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Hugo and Holly Day Nursery in Gloucester (GL1 1UG)

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·3 Brunswick Square, Gloucester, GL1 1UG · Gloucestershire
Number of places
55 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Hugo & Holly Day Nursery, located in Gloucester city centre, offers an innovative approach to childcare and education for children from birth to five years. The nursery draws inspiration from the Reggio Emilia philosophy, encouraging children to be creative, inquisitive, and exploratory.

With a strong focus on providing a stimulating environment, the nursery boasts a wide range of resources and facilities, including outdoor spaces and opportunities for trips. Overseen by Sarah Scott, an experienced teacher and mother, Hugo & Holly operates two nurseries in Gloucester, both of which have achieved outstanding OFSTED reports.

The nurseries also hold a 5-star rating for food hygiene. They actively collaborate with parents through various communication channels, ensuring families are well-informed about their child's development and nursery updates.

The team regularly participates in in-house and external training to continuously enhance their knowledge and skills, benefiting the children under their care.

Our ethos

Hugo & Holly Day Nursery is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which drives a creative, inquisitive, and exploratory approach to childcare and education. They focus on providing a stimulating environment with ample resources and opportunities for outdoor exploration and trips. The nursery also emphasises strong collaboration with parents and continuous professional development for its staff.

What it's like

Children show their curiosity and are extremely happy exploring the highly stimulating environment and extensive resources. Babies freely investigate activities and use their imagination. Toddlers are encouraged to develop a love of books.

Reggio Emilia ApproachOutstanding OFSTED rating5-star food hygienePartnership with parents

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hugo and Holly Day Nursery

Last inspected 16 August 2022 · Claire Cook

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children show their curiosity and are extremely happy exploring the highly stimulating environment and extensive resources. Babies freely investigate activities and use their imagination. Toddlers are encouraged to develop a love of books.

Inspector highlights

  • The dedicated management team focuses on success and is highly reflective, continually developing and ensuring the safety of children and staff.
  • Staff training and development is actively supported, leading to motivated staff who "love to work at the nursery".
  • Developing children's language is a key focus, with staff promoting child-centred, open-ended activities and creating an environment for rich conversation.
  • Children are real decision-makers, encouraged to make choices and check with friends, supporting their personal development and social skills.
  • Parents speak very highly of the nursery, praising the extensive support and development their children receive, with achievements and successes shared regularly.
Inspection #10234767 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff who support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are experienced and effective, working closely with families to ensure children receive the right external support. Consequently, children with SEND are excellently supported, take a full part in activities, and staff are ambitious for them to achieve as highly as others. Staff swiftly identify any additional support children may need, enabling all children to make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children use the natural and abundant materials, which include sliced wood in various sizes, plants and tyres, and herbs and water to collect, sort and combine with other materials. For example, in the outdoor classroom, children use balls as medicine to make their 'sisters better'. 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 Hugo and Holly Day Nursery

5.0
(2)
Roman Wrobel
6 years ago

Lovely place with lovely people! My feedback is based on 1 and a half year attendance of my two boys to this nursery. All staff members including manager are very caring, loving and friendly. They always come with great activities for children. My kids always liked the food that is freshly cooked there. I feel and see we are getting the best care in there. I really reccomend it to all parents looking for the best for their little ones!

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Inspection history

Date: January 2012

  • August 2022Outstanding
  • October 2016Outstanding
  • November 2013Good
  • January 2012Good

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