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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Papplewick Pre-School # Papplewick Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · 4.2 (5 parent reviews) · Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, 19 Linby Lane, Nottingham, NG15 8FB · Nottinghamshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Papplewick Pre-School, based in Papplewick, Nottingham, offers childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years old. Open during term-time from 9am to 3pm, with an additional breakfast club from 8am, the pre-school received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in its latest inspection on 11 July 2022. The dedicated team focuses on children's holistic development, particularly recognising the importance of physical activity. They set up a daily children's gym with age-appropriate fitness equipment like cross trainers and organise visits to the local park for activities on large climbing equipment. Forest School trained staff lead daily sessions in local woodlands, encouraging imagination and teaching children about safety in nature. The pre-school effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities through a well-established key-person system, ensuring individual care and developmental needs are met by familiar staff. Children at Papplewick Pre-School enjoy their time together, confidently sharing ideas and learning routines, including those around health and safety. The curriculum is designed to foster mathematical learning and problem-solving skills through engaging activities. Parents appreciate the online platform used by staff to share photos of children's learning and development, and many use the ideas provided to support their children's learning at home. What it's like Children at Papplewick Pre-School enjoy their time together and are familiar with routines. They confidently share their ideas and learn about staying safe and healthy. Children develop mathematical learning and problem-solving skills through engaging activities. Good Ofsted Rating Child-led learning Outdoor Play SEND Provision Daily Forest School ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Papplewick Pre-School Last inspected 11 July 2022 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 at Papplewick Pre-School enjoy their time together and are familiar with routines. They confidently share their ideas and learn about staying safe and healthy. Children develop mathematical learning and problem-solving skills through engaging activities. Inspector highlights - The manager is improvement focused and has worked closely with the local authority to lead evident developments within the setting. - The manager and staff have considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's development and provide opportunities to develop physical skills and agility, including a children's gym and visits to the local park. - The manager is invested in supporting staff''s continued professional development, with relevant training benefiting the children greatly, such as daily forest school sessions led by trained staff. - Staff have built a curriculum around the different areas of children's learning and development, offering opportunities and experiences which support the curriculum well. - Staff use appropriate behaviour management strategies to shape children's positive behaviour and help them find the language to resolve their own conflicts. - The manager has established an effective key-person system, through which children's individual care and development needs are met by familiar staff. - Children are supported well to look after their own bodies, learning about oral hygiene and healthy eating. Areas to develop - 1 further develop the organisation of the learning environment to maintain children's focus on learning - 2 consider ways of sharing children's next steps in learning with all staff to maximise teaching opportunities throughout all activities. Inspection #10209061 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191329) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Papplewick Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10209061 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191329)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253208) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, 19 Linby Lane, Nottingham, NG15 8FB [© 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#/-1.18594/53.0538/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Nottingham - [Day nurseries in Nottingham](/search?q=Nottingham) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=papplewick-pre-school-ng15-8fb-253208) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that they like seeing the photos of their children that are shared on this platform. > They report that they use ideas given by staff to support their children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager has established an effective key-person system, through which children's individual care and development needs are met by familiar staff. This benefits all children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space The manager and staff recognise that some children have had restricted opportunities to develop their physical skills and agility. To help, they set up a children's gym each day, where children use age-appropriate fitness equipment, such as cross trainers. Staff also take children to the local park where children strengthen their muscles through playing on large climbing equipment. Forest school trained staff lead daily sessions in the local woodland, where children develop their imaginations and learn about keeping themselves safe. ## Parent Reviews of Papplewick Pre-School 4.2 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLBuGZEdRCvoGtzr1LFkT8N8VD6eBYOcM4rdk1nHKatUUogDg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Atif Khan a year ago My 3 year old delayed toddler wasn’t saying a word when he started he has made amazing progress in a matter of weeks the staff is amazing my son is so loved they are so attentive they are doing everything they possibly can to help him thrive best decision I made was to select this pre school the manager Kelly is absolutely amazing so helpful and caring they always make sure my son is fed and changed when I go to collect him which really puts my mind to ease thank you everyone at papplewick to help my Ali be the best version of himself [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJdnJMb3N3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4879bfee85e1d46d:0xe9ca3e144b3c5f95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKPPsBO2HlUT00GeV31dVRWwlfuJ7hqCJ1eMjtxwU73mx1-8g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) claire s 2 years ago Fantastic preschool. Both my children were really happy and thrived here. I would thoroughly recommend it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwZ09qS0ZREAE!2m1!1s0x4879bfee85e1d46d:0xe9ca3e144b3c5f95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLay0jhiiwT9D2edU_NjpSJ0bddNlXR8uLaKTPhLBD3hH9rjA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) andy randall 8 years ago Brilliant pre school have helped my son so much [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3bHItVUlREAE!2m1!1s0x4879bfee85e1d46d:0xe9ca3e144b3c5f95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVSB7lsEIai5tqFKx65-9DJnkj1-AEtr9bGiHqQEZ2DC5bObz4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) ED D 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxeE1qZEtREAE!2m1!1s0x4879bfee85e1d46d:0xe9ca3e144b3c5f95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXN4zoxDth5rFtV7NOJlbyinnFF1Oa_54ASfriQhJAWKth5F5SD=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) David Coleman 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChRDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNZbU8wRhAB!2m1!1s0x4879bfee85e1d46d:0xe9ca3e144b3c5f95) Reviews from Google for Papplewick Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16846345613015277461&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2004 - August 2022 Good - July 2022 Good - October 2021 Requires improvement - September 2021 Requires improvement - May 2016 Good - April 2016 Good - June 2011 Good - June 2011 Good - June 2007 Good - March 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Papplewick Pre-School ### Which area does Papplewick Pre-School serve? ### What is Papplewick Pre-School working on improving? ### Is Papplewick Pre-School Ofsted registered? ### What is the age range at Papplewick Pre-School? ### How does Papplewick Pre-School use outdoor space? ## Nearby day nurseries in Nottingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Papplewick Pre-School. - [ Provider closed 0.8 mi ### St George's Nursery Nottingham · NG15 8AA 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/st-george-s-nursery-ng15-8aa-2869869) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup Hucknall · NG15 7AE ](/nursery/leen-mills-pre-school-playgroup-ng15-7ae-253045) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Happy Days Childcare Services Nottingham · NG15 7AH ](/nursery/happy-days-childcare-services-ng15-7ah-ey499668) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Hucknall Pre-School Playgroup Nottingham · NG15 7LD ](/nursery/hucknall-pre-school-playgroup-ng15-7ld-253051) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Oceans Day Nursery Nottingham · NG15 7BZ 4.4(8 reviews) ](/nursery/oceans-day-nursery-ltd-ng15-7bz-ey389292) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall Nottingham · NG15 7JU ](/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-hucknall-ng15-7ju-2826520) [See all nurseries in Nottingham →](/search?q=Nottingham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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