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Willow Tree Preschool and Holiday Club

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
·Loreus Ltd, 15 Green Lane, Nottingham, NG11 9HT · Nottingham
Number of places
42 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Nottingham

About this day nursery

The preschool received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 11th August 2025. Children are warmly greeted and settle quickly, demonstrating a strong sense of security, and make good progress in their learning.

Staff are skilled at introducing new vocabulary and providing hands-on experiences that foster curiosity about the natural world. The preschool values inclusivity, supporting children to appreciate and respect each other's differences through conversations about home celebrations and culturally relevant resources in role-play.

The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with staff promptly identifying needs and working with parents and professionals to implement effective support strategies like signing and picture lanyards. Additional funding is used to provide targeted interventions and sensory equipment.

Children also have opportunities for physical development with equipment such as climbing frames, scooters, and bikes. While outdoor play is encouraged in all weathers, the current use of wellies can restrict movement for some activities.

Mealtimes are utilised to promote independence and healthy eating habits, with children confidently managing lunches and engaging in discussions about food choices.

What it's like

Children are warmly greeted and settle quickly. They separate from parents with smiles and waves, demonstrating a strong sense of security. Children make good progress in their learning, supported by interactive staff who introduce new vocabulary and provide hands-on experiences to develop curiosity about the natural world.

Good Ofsted ratingStrong SEND provisionFosters curiosityInclusive environmentWarm and secure environmentPromotes independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 9am until 3pm during term time. Holiday club during some school holidays is open between 8.30am until 4pm.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Willow Tree Preschool and Holiday Club

Last inspected 11 August 2025 · Tracy Hopkins

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 are warmly greeted and settle quickly. They separate from parents with smiles and waves, demonstrating a strong sense of security. Children make good progress in their learning, supported by interactive staff who introduce new vocabulary and provide hands-on experiences to develop curiosity about the natural world.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are supported to appreciate and respect each other's differences.
  • The provider evaluates the quality of provision and teaching effectively.
  • Staff provide children with many opportunities to explore and ignite their curiosity.
  • Parents speak very highly of the pre-school and say their children are happy and enjoy attending.
  • The provision to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong.

Areas to develop

  • 1maximise opportunities for children to develop their own ideas and thinking skills and solve problems during play
  • 2strengthen the implementation of the physical development curriculum to enable children to persist with physical challenges and build confidence and skills effectively.
Inspection #10399937 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say their children are happy and enjoy attending.

Parents comment on the good progress children make and feel fully involved in their early education.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The provision to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. Leaders and staff have a clear understanding of each child's individual needs and work closely with parents and other professionals to secure any additional support required. Staff swiftly identify when children need further help and implement effective strategies, such as using signing and picture lanyards to help support communication. Additional funding is used effectively to provide targeted interventions and sensory equipment, ensuring that children with SEND have the tools and experiences they need to achieve well.

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with opportunities to climb and develop physical skills using equipment such as climbing frames, scooters and bikes. The curriculum for physical development is well sequenced as staff plan to move children from pushing along on scooters to using pedals to ride bikes. Children wear wellies to enable outdoor play in all weathers, which restricts their movement and makes climbing and pedalling more difficult.

Inspection history

Date: August 2025

  • September 2025Good
  • August 2025Good

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