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Dad's The Word # Dad's The Word Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · Glen View, Ludlow Road, BRIDGNORTH, WV16 5NQ · Shropshire Number of places 48 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Shropshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dad's the Word offers a warm, secure, and stimulating environment in the picturesque Shropshire countryside, encouraging children to explore nature. Established in September 2016 by Chris and Rhian, who also founded the What it's like Each child has their own key person, building safe and secure relationships, with staff responding to their individual needs. Staff use appropriate explanations and warnings to support children's understanding and promote good behaviour, such as explaining risks or signalling routine changes. Older children are encouraged to be self-sufficient and independent through open-ended questions and support in tasks like pouring drinks. Focus on natural environment Countryside setting 50 weeks per year ## Pricing & funding This nursery operates fifty weeks a year, offering care Monday to Thursday with shorter hours on Fridays. Core hours run from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Government funding is stretched over fifty weeks, with additional hours, optional consumables, and meals charged separately. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Additional hours (funded) £7.95 / hour - Breakfast £1 / session - Dinner £3 / session - Voluntary consumables charge £1 / hour Good to know - Open 50 weeks of the year, closing for Bank Holidays, Christmas, and New Year. - Core hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm daily. - Government funding is stretched over 50 weeks (equating to 22.8 hours per week). - Additional hours outside funded allocation are charged at an hourly rate. - A voluntary consumables charge is requested per funded hour. - Breakfast and dinner are charged as optional extras. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 6:00pm; Fridays 8:00am-4:00pm. Core hours 9:00am-3:00pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2016 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dad's The Word Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10350478 Lead inspector Mikaela Stallard Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254629)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538064) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dad-s-the-word-wv16-5nq-ey538064) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dad's The Word Last inspected 5 July 2024 · Mikaela Stallard Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Each child has their own key person, building safe and secure relationships, with staff responding to their individual needs. Staff use appropriate explanations and warnings to support children's understanding and promote good behaviour, such as explaining risks or signalling routine changes. Older children are encouraged to be self-sufficient and independent through open-ended questions and support in tasks like pouring drinks. Inspector highlights - The manager is taking positive steps to address staff recruitment and retention challenges by accessing external support. - Staff work effectively with parents, welcoming feedback through group chats, online applications, and open evenings. - Children have opportunities to venture into the community and interact with visitors, enhancing their understanding of the world. - Children learn to appreciate nature through first-hand experiences with the setting's aviary, allotment, woodland, and farm area. - Staff in the pre-school room implement a consistent curriculum to embed knowledge of patterns, shape, and space. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the arrangements for information-sharing among staff, so that staff who work in the toddler room have the same precise knowledge of all children who they care for - 2 review the organisation of mealtimes to ensure that toddlers and babies have more face-to-face opportunities to develop their communication skills. Inspection #10350478 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254629) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator has secure knowledge and experience to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Although she is relatively new to the team, she has already embarked on a wealth of training to refresh her knowledge and skills. This ensures that all children have their individual needs met. Outdoor space When in the woodland area, children learn to measure sticks against their arm to identify if it is a suitable size to play with. Children also learn to appreciate nature through first-hand experiences, as the setting has its own aviary, allotment, woodland and farm area, allowing for daily interactions with animals. Inspection history Date: September 2018 - July 2024 Good - September 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Dad's The Word ### Which funding entitlements does Dad's The Word accept? ### What is Dad's The Word working on improving? ### What strengths were highlighted for Dad's The Word? ### Is Dad's The Word a day nursery or preschool? ### How can Dad's The Word be contacted? ### Is Dad's The Word Ofsted registered? ### When was Dad's The Word established? ### How many children are on roll at Dad's The Word? ## Nearby day nurseries in BRIDGNORTH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Dad's The Word. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Poppets Nursery Bridgnorth · WV16 4HL ](/nursery/poppets-nursery-wv16-4hl-ey541413) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Little Green House Nursery Bridgnorth · WV15 5AG 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/little-green-house-nursery-wv15-5ag-2739051) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 5.5 mi ### Barrow Village Pre-School Broseley · TF12 5BW ](/nursery/barrow-village-pre-school-tf12-5bw-ey540256) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.8 mi ### Highley Minors Childcare Centre Highley · WV16 6JG ](/nursery/highley-minors-childcare-centre-wv16-6jg-ey290170) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 5.9 mi ### Little Woodlings Nursery Wolverhampton · WV5 7DX 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/little-woodlings-nursery-ltd-wv5-7dx-2602373) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 6.1 mi ### Caterpillars Childcare Shifnal · TF11 9ES ](/nursery/caterpillars-childcare-tf11-9es-2647838) [See all nurseries in BRIDGNORTH →](/search?q=BRIDGNORTH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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