OFSTED & Reviews

Our latest Ofsted inspection gave us a ‘Good’ score!

We have included a few quotes below taken directly from the November 2023 report. Read the full report by following the link here: GBDN Ofsted Report – November 2023

“Children gain independence skills. Staff help toddlers to learn how to hold their cutlery. Pre-school children collect their plates and cups for snack and choose what they would like to eat. After lunch, children scrape any excess waste into the bin and wash their hands. Staff praise them for good choices.”

Page 2 – Inspection of Rosemellin Gooseberry
Bush Day Nursery, 1st November 2023

“All children build on their physical development effectively. Pre-school-age children play ‘races’ in the garden and make their hearts ‘beat fast’. Toddlers ride tricycles and develop their lower body muscles. Babies crawl over small arches, which builds on their core strength in preparation for taking their first steps.”

Page 2 – Inspection of Rosemellin Gooseberry
Bush Day Nursery, 1st November 2023

“Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. They work closely with parents and external professionals to help them make progress towards their next steps of development. For example, staff make ‘choosing boards’ to help children make choices of what they would like to do next.”

Page 2 to 3 – Inspection of Rosemellin Gooseberry
Bush Day Nursery, 1st November 2023

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Comments / Testimonials from Families

We highly value feedback from families on how their children’s time is/was with us, and what they enjoy and/or appreciate about the Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery. The quotes below are from parents and carers of children that have attended the nursery in the past.

All names within these comments have been changed to protect individual person’s privacy.

  • So much detail […]

    Minerva from Little Tiggers has been absolutely incredible with my Ron and is such a kind, gentle lady. Minerva has really helped improve on Ron’s learning and understanding and I feel she always goes into so much detail about his day for me. he makes me feel very much involved. All the Little Tiggers staff are wonderful and very friendly. Thank you to everyone of you x
    Mr & Mrs Weasley

  • Loves coming to nursery […]

    “Draco loves coming to nursery and misses it when he is not there, which I think says a lot about the job you’re all doing. I know some nurseries are still closed, and we really appreciate the work you’re doing despite the unusual and difficult circumstances putting extra stress on you this year. Thank you!”
    Lord & Lady Malfoy

  • Wonderful staff

    “Thank you to everyone in the Pooh Bears class. Harry has come on so well the past 6 months and that is due to the wonderful staff. It’s reassuring that when I drop him off I know he is well looked after and he is developing his skills and knowledge whilst he’s with you. Thank you x”
    Lord & Lady Potter

  • Love spending time at nursery

    “Thank you so much to all the staff that look after our Hermione they love spending time at nursery and looks forward to telling us all they’ve done – always at home ‘making pretend cakes’ for Pomona 🙂 truly are so thankful much love Hermione’s mummy and mumma xx”
    Ms & Miss Granger

  • Have learnt a lot!

    “I just wanted to say ‘Thank you!’ for running such a lovely nursery and for looking after my boys over the past 4 years. They have always had a good time and have learnt a lot! Keep doing what you’re doing!”
    Lord & Lady Knott

  • Safe, loving environment

    “Thank you for creating a safe, loving environment for my daughter”
    Mr Lovegood

  • Supportive nursery

    “A big ‘thank you’ for all the love and support you have given our family”
    Mr Greenglass

  • Developed skills

    “Thanks so much for everything you have done for us. My child is now so much further forward”
    Mr & Mrs Abbott

  • Supportive and Helpful

    “Thank you for all the help and support, he has come such a long way and wouldn’t be where he is now without all your help”
    Mr & Ms Goldstein

  • Absolutely buzzing after nursery

    “Hi Pomfry, I just wanted to thank you for all of your (and your team’s) hard work with Neville. He is so settled at nursery now and it is just a pleasure to see. He was absolutely buzzing after nursery today and has obviously had the most wonderful time. Thank you so much for creating such an enjoyable environment for him <3 x”
    Mr & Mrs Longbottom

  • Wonderful, lovely people

    “Absolutely love the piglets team <3 wonderful, lovely people who always have time for everyone. your hard work and kind souls could not be more appreciated!!! xxx”
    Mr & Ms Bones

  • Providing her with the best care!

    “Cannot appreciate all of the Piglets team more. Luna LOVES nursery and sometimes doesn’t even want to leave. It’s down to those amazing girls always providing her with the best care, thankyou <3<3″
    Mr & Mrs Lovegood

  • Boosted confidence inside and outside nursery!

    “I’d just like to let Severus know how much he is appreciated by me and Theodore! The hard work he’s put in by staying by Theodore’s side to settle him has really boosted Theodore’s confidence inside and outside of nursery. From the shy boy crying every morning to the little boy that now asks for Severus, the difference he’s made to us both is amazing! Thank you! Xx”
    Lady Knott

  • Absolutely loves it!

    “I cannot thank Poohs enough for looking after Ginny, she absolutely loves it with you guys. The entire team are fab, piglets I still love you as does Ginny, Flit (Flitwick) Minerva and of course Pom (Pomfry) as Ginny calls you XD couldn’t think of a better place for my little menace to be when we are working, Remus and Pom your fab and all of the activities Ginny gets to do, I’d secretly like to see this yoga she does xxx thank you all much xxx”
    Mr & Mrs Weasley

If you would like to comment or give us any feedback on your time at our nursery, please contact the Administrator by email on admin@gooseberrybush.org.