Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm
Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2022)
Number of places
75 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Warwickshire
About this day nursery
Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool is part of a large, experienced network of around 300 nurseries across the UK, dedicated to providing exceptional care and education. The nursery focuses on supporting each child's individual development through "The Nurture Approach," which integrates learning with emotional wellbeing.
They aim to create an environment where children feel secure, engaged, and ready to explore. The Bright Beginnings Curriculum, central to their approach, focuses on five key learning areas, incorporating practical and life skills through diverse activities.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, offering experiences like Forest School and an Eco-Schools programme. Understanding the emotional journey of starting nursery, Bright Horizons offers non-chargeable settling-in sessions for up to six weeks before a child's official start date, allowing both children and parents to gradually become comfortable with the new environment and build trust with their key person.
This personalised approach ensures a smooth transition, reflecting their commitment to the wellbeing and development of every child.
Our ethos
At Bright Horizons, the "Nurture Approach" is central to life, bringing together learning and emotional wellbeing for a holistic developmental journey. They prioritise creating a secure environment where children feel known, safe, and loved, fostering emotional safety and a strong base for exploration and learning. The nursery focuses on supporting families with the daily work-life balance, evidenced by their guidance on childcare funding options and flexible settling-in sessions tailored to individual child and family needs. They aim to create extraordinary, thriving, happy, and special places for children.
What it's like
Children thrive in this nursery. The manager and the staff team strive to provide the very best care and education for all the children. They create a stimulating learning environment that encourages children to explore and investigate with confidence.
The Nurture ApproachBright Beginnings CurriculumExtensive settling-in sessionsFocus on outdoor learning
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full day, Settling-in sessions
Established
1996
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool
Last inspected 24 November 2022 · Clare Walton
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children thrive in this nursery. The manager and the staff team strive to provide the very best care and education for all the children. They create a stimulating learning environment that encourages children to explore and investigate with confidence.
Inspector highlights
- The curriculum is strongly embedded throughout the nursery, and the learning intent is clear.
- Leadership and management are highly effective, and there is a strong focus on professional development.
- Partnership with parents is exemplary, with varied lines of communication and impressive preparation for school transition.
- Children develop considerable independence, encouraged to self-serve food, tidy up, and tend to their hygiene.
- Children make excellent progress in their communication and language skills, supported by staff modelling language, extending vocabulary, and access to a wealth of books.
Inspection #10233563 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager offers extensive support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She identifies their needs and swiftly puts the correct support in place. This enables all children to make considerable progress from their starting points.
Outdoor space
The staff team complete daily risk assessments, both indoors and outdoors. These provide a safe environment for children to learn and play.
Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool
4.9
(9)
Elizabeth bench
5 years ago
The best nursery there is. The most nurturing kind staff and environment, it has been our second home for our 3 children over 11 years and has given the best possible start in their journey to school. The level of care, attention and love they receive is outstanding and it more than shows by how happy they are to go each day and with the amazing things they learn and come home to share with us.
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Sarah Talbot
6 years ago
This nursery provides a loving and nurturing environment that encourages and empowers children to play, learn, explore and grow as individuals as they increase in confidence and self awareness. A truly wonderful place for children to be themselves and discover more about the world
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George Holmes
5 years ago
One of the best - if not the best - nurseries in Warwickshire. Both our children have been very happy at Bright Horizons Southam which offers that rare mix of high standards and value for money.
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Rebecca Beard
9 years ago
Just like an extended family. My daughter left nearly four years ago and staff are still interested in her and give us a warm welcome if we bump into them on the street. Very highly recommended.
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Hannah McCubbin
6 years ago
Amazing nursery cannot Express enough how much they have cared for, nurtured and supported two of my children. Lovely staff. Highly recommend!!
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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022
Date: May 2011
- November 2022Outstanding
- February 2017Good
- March 2013Good
- May 2011Good
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