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The Willows Pre-School Nursery # The Willows Pre-School Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · Portland Court, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 6EX · Nottingham Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Nottingham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Willows Preschool, established in 2025, offers high-quality, child-led early education for children aged 3-5 years. Rooted in the Poplars Approach, the nursery focuses on outdoor exploration, curiosity, and sustainability. The curriculum balances adult-led and child-initiated learning, incorporating playful and practical experiences connected to real life. The preschool provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to build confidence, independence, and critical thinking skills. Forest School sessions are a key element, offering hands-on natural experiences that promote exploration and a deeper connection to the environment. Mealtimes are designed to be social and supportive, with a focus on nutritious, balanced diets in line with Food Standards Agency guidance. The Willows Preschool values inclusivity, welcoming and supporting all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and works in partnership with parents and professionals to create tailored learning journeys. Our ethos The Willows Pre-School Nursery's pedagogy is the "Poplars Approach," emphasising outdoor exploration, curiosity, and sustainability. Their curriculum integrates adult-led and child-initiated learning through practical, real-life experiences, including Forest School sessions. They foster confidence, independence, and critical thinking, valuing inclusivity and parent partnerships. What it's like Children show positive relationships with staff and are greeted warmly upon arrival. They are supported to understand their uniqueness and persevere when faced with challenges. Children show kindness to their peers and invite staff to join their play, promoting cooperative interactions. Child-led learning Outdoor exploration Forest School Sustainable practices Nutritious meals ## Pricing & funding The nursery requests a voluntary daily consumable charge to cover food, utilities, and essential resources. Parents who choose not to contribute are asked to provide a packed lunch following the nursery's guidance. The charge is applied for both half-day and full-day sessions. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Consumable charge covers food, utilities, cleaning supplies, and resources. - Consumable charge is a voluntary contribution. - Parents opting out of the consumable charge must provide a packed lunch. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Willows Pre-School Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10398424 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50285929)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257438) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://thewillowspreschool.com/) Portland Court, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 6EX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.15368/52.99392/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Nottingham - [Day nurseries in Nottingham](/search?q=Nottingham) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-willows-pre-school-nursery-ng5-6ex-ey257438) ## Key facts Food Nutritious and healthy food provided; children involved in serving themselves. Opening hours Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Age range 3-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Half-day, Full-day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Willows Pre-School Nursery Last inspected 31 July 2025 · Hayley Ruane 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 show positive relationships with staff and are greeted warmly upon arrival. They are supported to understand their uniqueness and persevere when faced with challenges. Children show kindness to their peers and invite staff to join their play, promoting cooperative interactions. Inspector highlights - Children show positive attitudes in their play and are supported to persevere when they struggle to find solutions to problems. - Staff use words in children's home languages to support their understanding of routines when they first start, and children's home traditions are celebrated. - Staff are supported to build on their knowledge of how to help children learn, including exploring and investigating nature. - Staff are skilful at challenging children's learning, such as to develop their physical skills through activities like squirting water bottles. - Staff arrange for teachers to visit children in the pre-school prior to school moves, helping children develop confidence. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen partnerships with parents, using what parents already provide when children start and gathering ongoing information about children's abilities at home, to help plan more precisely for their development - 2 support staff to develop their interactions with children to help build on their language skills. Inspection #10398424 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50285929) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Improvements have recently been made to the pre-school to increase learning opportunities for children outdoors. Staff provide experiences for children to learn how foods grow, such as beans and herbs, and children help staff to water plants. Staff also provide herbs for children to explore in their play, for role-play and making pretend potions. Inspection history Date: April 2010 - July 2025 Good - October 2019 Good - July 2016 Good - June 2013 Good - April 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about The Willows Pre-School Nursery ### Is The Willows Pre-School Nursery a private nursery? ### Which funded childcare options are accepted at The Willows Pre-School Nursery? ### What curriculum approach does The Willows Pre-School Nursery follow? ### How are meals and food handled at The Willows Pre-School Nursery? ### What grade did Ofsted give The Willows Pre-School Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Nottingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Willows Pre-School Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Poplars Blossoms Nursery School Nottingham · NG5 3JA 4.8(31 reviews) ](/nursery/poplars-blossoms-nursery-school-ltd-ng5-3ja-ey316871) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Nottingham City Hospital Nottingham · NG5 1PB 4.6(22 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-nottingham-city-hospital-ng5-1pb-ey422550) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bestwood Park Nursery and Out of School Club Nottingham · NG5 5NE 4.4(17 reviews) ](/nursery/bestwood-park-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ng5-5ne-ey487131) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Sherwood Playgroup CIO Nottingham · NG5 3FN ](/nursery/sherwood-playgroup-cio-ng5-3fn-ey487208) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Woodthorpe Day Nursery Nottingham · NG5 4FE ](/nursery/woodthorpe-day-nursery-ng5-4fe-ey412715) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery Nottingham · NG5 4HT ](/nursery/coteswood-house-pre-school-and-day-nursery-ng5-4ht-ey480687) [See all nurseries in Nottingham →](/search?q=Nottingham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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