New Beginnings Nursery

In November 2025, daily yoga, pretend cooking and village outings shaped children's experiences at New Beginnings Nursery. In November 2025, children practised independence through everyday tasks, from managing their coats to tidying toys together. The emphasis was on learning to do things for themselves.

At its 19 November 2025 inspection, Ofsted judged behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines to be a Strong standard, the other five areas to be an Expected standard, and safeguarding standards to be met. That is a set of area judgements, rather than an overall grade.

The nursery has 40 places in total. Children attending in November 2025 were aged two to four; that age range describes the inspection group.

In November 2025, daily yoga combined movement with language: children balanced, stretched and learnt words for parts of their bodies. Counting activities introduced mathematical vocabulary, while a role-play kitchen gave children reasons to talk, imagine and cooperate over pretend meals.

The early years foundation stage is the framework for children's learning, development and care. Here, its practical expression in November 2025 included learning through play alongside activities guided by staff. Children could pursue their own ideas, such as transferring cereal between containers, then repeat similar exploration with water outdoors.

Physical learning extended beyond yoga. In November 2025, crushing cereal exercised fingers and thumbs, pouring water practised coordination, and outdoor climbing introduced conversations about managing risks. Regular outings to the village church and parks connected nursery life with the surrounding community; local shops supplied fruit and vegetables for snacks.

At the November 2025 inspection, Ofsted found that children, including those with SEND, progressed from their starting points, with trained staff adapting support, tracking development and involving families and other professionals. Parents received updates about learning and ideas to use at home.

Relationships were built through patient, everyday interactions in November 2025. Staff demonstrated considerate behaviour, helped children take turns and used stories to discuss feelings. Children sought reassurance from adults when they needed it. Practising shoes, coats and fastenings made preparation for school concrete rather than abstract.

The address is Walesby C Of E Primary School, New Hill, Walesby, Newark, NG22 9PB. In November 2025, opening hours were 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

The school-site address matters for families thinking ahead to Reception. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a school place.

• Teaching precision. In November 2025, some activities lacked a sufficiently clear learning purpose, and staff sometimes missed opportunities to develop children's thinking through conversation. Both were priorities for improvement.
• Reception applications. The nursery's address is at Walesby C Of E Primary School. Treat choosing nursery care and applying for Reception as separate decisions.
• Planning attendance. The November 2025 opening window covered the working day. At a visit, which booking patterns and accepted ages would fit your child's needs now?

New Beginnings suits families who value practical independence and community experiences: the November 2025 account brings together village outings, daily movement and children learning to manage everyday routines. Its clearest inspection strength was behaviour and routines. The balance to weigh is teaching precision, with clearer activity intentions and more searching staff interactions identified as the next steps.