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Primrose Hill Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·Primrose Hill C of E Primary Academy School, School Crescent, LYDNEY, GL15 5TA · Gloucestershire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Primrose Hill Nursery, situated in Lydney, GL15 5TA, is dedicated to providing a safe, joyful, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. Emphasising learning through meticulously planned play activities, the nursery strives to create a positive atmosphere where children can thrive, whether attending a few times a week or every day.

The nursery prides itself on its experienced and highly qualified staff, many of whom have been with the nursery for many years and are also mothers, offering a deep understanding of the challenges parents and children might face during separation. The establishment maintains a child-to-carer ratio that surpasses government guidelines, ensuring each child receives ample attention.

This framework, combined with a Key Person system, fosters trusting relationships between staff and children, providing parents with peace of mind. The nursery's commitment to quality is reflected in its 'Good' Ofsted rating, with inspectors highlighting the staff's profound knowledge of individual children, their ability to create engaging learning experiences, the warm and supportive relationships, and the excellent opportunities for developing social and physical skills in outdoor areas.

The nursery also effectively supports children with additional needs or those learning English as an additional language, fostering self-regulation through responsive care. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the setting to see the facilities and meet the team firsthand.

Our ethos

We at Primrose Hill Nursery are committed to providing a safe, happy, caring and stimulating environment for children. We encourage them to learn through well planned play activities to create a positive environment that your child enjoys whether that’s once or twice a week, or every day.

What it's like

The manager has a clear vision for children's learning, and staff implement this by understanding individual needs and providing stimulating experiences both indoors and outdoors. Children show excellent behaviour and a positive attitude, persevering through challenges with staff support. Staff are effective communicators, enriching children's vocabulary, and work collaboratively as a respectful, efficient, and enthusiastic team. They establish warm, friendly relationships, helping new children settle in and build secure attachments by familiarising them with routines and expectations.

Play-based learningExperienced staffHigher than guideline staff-to-child ratioGood Ofsted rating

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

each weekday from 8.50am to 2.50pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Primrose Hill Nursery

Last inspected 17 October 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

The manager has a clear vision for children's learning, and staff implement this by understanding individual needs and providing stimulating experiences both indoors and outdoors. Children show excellent behaviour and a positive attitude, persevering through challenges with staff support. Staff are effective communicators, enriching children's vocabulary, and work collaboratively as a respectful, efficient, and enthusiastic team. They establish warm, friendly relationships, helping new children settle in and build secure attachments by familiarising them with routines and expectations.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide meaningful development plans tailored to children's needs and interests, with clear goals for future learning.
  • Staff use everyday moments to help children solve problems, fostering resilience and adaptability.
  • Partnerships with parents and other professionals are effective, with regular discussions about children's progress.
  • Staff provide many opportunities for children to sing, listen to stories, and share ideas, promoting turn-taking, listening, and talking.
  • The manager provides good support and challenge to her team, with regular supervision and training, and staff cascade best practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the organisation of group activities to enable all children to benefit from the learning experiences planned.
Inspection #10307826 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

this is a very friendly and supportive nursery with respectful staff

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support all children, including those with additional needs, to make good progress. Additional funding is sought and thoughtfully used to help children's language and social skills. Staff also cascade best practice on working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Outdoor space

Children have wonderful opportunities to develop social and physical skills in outdoor areas. Staff provide a range of challenging opportunities for all children to engage in risky play, such as climbing trees and negotiating around a pond. Children experience healthy outdoor free play and learn to manage risk, developing an understanding of safety and the natural world.

Parent Reviews of Primrose Hill Nursery

5.0
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Inspection history

Date: May 2003

  • November 2023Good
  • October 2023Good
  • March 2018Outstanding
  • March 2018Outstanding
  • February 2015Good
  • January 2015Good
  • July 2009Good
  • June 2009Outstanding
  • March 2008Good
  • January 2005Good
  • May 2003Good

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About the setting

Primrose Hill Nursery registered in 2001. It is a committee-run nursery located in a purpose-built classroom with immediate access to an outdoor area on the site of Primrose Hill School, serving the catchment area near Lydney, Gloucestershire. The nursery is open each weekday from 8.50am to 2.50pm during school term time. It employs nine staff, with varying qualifications up to level 7, and accepts early education government funding for some two-, three-, and four-year-olds.

URN
101721
Registered person
Primrose Hill Under Fives Playgroup 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
Outstanding

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