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Pillowell Early Years Group

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
·Pillowell School, School Road, Nr Lydney, GL15 4QT · Gloucestershire
Number of places
15 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Pillowell Early Years Group, established in 1994, is a warm and nurturing term-time setting for children aged 2–3 years, located near Lydney. Rated as Good by Ofsted in September 2021, the day nursery provides a stimulating environment where children thrive and build strong bonds with dedicated staff.

The curriculum is delivered through carefully planned small-group activities that are tailored to children's interests, promoting early friendships and focused engagement. Children benefit from extensive outdoor learning opportunities, including a woodland area for exploring nature and developing physical skills through activities like a tyre trail, fostering a "can-do" attitude.

The setting successfully adapted its routines during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure children's safety and emotional well-being. Staff effectively promote early literacy and communication skills through engaging activities like storytelling.

Moreover, children are encouraged to behave well and show respect for others, and the day nursery fosters good partnerships with parents, who regularly provide complimentary feedback on staff's in-depth knowledge of their children.

Our ethos

Dedicated to learning through play, the experienced team ensures every child receives individualised support to help them thrive.

What it's like

Children have fun at this warm and nurturing setting, making early friendships and strong bonds with staff. They focus well on small group activities planned around their interests. The setting successfully adapted routines during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure safety and support children's emotional well-being.

Good Ofsted ratingNurturing environmentWoodland playEarly literacy focusGood behaviour

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday, 09:00-15:00

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full Day, Sessional

Waitlist

Waiting list

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pillowell Early Years Group

Last inspected 24 September 2021

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 have fun at this warm and nurturing setting, making early friendships and strong bonds with staff. They focus well on small group activities planned around their interests. The setting successfully adapted routines during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure safety and support children's emotional well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have fun and make early friendships.
  • Children benefit from regular exercise and outdoor play in a woodland area.
  • Staff promote children's early literacy development and communication skills well.
  • Children behave well and show respect for others.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, with complimentary feedback about staff knowledge of children.
  • Staff work well to help children learn to keep safe.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure Ofsted is provided with the necessary information to carry out suitability checks on all committee members.
  • 2support staff to better recognise and make more effective use of spontaneous opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning further.
  • 3provide children with further time and support to discuss their ideas and make informed and fair decisions.
Inspection #10063081 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children benefit from regular exercise and outdoor play, having access to a woodland area where they can explore nature and develop physical skills. They learn to take risks by balancing and jumping across a tyre trail, with younger children showing a "can-do" attitude.

Inspection history

Date: April 2005

  • October 2021Good
  • September 2021Good
  • May 2016Good
  • April 2016Good
  • June 2015Requires improvement
  • June 2011Good
  • May 2011Good
  • November 2007Requires improvement
  • April 2005Requires improvement

Frequently asked about Pillowell Early Years Group

About the setting

Pillowell Early Years Group registered in 1994. The setting is open Monday to Fridays from 8am to 3pm, during term times. There are three members of qualified staff who work with the children, with the manager holding an appropriate qualification at level 5 and other staff at level 3. The setting is in receipt of funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
101716
Registered person
Pillowell Early Years Group Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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