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Highly recommended", "datePublished": "2020-02-13T07:56:54.886885Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "AR" }, "reviewBody": "This is the best Nursery in lincolnshire or possibly the UK, maybe the world. We don't know how we would have managed without Nicola and the whole team. Our little one is such a character and the effort these ladies have put in has so much to do with how he has turned out. They are so generous with their time but the main selling point is just how down to earth and caring they are!\n\nMeals are fantastic, no making packed lunches or working out separate costs. Overall its the best and they should really be charging a premium (i think they came out as one of the cheapest when we were searching). Its a secret jem of a place that we were lucky to find. I think school teachers and everyone else keep this place a secret. The amount of outdoor space they have is ridiculous. The kids who come out of this nursery are ready to take on the world head on! 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[East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Woodlands Nursery # Woodlands Nursery in Grantham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Belton Woods Hotel, Belton, Grantham, NG32 2LN · Lincolnshire Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Lincolnshire 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 Woodlands Nursery, located in Grantham, NG32 2LN, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, registered in 2004. 30am until 6pm. The nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 11 December 2023. Staff at Woodlands Nursery are known for their strong relationships with children and families, fostering a welcoming and homely atmosphere where children feel secure and happy. Inspectors noted that children are kind to one another, offering comfort when needed, and are supported to understand rules, particularly during outdoor play. The curriculum is designed to ignite curiosity and provides a rich variety of learning experiences. For instance, toddlers engage in manipulating dough to develop fine motor skills, while babies are introduced to books through staff narration, encouraging an early love for reading. The leadership team is dedicated to providing an excellent start to education, offering resources for parents to continue learning at home. The nursery also promotes a language-rich environment, supporting children's speaking skills through meaningful conversations, and places a strong emphasis on developing independence in children, such as encouraging self-feeding and self-care from a young age. Children benefit from weekly physical activity sessions led by a visiting teacher. Woodlands Nursery celebrates children's individuality and diverse backgrounds, with parents expressing appreciation for events like Australia Day celebrations that recognise their children's heritage. The nursery prioritises children's health and well-being, ensuring freshly cooked meals and good hygiene practices. The management team also values its staff, leading to low staff turnover and consistent care for the children. What it's like Staff know the children and their families well, creating a welcoming and homely atmosphere. Children are kind to each other, offering comfort, and are supported to understand rules, especially during outdoor play. The nursery provides interesting learning experiences, sparking curiosity and helping children develop various skills, from manipulating dough to an early love of books. Welcoming environment Curiosity-led learning Strong leadership Language-rich Independence focus Health and well-being ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Woodlands Nursery Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10308165 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237399)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY293980) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Belton Woods Hotel, Belton, Grantham, NG32 2LN [© 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#/-0.6271/52.9432/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Grantham - [Day nurseries in Grantham](/search?q=Grantham) - [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=woodlands-nursery-ng32-2ln-ey293980) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Woodlands Nursery Last inspected 11 December 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 Staff know the children and their families well, creating a welcoming and homely atmosphere. Children are kind to each other, offering comfort, and are supported to understand rules, especially during outdoor play. The nursery provides interesting learning experiences, sparking curiosity and helping children develop various skills, from manipulating dough to an early love of books. Inspector highlights - The leadership team is strong and dedicated to providing children with the best possible start in their education. - Staff provide a language-rich environment, promoting children's speaking skills through meaningful conversations. - The curriculum has a strong priority on developing children's independence, encouraging self-feeding and self-care. - Staff know the children well, and interactions are generally good, with staff recognising and fostering early interests. - Staff prioritise children's health and well-being, ensuring freshly cooked meals, good hygiene, and weekly physical activity sessions. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to recognise when children need help to engage in purposeful play so they can fully participate in learning experiences. Inspection #10308165 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237399) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment they are impressed when the nursery celebrates Australia Day to recognise their children's heritage. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children are supported to understand the rules that they must follow when they use larger climbing equipment outdoors. Staff patiently help children understand that only one child can climb at a time and an adult must be present. Toddlers find their coats in preparation for going outside. Once a week, the nursery arranges for a teacher to come and support children with a physical activity session. ## Parent Reviews of Woodlands Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL-lx5VH3uQRc3ze0dXD5o_6yvNn_zuAGdPWZPFM7wtIA-10g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Chris Collins 6 years ago Great nursery with friendly staff. Highly recommended [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzazVuaW5BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487830c6a404b499:0xb0ddf288122594a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW3zD9w2F_xwaCC4hRyiKNEmHKck_7IsKTRz9HU3Gv__1yZJo0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) AR a month ago This is the best Nursery in lincolnshire or possibly the UK, maybe the world. We don't know how we would have managed without Nicola and the whole team. Our little one is such a character and the effort these ladies have put in has so much to do with how he has turned out. They are so generous with their time but the main selling point is just how down to earth and caring they are! Meals are fantastic, no making packed lunches or working out separate costs. Overall its the best and they should really be charging a premium (i think they came out as one of the cheapest when we were searching). Its a secret jem of a place that we were lucky to find. I think school teachers and everyone else keep this place a secret. The amount of outdoor space they have is ridiculous. The kids who come out of this nursery are ready to take on the world head on! Thank you Woodlands. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OblFYRk9NM1F6V2tWRE5EWkNVRkJsTkZvMGFrRRAB!2m1!1s0x487830c6a404b499:0xb0ddf288122594a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIgajd15_P_FTzd8K11Qg29mT2XwRwfZoRrxDSSGxR29le0EA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sophie Collins 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURNd3RXcVZREAE!2m1!1s0x487830c6a404b499:0xb0ddf288122594a) Reviews from Google for Woodlands Nursery. 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