--- title: "Into-Play @ Barnwood Day Nursery, Gloucester | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/into-play-barnwood-gl2-0se-ey494884 description: "Into-Play @ Barnwood, a day nursery in Gloucester — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Into-Play @ Barnwood Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · Barnwood Medical Practice, 51 Barnwood Road, Gloucester, GL2 0SE · Gloucestershire Number of places 63 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Gloucestershire ## About this day nursery Into-Play @ Barnwood is a spacious and well-equipped nursery that opened in October 2015, formerly a doctor's surgery. It has rapidly gained success and a strong reputation for providing high-quality early years care in Gloucester. The day nursery features three distinct playrooms catering to Under 2s, 2-3s, and Pre-School children, with a total capacity for 63 children daily. Each playroom boasts its own dedicated outdoor play area, ensuring children can enjoy the outdoors regardless of the weather. The Under 2s have a safe garden, the 2-3s a decking area with sensory and climbing equipment, and the Pre-School benefits from a large grassy area with a 'forest area' for imaginative play. Into-Play @ Barnwood maintains strong connections with local infant schools like Elmbridge, Dinglewell, and Abbeymead, supporting smooth transitions for children. The day nursery prides itself on high recommendations from families, evidenced by their 'Top 20 Day Nurseries in the South-West' award in June 2023. They focus on professional care and fostering positive relationships through a robust key person system, understanding parents' apprehensions about childcare. The setting is committed to ongoing staff development and training, ensuring practitioners are highly motivated and adhere to the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, often exceeding minimum qualification requirements. Each site has a fully trained SENCo, Designated Safeguarding Lead, and Behaviour Management Co-ordinator to address individual needs. What it's like Children are welcomed into the nursery by the kind and caring staff team, displaying secure attachments and settling promptly into play. They access a well-sequenced curriculum, building on prior knowledge and fostering positive attitudes to learning both indoors and outdoors. Babies engage in sensory exploration and physical development activities, while older children develop mathematical skills, small-muscle strength, and hand-to-eye coordination for early writing. Forest Area for Imaginative Play Award-winning Nursery Strong Local School Links Dedicated Outdoor Play Areas per Age Group ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age groups with rates for full-time weekly, full days, morning, or afternoon sessions. All standard fees include meals, drinks, snacks, nappies, wipes, and suncream. Funded sessions are subject to a consumable fee. Good to know - Consumable fee applied to all funded sessions. - 10% discount for the eldest sibling. - Fees include all meals, drinks, snacks, nappies, wipes, and suncream. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 07:30-18:00 Age range 3 months to 4 years 11 months Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care Staff 20 Registered with Ofsted 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 24 May 2023 · Holly Smith 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 Inspector highlights - The key-person system is effective, with staff getting to know children and families well. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well through partnership with parents and external professionals. - Staff share information with parents in various ways, and parents speak highly of the nursery and staff team. - Leaders and managers place a strong emphasis on staff well-being and invite parents to share appreciation for staff. - The nursery builds effective links with local schools, promoting children's emotional well-being during transitions. Areas to develop - 1 enhance opportunities for children to hear and use their home language to fully support their communication and language development - 2 review some daily routines, such as mealtimes, to reduce interruptions to activities and maximise learning opportunities for all children. Inspection #10289309 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221404) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the nursery and the staff team. They feel informed about children's experiences at the nursery and know what they need to learn next. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff work in partnership with parents and external professionals to ensure children receive the support they need to make the best possible progress and are ready for their next educational step. Outdoor space Children are eager to explore the inviting activities on offer indoors and outdoors. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. EAL / language support Staff adapt their interactions appropriately to support children who speak English as an additional language. Children display an understanding of key phrases and join in with routine activities, such as song time. However, staff do not always provide them with enough opportunities to hear or use their home language in nursery, in order to further support their early communication and language skills. Inspection history Date: November 2017 - May 2023 Good - November 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Into-Play @ Barnwood ### What grade did Ofsted give Into-Play @ Barnwood? ### What is the staff team like at Into-Play @ Barnwood? ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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