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Garden House Nursery School # Garden House Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · Rex Rhodes Building, Malleson Road, Cheltenham, GL52 9ET · Gloucestershire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 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 Garden House Nursery School, established in 1983 in the picturesque village of Gotherington, offers a Montessori-based learning environment for children aged two to five years. The nursery focuses on fostering a child's natural desire to learn through play and active exploration. They provide a stimulating and friendly atmosphere within the Rex Rhodes building and Gotherington Village Hall, boasting scenic views of Woolstone Hill and Nottingham Hill from their secure outdoor play area. Emphasising the importance of outdoor experiences, Garden House Nursery School provides access to an enclosed garden, a purpose-built play area, a playing field, and a dedicated Forest School area. A trained Forest School Leader guides weekly sessions encouraging problem-solving, thinking skills, and gross motor development in the natural environment. The Montessori approach allows children to progress at their own pace through the Early Years Foundation Stage, developing self-discipline, confidence, and independence in preparation for school. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's educational journey, with activities designed to extend learning from the nursery to home. Our ethos ‘‘The goal of early education should be to cultivate the child’s own natural desire to learn” Montessori, 1906. 'Enjoy, Learn, Achieve' What it's like Children eagerly enter the setting, confidently greeting friends and staff, and independently preparing for play. They engage in confident interactions, sharing recent events and expressing their activity preferences upon arrival. Staff encourage children's self-esteem and emotional well-being through consistent praise and open-ended questions. Montessori-based Forest School Established 1983 ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.gardenhousenursery.com/contact.htm) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Age range two to five years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Garden House Nursery School Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10263018 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213690)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597640) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=garden-house-nursery-school-gl52-9et-2597640) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Garden House Nursery School Last inspected 8 March 2023 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 eagerly enter the setting, confidently greeting friends and staff, and independently preparing for play. They engage in confident interactions, sharing recent events and expressing their activity preferences upon arrival. Staff encourage children's self-esteem and emotional well-being through consistent praise and open-ended questions. Inspector highlights - Children eagerly enter the setting and confidently engage with staff and peers. - Staff plan exciting, well-considered activities that capture children's curiosity, such as sensory play. - Children behave well, are kind to friends, and develop early writing skills through engaging activities. - Staff respond quickly to children's suggestions, fostering positive attitudes to learning and good communication skills. - Children learn about their local community and diversity through walks and discussions of different cultures. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to help children understand the behavioural expectations during large group activities so that they are ready to learn - 2 enhance systems for communicating with parents, and involve them even further in supporting their child's learning at home - 3 review the organisation of transitions and routines to maximise children's learning Inspection #10263018 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213690) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They comment how friendly staff are and how their children love to attend. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space As the snow falls, children ask to go outside to play in the snow. They mimic the swirling snowflakes as they spin and twirl in the garden. Later, during a yoga session, children ask: 'Can we do a snowman pose and a Jack Frost pose? Can we do a snow pose?' Staff encourage children to do this with their bodies. Inspection history Most recent inspection 8 March 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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