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Rascals Natural Learning # Rascals Natural Learning Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Urgent improvement · The Old Brocklesby School, Brocklesby Road, Grimsby, DN37 8JS · Lincolnshire Number of places 68 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rascals Natural Learning, a childcare setting established in 2017 in Grimsby (DN37 8JS), provides care for children aged 0–11 years. The nursery operates year-round from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with closures for one week at Christmas and all public holidays. While children are happy and eager to attend, forming close bonds with staff and peers, the latest Ofsted inspection on March 16, 2026, highlighted several areas for urgent improvement. The report noted that children spend a significant amount of time learning outside, which promotes their health and well-being. However, there are concerns regarding the effectiveness of planning activities, supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and the consistency of staff in implementing the curriculum. Despite these challenges, parents have expressed positive feedback about their children thriving at the nursery, gaining new skills and experiences, and valuing the communication with key persons. The setting is committed to addressing the inspector's recommendations to ensure all children receive high-quality care and education. Our ethos At Rascals Natural Learning, we combine knowledge of multiple learning theories to create an inspirational, hands on learning environment that provides experiences supporting deeper levels of learning. We have a learner centred approach that fosters creativity, independence and resilience through challenge, choice, risk taking and positive relationships. We strive to ensure that all children are happy and feel safe and secure. Rascals Natural Learning is an Equal Opportunities setting and no individual child or family will be excluded on the grounds of gender, age, sexuality, disability, family status, ethnic origin, religion or beliefs. What it's like Children are happy and eager to attend the nursery, confidently separating from parents and forming close bonds with staff and peers. They exhibit good behaviour, adhere to routines, and show a positive attitude towards learning, motivated by staff to develop new skills and knowledge based on a well-sequenced curriculum. Babies are supported by nurturing staff, confidently exploring their environment and trying new skills. Happy children Outdoor learning Parent partnership Nurturing staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 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. [Request pricing →](https://rascalsnaturallearning.co.uk/#!/contact) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rascals Natural Learning Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10145938 Lead inspector Judith Rayner Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302597)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547402) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rascals-natural-learning-dn37-8js-ey547402) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, 07.00am - 5.30pm all year Food Home-cooked meals, freshly prepared and cooked on the premises. Parents may also provide a packed lunch. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2017 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Urgent improvement Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Urgent improvement Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Urgent improvement Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Urgent improvement Children's welfare and wellbeing Urgent improvement Curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement Inclusion Urgent improvement Leadership and governance Urgent improvement Age range 0 to 11 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rascals Natural Learning Last inspected 16 March 2026 · Judith Rayner Safeguarding effective Actions the provider must take - ensure that there are effective arrangements in place to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities so that they can progress in all areas of their development - ensure that staff give children appropriate and effective support to help them develop positive behaviours - ensure that there are effective key-person arrangements in place so that children's individual care, learning and emotional needs are met at all times - ensure that risks to children's good health and hygiene are mitigated - plan a curriculum that supports children's progress in all areas of learning and development and is tailored to their individual needs, interests and abilities - ensure that staff delivering the curriculum have the appropriate knowledge, skills and a clear understanding of how children learn What it's like to attend Children are happy and eager to attend the nursery, confidently separating from parents and forming close bonds with staff and peers. They exhibit good behaviour, adhere to routines, and show a positive attitude towards learning, motivated by staff to develop new skills and knowledge based on a well-sequenced curriculum. Babies are supported by nurturing staff, confidently exploring their environment and trying new skills. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and eager to attend the nursery. - Children's health and well-being is promoted well as they spend a great deal of time learning outside. - Managers and leaders have a good overview of the skills of the staff team. - Partnerships with parents are effective. - Staff engage and interact with children effectively. - Babies' self-esteem and confidence is supported well by the nurturing and sensitive staff. Areas to develop - 1 Children do not make the progress of which they are capable. - 2 Younger children frequently disengage from their learning because staff do not plan activities that interest or excite them. - 3 Children who face barriers to their learning and development do not make sufficient progress. - 4 Leaders have low expectations of how children should behave. - 5 Staff spend their time dealing with the fallout of managing children's negative behaviours instead of focusing on their teaching and delivery of the curriculum. - 6 Leaders hinder children's regular attendance due to their poor planning when there are staff shortages. - 7 Staff do not give children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) the support that they need to engage in the routines of the day and to be involved on a social level with their peers. - 8 Leaders' management of children's health and hygiene is ineffective. - 9 Leaders' arrangements for the key-person system are not implemented successfully. - 10 Staff do not notice quickly enough when children become upset or frustrated. - 11 Leaders acknowledge that the curriculum does not meet the needs of all children, but they fail to address this. - 12 Staff do not know enough about children's individual learning goals to adapt their teaching appropriately. - 13 Leaders and staff do not check that children make adequate progress in their learning and development or that their needs are met. - 14 Those who hold responsibility for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not fulfil their roles effectively. - 15 Leaders lack sufficient oversight. - 16 Leaders have met the actions that were raised when Ofsted last visited the setting, but further breaches to the statutory requirements have been found during this inspection. Inspection #10145938 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302597) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff do not give children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) the support that they need to engage in the routines of the day and to be involved on a social level with their peers. Those who hold responsibility for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not fulfil their roles effectively. Leaders use additional funding appropriately to help transport children to the setting who may not otherwise be able to attend. Outdoor space The organisation of the setting sees children predominantly playing outdoors, where they have access to fresh air and the opportunity for physical activity if they choose. Children's health and well-being is promoted well as they spend a great deal of time learning outside. They wear appropriate outdoor clothing, which helps them to comfortably explore and investigate their surroundings and the activities. Staff provide resources outdoors that children use to practise their balance and coordination. For instance, children step from one log stump to another. EAL / language support Children who face barriers to their communication development are hindered by staff's uncertainties and inconsistencies in using external experts' suggested teaching strategies, such as simple sign language. Inspection history Date: February 2020 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - February 2022 Good - January 2022 Good - February 2020 Requires improvement - February 2020 Good ## Frequently asked about Rascals Natural Learning ### What do parents value about Rascals Natural Learning? ### How can Rascals Natural Learning be contacted? ### From what age does Rascals Natural Learning accept children? ### Which funded hours does Rascals Natural Learning accept? ### What is Rascals Natural Learning working on improving? ### Is Rascals Natural Learning a day nursery or preschool? ### How many children are on roll at Rascals Natural Learning? ## Nearby day nurseries in Grimsby Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rascals Natural Learning. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Ladybirds Preschool Grimsby · DN41 8EF ](/nursery/ladybirds-preschool-dn41-8ef-ey317986) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Immingham Day Care Immingham · DN40 1LD ](/nursery/immingham-day-care-dn40-1ld-ey466401) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.2 mi ### Ulceby Pre-School Playgroup & Out of School Club Ulceby · DN39 6TB ](/nursery/ulceby-pre-school-playgroup-out-of-school-club-dn39-6tb-205723) - [ Awaiting first inspection 4.2 mi ### Leap Ahead @ Ulceby Ulceby · DN39 6RZ ](/nursery/leap-ahead-ulceby-dn39-6rz-2864600) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 4.3 mi ### The Children's House Grimsby · DN41 8AJ ](/nursery/the-children-s-house-dn41-8aj-205540) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.8 mi ### Healing Village Nursery & Out of School Club Healing · DN41 7LY ](/nursery/healing-village-nursery-out-of-school-club-dn41-7ly-258648) [See all nurseries in Grimsby →](/search?q=Grimsby) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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