lots of snacks, which seem to go down a treat with my little one. My eldest went to the Mia Rose nursery in Lydney which is also excellent. We chose Ellwood this time for the Forest Schools as we love that. Would definitely recommend this nursery, thanks you guys. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN2NXUtZzZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4871bbb0b442c3a9:0x882f97eaa1d2151c) Lee Villis a year ago Worst nursery in the forest! Our 7 month baby was fed just 10oz of milk in a day, came home starving bless him, and our 19 month came home with a soiled nappy, sore bum and was only given a slice of bread for food, and 3 veggie sticks all day (never seen her eat so fast when she got home) was there for a total of 4 days and got 1 blossom report back that was also inaccurate. The standard of care for the children is disgusting. The baby room is more suited for a teenager than a baby. They don't pick babies up when they are crying (it's a rule they have) And on top of all of that they want to charge us £1400 for the 4 days they was there! I cannot speak for the care of children over 2 but if you are looking for somewhere to have you under 2's I urge you not to come here! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIdnN1ZmtBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871bbb0b442c3a9:0x882f97eaa1d2151c) Marie Norris 5 years ago Amazing Staff have the childrens best intrests at heart. Very caring and professional 5 * all round. My Children was very happy attending and loved every minute. Outstanding offstead report. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpd2FpNkN3EAE!2m1!1s0x4871bbb0b442c3a9:0x882f97eaa1d2151c) Rachel Hanson a year ago This nursery is absolutely amazing, the support we are given is brilliant and all the staff there are lovely Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURId2RtTDR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4871bbb0b442c3a9:0x882f97eaa1d2151c) Reviews from Google for Ellwood Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=9813229147056641308&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 8 June 2023 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/50222613) ## Frequently asked about Ellwood Nursery ### What stands out about the quality of care at Ellwood Nursery? ### What is the age range at Ellwood Nursery? ### Is Ellwood Nursery a private nursery? ### Which funded hours does Ellwood Nursery accept? ### How does Ellwood Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ellwood Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ellwood Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Greenwoods Nursery Coalway Coleford · GL16 7JY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/greenwoods-nursery-limited-coalway-gl16-7jy-2679208 - Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Bream Early Learners Lydney · GL15 6JW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bream-early-learners-gl15-6jw-ey136954 - Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Little Stars Nursery Coleford · GL16 8DN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-gl16-8dn-2496951 - Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Parkend Playgroup Lydney · GL15 4HL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/parkend-playgroup-gl15-4hl-2555126 - Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre Coleford · GL16 8DU 4.6(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-of-dean-children-s-opportunity-centre-gl16-8du-101592 - Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Pillowell Early Years Group Nr Lydney · GL15 4QT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pillowell-early-years-group-gl15-4qt-101716 See all nurseries in Ellwood →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Ellwood ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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From my experience, the team goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a wonderful place for their children.", "datePublished": "2024-09-18T08:21:27.866617Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Mark C" }, "reviewBody": "Fantastic nursery. My little one (7 months old) loves it. The staff are amazing and helped my child settle with lots of cuddles, regular feedback and lots of snacks, which seem to go down a treat with my little one. My eldest went to the Mia Rose nursery in Lydney which is also excellent. 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They don't pick babies up when they are crying (it's a rule they have) And on top of all of that they want to charge us £1400 for the 4 days they was there!\n\nI cannot speak for the care of children over 2 but if you are looking for somewhere to have you under 2's I urge you not to come here!", "datePublished": "2024-09-16T13:46:44.956919Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Marie Norris" }, "reviewBody": "Amazing Staff have the childrens best intrests at heart. 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