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Granby House Nursery in Worksop

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
·Lawn Road, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop, S81 9LB · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
49 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Granby House Nursery, located in Carlton in Lindrick, Worksop, provides childcare for up to 47 children daily, with an early start option available from 7:30 am upon advance booking. The nursery is managed by Jacqui Hannaby, a graduate Early Years Professional and Forest School leader with over 30 years of childcare experience, who has been with Granby Nursery since its Worksop branch opened in 2003.

Granby Carlton offers a rotating three-weekly menu, including a vegan/plant-based option alongside its normal menu. The nursery also responsibly welcomes the use of cloth nappies.

They boast a fantastic outdoor learning area used daily, regardless of weather, with outdoor clothing provided for all children. The nursery frequently utilises the local area for Forest School sessions and walks to the nearby Country Park, which features a wooded area and a lake.

They offer full day, morning, and afternoon sessions, along with an early start option at 7:45 am.

Our ethos

Granby House Nursery is committed to daily outdoor learning, utilising their fantastic outdoor area and the local Country Park for Forest School sessions and walks, regardless of weather. They are managed by a Forest School leader and provide outdoor clothing for children.

What it's like

Children happily play with their peers and staff. Staff encourage children to develop their vocabulary and understanding of positional language. Children are polite and use good manners, and are keen to complete tasks.

Forest School sessionsVegan/plant-based menu optionsOutdoor learning focusExperienced management

Pricing & funding

Term-time only fees for children under three are calculated by adding a 16% surcharge to standard fees, payable over 39 weeks. Fees are paid monthly in advance. Full fees are charged for sickness and holidays, but bank holidays are not charged.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Term-time fees are based on standard fees plus a 16% surcharge, payable for 39 weeks of the year.
  • Monthly payments must be paid before the 1st of the month.
  • Payments accepted via cash, card, standing order, childcare vouchers, or Tax-Free Childcare.
  • Full fees are charged for sickness and holidays.
  • No charge is made for bank holidays.

Key facts

Opening hours

Full Day: 8am – 6pm; Morning: 8am – 1pm; Afternoon: 1pm – 6pm; Early Start Option: 7.45am (booked in advance from 7.30am).

Session types

Full Day, Morning, Afternoon, Early Start Option

Food

Vegan/plant-based menu options available on a three-weekly rotation.

Staff

Not specified, but Jacqui Hannaby (manager) has over 30 years experience

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Waitlist

Not specified

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Granby House Nursery

Last inspected 7 March 2022

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 happily play with their peers and staff. Staff encourage children to develop their vocabulary and understanding of positional language. Children are polite and use good manners, and are keen to complete tasks.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff support children's communication and language skills well, asking a good range of questions that challenge their thinking skills.
  • Staff plan a broad and balanced range of activities and experiences, including opportunities to understand the local community.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with staff sharing information and the manager maintaining contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Children show a love of books and stories, with some staff being dynamic storytellers.
  • The management team supports staff well, considering their well-being and providing professional development opportunities.
  • The manager uses additional funding effectively to meet children's individual needs, including one-to-one support for children with SEND.
  • Staff encourage children to learn skills for the future, such as independence in putting on their own shoes and coats.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's knowledge of how to use story times to excite and highly engage all children
  • 2support staff to give children clear messages about what is expected of them and why, particularly when they take children on outings
Inspection #10138666 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager uses additional funding effectively to meet children's individual needs. For example, staff offer children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) one-to-one support in their play. The manager and staff work with parents to ensure that children with SEND have an allocated place at a school that is appropriate for their individual needs.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. Three- and four-year-old children put on their own shoes and coats before they go outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: May 2011

  • March 2022Good
  • March 2016Outstanding
  • May 2011Outstanding

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