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The Woodlands

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
·Mill Lane, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QZ · Lincolnshire
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

The Woodlands Infant and Nursery School, situated in Woodhall Spa, is a nurturing and welcoming educational environment committed to fostering a love for learning in young children. The school prides itself on its inclusive atmosphere, where every child is made to feel part of the 'Woodlands family' from the moment they arrive.

A unique tradition involves each new student creating a clay bird that resides in a tree at the school entrance, symbolising their journey through Woodlands until Year 2, when it 'flies on' with them. The school aims to provide a rich and creative curriculum, delivered by enthusiastic and dedicated staff, to ensure children develop essential skills and a lifelong passion for knowledge.

Parents are encouraged to take a personal tour with the Headteacher or a member of the Leadership Team to experience the school's ethos firsthand and ask any pertinent questions.

What it's like

Children show positive relationships with staff who provide comfort to support their emotional well-being, helping them to feel safe. They know routines and are encouraged to have a 'can-do' attitude to learning. Children in the pre-school room are excited to act out favourite stories, supporting their literacy skills and engagement.

Nurturing environmentCreative curriculumCommunity-focusedStrong sense of belonging

Pricing & funding

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 to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 5.30pm.

Age range

Infant and Nursery School

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Woodlands

Last inspected 30 October 2023

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 who provide comfort to support their emotional well-being, helping them to feel safe. They know routines and are encouraged to have a 'can-do' attitude to learning. Children in the pre-school room are excited to act out favourite stories, supporting their literacy skills and engagement.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff place a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language skills.
  • Staff know the children well through an effective key-person system, supporting their emotional well-being as they settle.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by staff, with individual targets put in place and additional funding used effectively.
  • Staff feel supported and valued by the management team, with opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Staff promote positive behaviour, helping to raise children's self-esteem and encouraging good manners.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop the implementation of planned activities to reflect the identified learning intention for the children taking part.
Inspection #10308752 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well by staff. Individual targets are put in place and shared with parents to meet children's individual needs in the nursery and at home. The manager spends additional funding effectively to meet the needs of individual children, for example, by enhancing staffing ratio to provide children with further support to help manage their feelings and emotions.

Outdoor space

In the baby room, children are quick to get their shoes when it is time to play outdoors. When children explore pumpkins in the nursery garden, staff help them to measure and weigh the pumpkins and ask them to find a pumpkin the same size as a ball.

Inspection history

Date: October 2023

  • December 2023Good
  • October 2023Good

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