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Our daughter doesn't actually go there yet but the Den was kind enough to show us around and it's wonderful. Staff are very very friendly and made a huge effort to interact with our daughter. Baby room smelt very clean. We was also shown the toddler section which was fabulous, lots of friendly staff and lots of things for children to do.. our daughter did not want to leave. I know I have already said but i just can't believe how friendly everyone was, this is a massive thing for any parent and they really made us feel at ease. 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The Den Farmside # The Den Farmside Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 8 Forest Road, COALVILLE, LE67 3SH · Leicestershire Number of places 51 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Den Farmside, established in 2018, is a well-regarded childcare setting in Coalville, Leicestershire, offering a Good standard of care and education as recognised by its latest Ofsted inspection on 10th October 2024. The nursery provides continuous care all year round, closing only for one week between Christmas and New Year and on bank holidays. 45pm, catering to children aged from birth up to 11 years. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing literacy, communication, and mathematical skills, with tailored support for different age groups. Babies are encouraged to develop physical and speaking skills through activities, while older children, including those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), are supported in their mathematical understanding, for instance by counting backwards from 10 while on a swing. The nursery effectively supports children with SEND through targeted plans, referrals to external agencies, and the use of visual prompts to aid understanding of routines. Children who speak English as an additional language also make good progress, supported by staff who use key words in children's home languages when necessary. Outdoor learning is a significant part of the provision, particularly in the woodland area, where pre-school children are encouraged to take managed risks by climbing low-level trees and enjoy jumping in muddy puddles with staff, fostering positive relationships. Independence is also a key focus, with older children learning to manage their own shoes and coats, and toddlers being encouraged to wipe their own noses. The nursery also promotes good oral health by supporting children in cleaning their teeth thoroughly. What it's like Children in the baby room access equipment to help develop their physical skills and speaking skills. Older children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported to develop their mathematical skills. Pre-school children show excitement when they take and manage risks in the woodland area. Literacy and Communication Independence Skills SEND Support EAL Progress Outdoor Exploration Positive Behaviour ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Den Farmside Last inspected 10 October 2024 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 in the baby room access equipment to help develop their physical skills and speaking skills. Older children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported to develop their mathematical skills. Pre-school children show excitement when they take and manage risks in the woodland area. Inspector highlights - Children are supported to develop their literacy and communication skills. - The management team and staff focus some aspects of the curriculum on supporting children to be independent. - Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress with speaking English. - Staff support children with SEND well by identifying and implementing targeted plans and making referrals to other agencies. - Staff help children to understand expectations for their behaviour, such as during group times and in the woodland area. - Staff are supported with their practice through in-house training. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to implement knowledge from in-house training to help build on children's learning - 2 help staff to offer all parents ideas about how they can continue to support their child's individual learning at home. Inspection #10351790 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261409) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Older children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are supported to develop their mathematical skills. Staff support children with SEND well. For instance, they identify and implement targeted plans to support children's development. Staff make referrals to other agencies and invite them into the nursery to support children's individual needs. Staff use visual prompts to help children understand the routine of the day. Outdoor space Children in the baby room access equipment to help develop their physical skills. In the woodland area, pre-school children show excitement when they take and manage risks as they climb low-level trees. Children jump in muddy puddles with staff, laughing together and showing positive relationships with staff and their peers. ## Parent Reviews of The Den Farmside 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLwnh2zMg3S6eqGZB2TXvc8tlMfuRcCwvYpa0ddqG_cIY0jeA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Enzy 2 months ago The playground was amazing and perfect for me and my friends 🤩❤️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21JMFdFNUdUSFIzYjFNd1Jtd3pZMFJOZVRaaWFWRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879e2bf26dcd709:0x77eccda0b074c420) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX0EYcXkHGq8Bqs69minTAFx57-zO_ZNZ3OcnHdbYmhqebVRp8l=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Lee Jones 2 years ago Wow.. this place is just amazing! Our daughter doesn't actually go there yet but the Den was kind enough to show us around and it's wonderful. Staff are very very friendly and made a huge effort to interact with our daughter. Baby room smelt very clean. We was also shown the toddler section which was fabulous, lots of friendly staff and lots of things for children to do.. our daughter did not want to leave. I know I have already said but i just can't believe how friendly everyone was, this is a massive thing for any parent and they really made us feel at ease. Can't wait for our daughter to join 🙏😊 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROeWJDVkhBEAE!2m1!1s0x4879e2bf26dcd709:0x77eccda0b074c420) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWI-8egP5dfwZYzeMTN8EQ4nlB5Sr5XNwxGifDGkhCp6UBUes30kw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Tatenda Fadzai Nambureti-Gwizo 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBamNmUHVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879e2bf26dcd709:0x77eccda0b074c420) Reviews from Google for The Den Farmside. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8641507875056043040&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024 - October 2024 Good - July 2018 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about The Den Farmside ### What type of nursery is The Den Farmside? ### What size of nursery is The Den Farmside? ### Does The Den Farmside have an Ofsted rating? ### Which funded hours does The Den Farmside accept? ### How does The Den Farmside support children with SEND? ## About the setting The Den Farmside registered in 2018 and is situated in Coalville, Leicestershire. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff, with various qualifications ranging from level 2 to early years teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for one week between Christmas and New Year and bank holidays, with sessions from 7am until 5.45pm. The nursery provides funded care and early education for children age nine months upwards. URN EY556945 Registered person The Den Nursery Ltd 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 ## Nearby day nurseries in COALVILLE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Den Farmside. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Hugglescote Playgroup Coalville · LE67 2BQ ](/nursery/hugglescote-playgroup-le67-2bq-226216) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Marlborough Day Nursery Coalville · LE67 3LT 5.0(24 reviews) ](/nursery/marlborough-day-nursery-le67-3lt-ey454436) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.6 mi ### Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery Coalville Coalville · LE67 3EQ ](/nursery/lilliput-montessori-day-nursery-coalville-le67-3eq-223230) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### The Hunny Jar Coalville Coalville · LE67 4DB 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-hunny-jar-coalville-le67-4db-2804715) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Ravenstone Pre-School Coalville · LE67 2AR ](/nursery/ravenstone-pre-school-le67-2ar-ey265148) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Hermitage Nursery School Whitwick · LE67 5EL 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/hermitage-nursery-school-le67-5el-2685587) [See all nurseries in COALVILLE →](/search?q=COALVILLE) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Den Farmside Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10351790 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261409)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556945) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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