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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Highnam Day Nursery # Highnam Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Lassington Lane, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8DH · Gloucestershire Number of places 42 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Highnam Day Nursery is conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from Gloucester city centre, making it a suitable choice for parents commuting to Gloucester, Cheltenham, or the Forest of Dean. The nursery caters to children aged 3 months up to school age, aiming to provide a comforting "home away from home" environment. The dedicated staff prioritise the health, safety, and education of each child, employing diverse teaching methods to encourage good behaviour and learning. The nursery operates with a child-centric curriculum, focusing on individual development and allowing children to lead their own learning journeys. They provide enriching opportunities that foster curiosity, independence, and resilience, giving children the tools and experiences to flourish uniquely. While they have an extensive waiting list for all age groups, interested parents can register their interest, though specific timelines for placement cannot be provided due to the dynamic nature of group movements within the setting. Our ethos Highnam Day Nursery centres its curriculum around each child as an individual, allowing them to lead their own development. The nursery provides the tools and experiences to encourage children to flourish, with a focus on fostering curiosity through exploration and investigation. They promote independence by enabling children to take control of their learning paths. Resilience is built by giving children the confidence to express themselves, explore emotions, develop relationships, and make free choices, ensuring their voices are heard. What it's like Children are happy and enjoy their time at nursery, eagerly welcomed by friendly and kind staff who have high expectations for all. The environment is welcoming and interesting, allowing children to confidently choose their play. Staff are readily available to support learning, and children develop good friendships and engage in imaginative play. Child-centric curriculum Focus on curiosity, independence, and resilience Convenient location for commuters Home-from-home environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Waitlist Extensive waiting list for all age groups Opening hours 8:00am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday Age range 3 months to school age Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Highnam Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10346982 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254164)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY276741) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=highnam-day-nursery-gl2-8dh-ey276741) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Highnam Day Nursery Last inspected 26 June 2024 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 are happy and enjoy their time at nursery, eagerly welcomed by friendly and kind staff who have high expectations for all. The environment is welcoming and interesting, allowing children to confidently choose their play. Staff are readily available to support learning, and children develop good friendships and engage in imaginative play. Inspector highlights - The nursery benefits from a strong management team, with good support for staff both personally and professionally. - The team has created a new curriculum which focuses on helping children to be curious, independent and resilient. - The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. - Staff know the children well, observing and accurately assessing their progress to identify gaps and target support effectively. - Staff provide children with opportunities to be physical and to test their physical abilities. Areas to develop - 1 continue to develop the implementation of the curriculum, particularly in the older babies and toddler rooms - 2 further develop the good partnerships with parents, to gather more information and help the older children to settle when they first attend the nursery. Inspection #10346982 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254164) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that they are well informed about their children's progress, and they enjoy visiting for stay-and-play sessions to see their children play. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. The manager works closely with the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) to access training and support from other professionals. The SENCo ensures that children have targeted plans in place and provides children with the support and adjustments that they need to help them to make progress in their learning. Outdoor space Leaders and staff have good procedures in place to keep children safe. For instance, staff recognise that the garden can be too hot for children at certain times of the day, so they carefully consider when it is safe to take children outdoors to play. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Highnam Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXCJjkBcMLTg8Y1bUfCAC031Byo2hZU_4scTeCyyPr6KY7YBBnw4A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Lauren Woods 3 years ago Highnam day nursery staff areamazing, they have created such a safe, caring and nurturing environment for little people. Our eldest (4yo) has just left (with much sadness) and our 6 month old has just started. Such an amazing space for anyone looking for childcare. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlMEtxbVhREAE!2m1!1s0x4871071075a91217:0xf44313def945a3db) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJx_-J0QRV7gigPPMGR0HTb-t9s31LGbrSKGYLkXYXFnPf7YBE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jasmine Endersby 10 years ago This really is a brilliant nursery. Friendly loving and attentive staff, a wonderful home from home. So many activities each day, lovely garden and outdoor play. Also very importantly delicious home cooked meals included. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnX3FfcGRREAE!2m1!1s0x4871071075a91217:0xf44313def945a3db) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIGkY4wfD098nAAQFugI7Hm0n9oBGS1kVehwBpJ7YOcrbPJLA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ely Sv 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR3OE8zRXlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871071075a91217:0xf44313def945a3db) Reviews from Google for Highnam Day Nursery. 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