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Little Oaks Nursery # Little Oaks Nursery in Gloucester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Little Oaks Nursery, Over Old Road, Gloucester, GL19 3BJ · Gloucestershire Number of places 81 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 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 Little Oaks Nursery, nestled within Tirlebrook Primary School, offers a dynamic learning environment for three- and four-year-olds. Established in January 2018, the nursery is an integral part of the school's Early Years Foundation Stage, emphasising play-based learning in both indoor and outdoor settings. " The curriculum is designed to foster communication, confidence, and resilience, preparing children for their transition to primary school. Led by Mrs. Lucy Knowles and overseen by Mrs. Francesca Reynolds, the dedicated nursery team encourages children to explore, enjoy new experiences, excel in their learning, and collaborate with peers. Families have the option of on-site school meals and can utilise the school’s extended childcare services, including Breakfast Club and Tirlebrookers After School Club. A minimum attendance of four sessions per week is required for registered children. Our ethos Little Oaks Nursery is part of the school's Early Years Foundation Stage, emphasising play-based learning in indoor and outdoor settings. The curriculum aims to foster communication, confidence, and resilience, preparing children for school. The nursery encourages children to explore, enjoy new experiences, excel in their learning, and collaborate with peers. What it's like Children are happy and settled in the nursery. They build strong relationships with the attentive caring staff who know them well. Staff take children to visit places in the local and wider community to help them understand similarities and differences in where and how people live. Play-based learning Indoor and outdoor environment woodland workshop access School meal options Extended childcare available ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.tirlebrook.co.uk/key-information/admissions) ## Key facts Age range 3-4 year olds Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Oaks Nursery Last inspected 5 June 2023 · Anita McKelvey 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 settled in the nursery. They build strong relationships with the attentive caring staff who know them well. Staff take children to visit places in the local and wider community to help them understand similarities and differences in where and how people live. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff have a curriculum that builds on children's skills and knowledge. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn and develop very well. - Children's behaviour is good. - Staff use songs and rhymes to help develop younger children's language and communication skills. - Older children take part in small-group times to enhance concepts and knowledge further. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to notice and act to keep younger children engaged in large-group activities - 2 continue to improve staff knowledge so the intent of the curriculum for babies and younger children is even more precise and consistently builds on what they know and can do. Inspection #10294774 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222175) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Oaks Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10294774 Lead inspector Anita McKelvey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222175)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2667637) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-oaks-nursery-gl19-3bj-2667637) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn and develop very well. The special educational needs coordinator and key persons work in partnership with parents and other professionals to access additional support or funding to benefit the children's learning and development. Outdoor space Children have fun outdoors. Younger children practise their physical skills as they climb on crates or walk along the planks balanced on top of the tyres. Pre-school children visit the 'forest' area on the school site and staff help them manage risks and keep themselves safe. ## Parent Reviews of Little Oaks Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVITw0nQd7FUhIUc2CHh7UT05CP3azM15PFJ-FgEZbEq_19GlF5kA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Leanne Tiger 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDOWVPYWJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x48710167cab96a05:0xb0181b975f2751d9) Reviews from Google for Little Oaks Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12688922287066796505&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 5 June 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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