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Wind In The Willows # Wind In The Willows Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2021) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 59 Glossop Road, Gamesley, Glossop, SK13 6JH · Derbyshire Number of places 20 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2021 Local authority Derbyshire 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 Wind In The Willows, established in 2017 in Glossop, offers childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years old. Open all year, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm, this small and friendly nursery provides a nurturing environment where children quickly settle and form close relationships with staff. Inspectors noted that children arrive happy and show a positive attitude towards their learning, making good progress in preparation for school. Young children are supported to settle well into routines that meet their individual needs, receiving comfort and reassurance from familiar adults. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with all children enjoying time in the secure play area to develop their physical skills. Here, they can construct and engage in imaginative play, extending popular children's tales as they chase each other and carefully navigate the space. Staff are experienced and adept at identifying any gaps in children's learning, planning activities to help close these. They also create a calm and relaxing space for babies to explore sensory resources. " Staff also introduce new words to children through stories and rhymes, helping to broaden their vocabulary. What it's like Children arrive happy and settle quickly in this small and friendly nursery and have close relationships with staff. They engage well in their play and show a positive attitude towards their learning, making good progress in readiness for their next steps of learning, including school. Young children settle well into routines that meet their individual needs, seeking comfort and reassurance from familiar adults. Small and friendly Warm, caring staff Outdoor play Good progress Sensory exploration Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30 am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2017 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wind In The Willows Inspection date Aug 2021 Inspection no. 10111032 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169574)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548669) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=wind-in-the-willows-sk13-6jh-ey548669) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Wind In The Willows Last inspected 23 August 2021 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 arrive happy and settle quickly in this small and friendly nursery and have close relationships with staff. They engage well in their play and show a positive attitude towards their learning, making good progress in readiness for their next steps of learning, including school. Young children settle well into routines that meet their individual needs, seeking comfort and reassurance from familiar adults. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy and settle quickly and have close relationships with staff. - Staff swiftly identify any gaps in children's learning and plan activities to help to close them. - Staff create a calm and relaxing space for babies to explore and engage with sensory resources. - Many staff have been employed at the nursery for a number of years and are highly experienced. - Staff introduce new words to children through stories and rhymes to broaden their vocabulary. Areas to develop - 1 improve opportunities for children to practise the skills they are learning - 2 support staff to help children develop their critical thinking and express their thoughts and ideas. Inspection #10111032 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169574) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents report they are very pleased with the nursery. They say staff are 'like family' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space All children enjoy time outdoors. They develop their physical skills in the secure play area, constructing a house and extending this into a popular children's tale as they pretend to blow it down and chase each other round the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Wind In The Willows 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWn0X9bsh3V29pgZRIVk65W8yYawKPvOAjClP4SiLjZwBQaUpF3tw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Kai Rochford 2 years ago My little one loves it here! The ladies are all fabulous and you can see they love the children and their jobs. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwLVlUTlFnEAE!2m1!1s0x487bcbc8a9be4ae1:0x4b4cde563a526fa6) Reviews from Google for Wind In The Willows. 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