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They work closely with external specialists, including speech and language professionals, to address gaps in learning and help children make progress." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Finlay Nursery # Finlay Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · Finlay Childrens Centre, Tredworth Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 6TL · Gloucestershire Number of places 34 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 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 30pm. This childcare setting caters for children aged 2 to 4 years. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 17th September 2025, rated the nursery as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting the significant improvements made since its previous inspection. Children are observed to arrive happy and eager to explore the stimulating learning environment, benefiting from well-structured daily routines that foster a sense of security and independence. Staff thoughtfully plan a diverse range of purposeful experiences that build upon children's existing knowledge and abilities, ensuring consistent progress across both the two-year-old room and pre-school. Outdoor learning is a regular and valued part of the curriculum, promoting children's physical development, health, and overall well-being. For example, children develop strength, coordination, and confidence as they safely navigate spaces on pedal tricycles. The nursery is committed to supporting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff employ adapted teaching methods, visual aids, and tailored strategies to support understanding and social interactions. They also work in close collaboration with external professionals, such as speech and language specialists, to help every child achieve their full potential. Effective partnerships with parents are a key strength, with information on children's learning and progress shared regularly through daily conversations and digital platforms. What it's like Children arrive happy and eager to explore the inviting learning environment. Staff plan a wide range of purposeful experiences that build securely on what children already know and can do. Children benefit from well-structured daily routines, helping them to feel secure and to develop independence. Inviting learning environment Purposeful experiences Significant improvements Good parent partnerships Enriching activities Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8.30am until 3.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2016 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Finlay Nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10377120 Lead inspector Holly Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289432)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539415) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=finlay-nursery-gl4-6tl-ey539415) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Finlay Nursery Last inspected 17 September 2025 · Holly Smith 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 arrive happy and eager to explore the inviting learning environment. Staff plan a wide range of purposeful experiences that build securely on what children already know and can do. Children benefit from well-structured daily routines, helping them to feel secure and to develop independence. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy and eager to explore the inviting learning environment. - Staff plan a wide range of purposeful experiences that build securely on what children already know and can do. - Leaders have made significant improvements since the last inspection. - Partnerships with parents are good and support children's development. - Children take part in a wide range of activities that enrich the curriculum. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the consistency of behavioural expectations to fully support children's understanding of what is expected of them - 2 support staff to make group times more interactive, so children can engage fully and strengthen their communication, language and early literacy skills. Inspection #10377120 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289432) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff adapt and differentiate their teaching to meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They use visual aids and tailored strategies to support understanding and social interactions. Staff work closely with external professionals, such as speech and language professionals, to close gaps in learning and help every child make the progress they are capable of. Outdoor space Outdoor learning is a regular feature of the curriculum and supports children's physical skills, health and well-being. Children navigate space safely as they ride on pedal tricycles, building strength, coordination and confidence. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: December 2017 - September 2025 Good - November 2024 Requires improvement - January 2019 Good - June 2018 Requires improvement - December 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Finlay Nursery ### Is Finlay Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### Which funded childcare hours are accepted at Finlay Nursery? ### What are the opening times at Finlay Nursery? ### What is Finlay Nursery working on developing? ### How is the outdoor area used at Finlay Nursery? ### How does Finlay Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in GLOUCESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Finlay Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Twin Gables Day Nursery Gloucester · GL4 4LW 4.4(14 reviews) ](/nursery/twin-gables-day-nursery-ltd-gl4-4lw-101522) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth) Gloucester · GL1 4TD 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/the-secret-garden-nursery-tredworth-gl1-4td-2667057) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Gloucester Gloucester · GL1 5JR 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-gloucester-gl1-5jr-ey542831) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Pebbles Nursery Gloucester · GL1 5JA ](/nursery/pebbles-nursery-gl1-5ja-ey464914) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Abbeydale Playgroup Gloucester · GL4 6ED ](/nursery/abbeydale-playgroup-gl4-6ed) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Best Friends Day Nurseries Gloucester · GL4 0DU 4.6(5 reviews) ](/nursery/best-friends-day-nurseries-ltd-gl4-0du-ey483444) [See all nurseries in GLOUCESTER →](/search?q=GLOUCESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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