--- title: "Mitcheldean Early Learners Nursery | Ofsted: Outstanding" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mitcheldean-early-learners-gl17-0js-ey421923 description: "Mitcheldean Early Learners, a nursery — rated Outstanding 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 # Mitcheldean Early Learners Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · Colchester Close, MITCHELDEAN, GL17 0JS · Gloucestershire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Gloucestershire ## About this day nursery Mitcheldean Early Learners, registered in 1996, operates from a purpose-built premises next to the primary school in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire. The pre-school offers full day care for children aged 2 to 4, with core hours from 9am to 3pm and extended hours available. This childcare setting was rated Outstanding in its latest Ofsted inspection on 17th May 2023, maintaining its previous "Good" rating for overall effectiveness. The dedicated staff, including six with level 3 early years qualifications, create an inspiring and enthusiastic learning environment, both indoors and outdoors. They focus on fostering children's self-esteem, independence, and curiosity, while using diverse displays and learning resources. The setting uses extra funding effectively, providing excellent support for children with SEND by seeking outside professional assistance and implementing individual learning plans. Parents highly praise the friendly, welcoming, and supportive pre-school team, appreciating their involvement in various activities and initiatives, such as parent workshops on oral health for their children. What it's like All children thoroughly enjoy themselves at the pre-school and make excellent progress from their individual starting points. They arrive full of enthusiasm and smiles, bursting to tell staff their news. They have excellent relationships with the staff, who have an in-depth understanding of their needs, interests and abilities. Children are highly motivated to join in the carefully planned activities and are very familiar with the daily routine. Children's motivation to learn is impressive. inspiring learning environment excellent support for all children strong parent partnerships outstanding progress ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term_time_only Registered with Ofsted 1996 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mitcheldean Early Learners Last inspected 17 May 2023 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - All children thoroughly enjoy themselves at the pre-school and make excellent progress from their individual starting points. - Children are highly motivated to join in carefully planned activities and are very familiar with the daily routine. - Children gain excellent independence skills from a young age; two-year-olds join their older peers and change from their outdoor shoes into their 'daps'. - The manager is highly enthusiastic in her role. She fosters team working with a passion to ensure that every child has the very best learning experiences at the pre-school. - The manager and staff team create an inspiring learning environment. They use every area of the building and outdoors to their full potential. - The manager ensures that all staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities. Staff complete regular safeguarding training and their knowledge is tested through questionnaires. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support. - Partnerships with parents are outstanding. Parents describe the pre-school team as friendly, welcoming and highly supportive. Inspection #10288864 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220216) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support. Staff ensure children with SEND are fully included. They seek outside professional support as appropriate and implement individual learning plans successfully. The manager uses extra funding exceptionally well to benefit the children to which it relates, for example to enable continued attendance and to buy additional resources to further support children's progress in development of literacy skills. Outdoor space The manager and staff team create an inspiring learning environment. They use every area of the building and outdoors to their full potential. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: October 2014 - May 2023 Outstanding - November 2017 Good - October 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Mitcheldean Early Learners ### What is the address of Mitcheldean Early Learners? ### Does Mitcheldean Early Learners take babies? ### What stands out about Mitcheldean Early Learners? ### How is the outdoor space used at Mitcheldean Early Learners? ### Which funded hours does Mitcheldean Early Learners accept? ### What are the opening hours at Mitcheldean Early Learners? ### How does Mitcheldean Early Learners support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in MITCHELDEAN Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Mitcheldean Early Learners. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Sunbeams Day Nursery Mitcheldean · GL17 0BS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-nursery-gl17-0bs-101586 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Mia Rose Nursery Mitcheldean Mitcheldean · GL17 0DD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mia-rose-nursery-mitcheldean-gl17-0dd-2564808 - Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Bo-Peeps Day Nursery Cinderford · GL14 2PH 2.4(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bo-peeps-day-nursery-gl14-2ph-ey369325 See all nurseries in MITCHELDEAN →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=MITCHELDEAN ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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