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Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club # Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Wetherleigh Drive, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8LW · Gloucestershire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 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 Under Fives, established in 1979, provides a welcoming and friendly setting for children aged 2 to 11 years. 30pm to 6pm, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 13th January 2023. Children at Highnam Under Fives develop a strong sense of belonging and independence from a young age, learning to self-register upon arrival and collecting their own coats for outdoor play. The curriculum approach fosters curious and resilient learners who engage in imaginative play and problem-solving activities, such as exploring arctic animals and melting ice. The nursery places importance on outdoor learning, with a muddy "wild area" where children are encouraged to wear wellingtons to explore and develop physical skills and understanding of the world. Staff build strong bonds with the children, knowing them well and supporting their individual learning journeys. The setting also supports early writing skills through various activities and promotes a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Strong partnerships with parents are a key feature, and the staff team works collaboratively to provide a nurturing and educational environment. Our ethos Highnam Day Nursery is committed to a "home from home" experience, focusing on individual child development and encouraging curiosity, independence, and resilience through diverse teaching methods and play. What it's like Children display a strong sense of belonging at this welcoming and friendly setting. They learn to recognise their name as they self-register when they arrive each morning. Children form strong bonds with the caring staff, who know them well and lead their own learning. Strong sense of belonging Independent learners Curious and resilient Good early writing support Effective staff teamwork Outdoor wild area ## Pricing & funding Fees at this nursery are all-inclusive. Standard fees cover daily meals, nappies, wipes, non-consumables, and formula milk for infants under one year of age. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Full day session (4-24 months) £70.00 / day - Morning session (4-24 months) £40.00 / session - Afternoon session (4-24 months) £40.00 / session - Early start (4-24 months) £9.50 / session - Flexible hourly rate (4-24 months) £10.00 / hour See 10 more Good to know - Nappies, wipes, and meals are included in the fees. - Formula milk is included for children up to age one. - Non-consumables are included in the fees. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10262899 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208005)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101731) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery Wetherleigh Drive, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8LW [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.2917/51.88117/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Gloucester - [Day nurseries in Gloucester](/search?q=Gloucester) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=highnam-under-fives-highnam-under-fives-after-school-club-gl2-8lw-101731) ## Key facts Waitlist Extensive waiting list for all age groups Opening hours 8:00am until 6:00pm, Monday to Friday Age range 3 months to school age Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club Last inspected 13 January 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 display a strong sense of belonging at this welcoming and friendly setting. They learn to recognise their name as they self-register when they arrive each morning. Children form strong bonds with the caring staff, who know them well and lead their own learning. Inspector highlights - Children display a strong sense of belonging at this welcoming and friendly setting. - Children develop independence skills from a young age. - Children are curious and resilient learners. - Staff support children's early writing skills well. - The staff team work very well together. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to strengthen their interactions with children, to make the most of conversations and extend children's learning to the highest level - 2 consider further ways to encourage parents to share more information about children's ongoing interests, learning and development at home to fully promote consistency and help children to make even more progress. Inspection #10262899 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208005) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children know that they need to put their wellingtons on for outdoor play. This means that they are equipped to enter all areas of the garden when outside, including the setting's muddy 'wild area', where children can further develop their physical skills and understanding of the world. ## Parent Reviews of Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXHs5Yqpjt8wPY6z2d4Y0Ge-tz9qsM3Kp7IkHHYFwCu-lE9XGEF2w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Samantha Hutchinson a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyNk91SllnEAE!2m1!1s0x487107037d51ca71:0xeecf1848cca5a8c0) Reviews from Google for Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17207999402156075200&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2004 - February 2023 Good - January 2023 Good - May 2017 Good - April 2017 Good - July 2015 Good - June 2015 Good - September 2008 Outstanding - January 2008 Good - July 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club ### Does Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club accept funded hours? ### What outdoor space does Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club use? ### What are the main strengths at Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club? ### How can Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club be contacted? ### From what age does Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club accept children? ### How many places does Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club have? ## About the setting Highnam Under Fives, Highnam Under Fives After School Club first registered in 1979. It operates from its own building in the grounds of Highnam Academy in Gloucestershire. The setting operates from 9am until 3pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, and offers out-of-school provision in the mornings and afternoons. It employs seven members of staff, six of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The setting provides funded early education for children aged two, three, and four years. 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