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Parkside Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·25 Charnwood Road, Loughborough, LE11 2BN · Leicestershire
Number of places
35 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Parkside Nursery School, established over 35 years ago and led by Mrs. Elizabeth Locke, is a welcoming and intimate 28-place nursery. Situated in a converted Victorian coach house, the nursery provides a secure and safe garden environment for children to explore and learn.

The dedicated and qualified staff focus on nurturing every child's emotional, intellectual, and physical development through stimulating activities and hands-on learning experiences. The nursery aims to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where children can naturally reach their social, emotional, and physical milestones through cooperative play and creative engagement.

Parkside offers various session types, including morning, afternoon, and full-day options, with the flexibility of term-time attendance. They also provide school pick-up and drop-off services for Mountfields, alongside holiday clubs.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and excited at this friendly nursery, choosing engaging activities. They develop fine motor skills by threading and mark-making, and explore senses through barefoot play. Older children enhance literacy skills by listening to stories and build muscles with a "Dough disco."

Small, friendly 28-place nurseryLong-established (35+ years)Converted Victorian coach house settingExperienced, qualified staffFlexible session options

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays

Session types

morning, afternoon, all day short, all day long, term time attendance

Staff

qualified staff

Established

1989

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Parkside Nursery School

Last inspected 22 November 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 arrive happy and excited at this friendly nursery, choosing engaging activities. They develop fine motor skills by threading and mark-making, and explore senses through barefoot play. Older children enhance literacy skills by listening to stories and build muscles with a "Dough disco."

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide an ambitious programme of learning that builds on what children already know.
  • Children's additional needs are quickly identified, and targeted support is provided.
  • The manager is ambitious and devoted to improving the lives of the children at the nursery.
  • Children learn about the local community and the natural world, exploring parks and farms and caring for animals.
  • Children's emotional needs are met well, with staff consistently praising efforts and positive behaviour.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen teaching, particularly outdoors, to maximise children's learning across all areas of the curriculum
  • 2improve the consistency of staff interactions with younger children, to encourage the development of early language skills.
Inspection #10234379 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They praise the staff and say they receive regular updates about what children are learning.

Parents also comment on how the staff support children's home learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children's additional needs are quickly identified, and targeted support is provided. The nursery manager works closely with other agencies and parents to ensure that the needs of the children are met. This results in all children making good developmental progress while at the nursery.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from exploring a large, inviting garden where they develop large-muscle skills on tricycles and practise coordination climbing tree stumps. They also learn about caring for animals by looking after rabbits and chickens in the nursery garden.

Inspection history

Date: April 2006

  • December 2022Good
  • November 2022Good
  • February 2017Good
  • January 2017Good
  • August 2016Inadequate
  • July 2016Inadequate
  • December 2013Good
  • October 2013Good
  • October 2009Good
  • October 2009Good
  • April 2006Requires improvement

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