Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare in Loughborough
Radmoor Nursery has been providing high-quality childcare and education in Loughborough since 1996. Our nursery, located on the Loughborough College campus, offers a safe, stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to five years. We are Ofsted-registered with a 'Good' grading, reflecting our commitment to excellence in early years education. Our curriculum is designed around continuous provision, allowing children to explore resources and develop through play. We work closely with parents, using the Famly app to share daily updates and foster strong home-nursery partnerships.Our experienced team, led by manager Danielle Shipley, includes qualified practitioners dedicated to each child's development. Facilities include age-specific rooms, a sensory room, extensive outdoor play areas, and forest learning spaces. We cater to individual needs, including dietary requirements and additional support for children with special needs. Our flexible session options and government-funded places make quality childcare accessible to families. With glowing Ofsted reports and decades of positive testimonials, we remain a trusted choice for local families.
Services
Childcare
Holiday Clubs
Special Educational Needs Support
Forest School Activities
Parent Communication App
Government-Funded Places
Outdoor Learning
Sensory Room Sessions
Transition to School Preparation
Flexible Session Options
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of proven childcare expertise in Loughborough
- Ofsted-registered with consistently 'Good' grading since 2017
- Specialised continuous provision curriculum for child-led learning
- Daily parent updates via Famly app for complete transparency
- Dedicated SEND support with experienced specialists
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Outstanding staff dedication
Excellent parent communication
Fantastic outdoor facilities
Exceptional SEND support
Smooth school transition
Services
Childcare
Our childcare service provides secure, age-appropriate care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. With dedicated rooms for different age groups, we ensure tailored development opportunities. Our staff implement continuous provision strategies that allow children to explore resources independently while receiving guided support. The service includes structured meal times, physical play areas, and sensory experiences to support holistic development.
Holiday Clubs
Our holiday clubs offer engaging activities during school breaks for children aged 3-11 years. The programme includes outdoor adventures, creative projects, and educational outings. Staff provide one-to-one support for children with additional needs, ensuring inclusive participation. Activities are designed to maintain learning continuity while providing fun experiences that develop social and physical skills.
Forest School
Forest school sessions utilise our dedicated outdoor area for nature-based learning experiences. Children engage in den building, environmental exploration, and risk-assessment activities that develop confidence and physical abilities. The programme follows educational guidelines while encouraging independent discovery through natural resources, supporting both curriculum objectives and personal development.
SEND Support
Our specialist SEND support includes individualised care plans and one-to-one assistance for children with additional needs. The SENDco works closely with families and external professionals to implement tailored strategies. We provide sensory integration resources and adapt activities to ensure full participation, maintaining detailed progress records to track developmental milestones.
Transition Programme
Our transition programme prepares preschool children for school through structured routines and academic foundations. Activities focus on literacy, numeracy, and social skills development using play-based methods. We collaborate with parents to create continuity between nursery and school environments, ensuring children develop confidence and essential learning behaviours.
People
Danielle Shipley
Nursery Manager
With over 20 years' experience in early years education, Danielle leads our team with expertise in child development and nursery management. She ensures high standards of care and education across all nursery operations.
Katy Fairgrieve
SENDco
Specialist in additional needs support, Katy develops individualised care plans and coordinates support for children transitioning to primary school. Her expertise ensures inclusive practices across all nursery activities.
Questions
What age range does Radmoor Nursery cater for?
We care for children from six weeks old up to five years of age, with age-specific rooms and tailored activities for each developmental stage.
How does Radmoor support children's learning through play?
Our continuous provision curriculum provides consistent learning environments where children explore resources independently, with staff guiding development through play-based interactions and enhancements.
What facilities are available for outdoor learning?
We have extensive outdoor play areas with safety surfaces, a forest school zone, gardening spaces, and access to college sports facilities for physical development activities.
How does Radmoor communicate with parents?
We use the Famly app for daily updates, maintain open-door policies for direct communication, and offer regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss child progress and development.
What special provisions exist for children with additional needs?
Our dedicated SENDco develops individual support plans, with one-to-one assistance available and close collaboration between staff, parents, and external specialists to ensure inclusive care.
How does Radmoor prepare children for school?
Our preschool programme focuses on literacy, numeracy, and social skills through structured activities, with transition support including school readiness assessments and parent collaboration.
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