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Catkins Nursery # Catkins Nursery in Lichfield Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · Charnwood Children's Centre, Purcell Avenue, LICHFIELD, WS13 7PH · Staffordshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Staffordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Catkins Nursery in Horsham, established in November 2015, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged two to five years old. Situated conveniently on the south side of town with easy access to the A24, the nursery provides 24 child places and operates from 8 am to 6 pm on weekdays for 50 weeks of the year. The owner and manager, Cathy Walden, has extensive experience in childcare and education, successfully running settings since 2000. Catkins Nursery prides itself on its "Outstanding" Ofsted rating, achieved in March 2018, and is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised childcare in a homely atmosphere. The nursery focuses on traditional values and high expectations, aiming to know each child and family deeply. Cathy is a hands-on manager, actively involved in the children's daily activities. A strong emphasis is placed on nutritious food, with children participating in food preparation and growing their own herbs and vegetables. Creative and messy play is also a key part of the daily routine, encouraging exploration and fun. Catkins aims to provide a supportive and engaging experience where children can grow, learn, and develop in a fun and familial environment. Our ethos Catkins Nursery focuses on traditional values and high expectations, aiming to know each child and family deeply. They provide high-quality, personalised childcare in a homely atmosphere, with a strong emphasis on nutritious food, creative and messy play, and encouraging children's exploration and fun. They aim to provide a supportive and engaging experience where children can grow, learn, and develop in a fun and familial environment. What it's like Children get the best possible start at this nursery. Staff deliver an excellent personal development curriculum. Children learn how to access the provision alongside other children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Ofsted Outstanding Homely and relaxed atmosphere Emphasis on healthy eating and cooking activities Hands-on owner/manager Small setting (24 places) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm on weekdays for 50 weeks of the year Age range Two to five years old Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Catkins Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10279845 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221789)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490339) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=catkins-nursery-ws13-7ph-ey490339) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Catkins Nursery Last inspected 26 May 2023 Safeguarding effective 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 get the best possible start at this nursery. Staff deliver an excellent personal development curriculum. Children learn how to access the provision alongside other children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Inspector highlights - The curriculum has been expertly crafted to meet the needs of the range of children who attend. - Staff have an exceptionally sharp focus on the prime areas of learning. - The provider's understanding of the local needs and issues means children benefit from activities that broaden their experiences. - Partnership working is a key strength in this nursery. - The leadership of this nursery is exemplary. Inspection #10279845 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221789) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children learn how to access the provision alongside other children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND have developed their concentration skills from when they first started to attend. They can now access direct learning for 10 minutes at a time. Children with complex needs learn to regulate their emotions and begin to communicate their needs through incremental steps over time. Children with disabilities receive support from one-to-one staff, who are ambitious for them. These children can write numbers before they leave the setting to start school. Leaders are tenacious in ensuring all children have their needs met, whether this be through in-house interventions and support or the support children need from other agencies. Staff are encouraged to signpost parents to specialist dentists to support SEND children to access dental treatment. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Many children start attending the nursery with poor spatial awareness and low-level agility skills. The design of the environment and the plentiful access to the outdoor area helps children to develop these skills rapidly over time. Children can identify and manage risks outside, while still taking appropriate physical risks to complement their development. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: February 2017 - May 2023 Outstanding - September 2017 Good - February 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Catkins Nursery ### Does Catkins Nursery accept funded hours? ### How did Catkins Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What fees are published for Catkins Nursery? ### What outdoor space does Catkins Nursery have? ### How does Catkins Nursery support children with SEND? ### From what age does Catkins Nursery accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in LICHFIELD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Catkins Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Bright Horizons Springfields Day Nursery and Preschool Lichfield · WS13 7BJ 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-springfields-day-nursery-and-preschool-ws13-7bj-ey286822) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery and Pre-School -Lichfield Lichfield · WS13 6HB ](/nursery/humpty-dumpty-day-nursery-and-pre-school-lichfield-ws13-6hb-ey434118) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Humpties@StMichael's Lichfield · WS14 9AW ](/nursery/humpties-stmichael-s-ws14-9aw-218296) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Busy Bees at Lichfield Lichfield · WS14 9BJ 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-lichfield-ws14-9bj-2720473) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Footsteps Nursery Hawthorn Lichfield · WS13 8JL 3.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/footsteps-nursery-hawthorn-ws13-8jl-ey454662) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Footsteps Nursery & Forest school Alrewas · DE13 7DW 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/footsteps-nursery-forest-school-de13-7dw-2588109) [See all nurseries in LICHFIELD →](/search?q=LICHFIELD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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