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Dorrington Nursery # Dorrington Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · St Edward's CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury, SY5 7JL · Shropshire Number of places 20 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Shropshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dorrington Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, situated within the peaceful surroundings of St Edwards Primary School in Dorrington. The nursery caters to children from one year old, providing high-quality childcare with a focus on sparking imagination and wonder. They offer flexible full or part-time sessions during term time, from 8 am to 5 pm. The nursery also extends its care to older children, offering a wrap-around service for those up to eleven years old. Testimonials from appreciative parents consistently highlight the supportive and encouraging atmosphere, praising the staff for fostering confidence and creating a joyful learning experience for their children. What it's like This is a small, welcoming nursery with a real family feel. Cheerful staff warmly welcome children and their parents as they arrive. Children separate from their parents without fuss and eagerly rush inside to play with their friends. Rural setting Term-time only Wrap-around care up to 11 years ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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. [Request pricing →](https://dorringtonnursery.uk) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 5pm (Term Time Only) Age range 1 to 11 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full or part time sessions Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Dorrington Nursery Last inspected 10 October 2024 · Sarah Dukes 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 This is a small, welcoming nursery with a real family feel. Cheerful staff warmly welcome children and their parents as they arrive. Children separate from their parents without fuss and eagerly rush inside to play with their friends. Inspector highlights - Children build strong peer relationships based on mutual respect. - Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their physical skills and make good use of the garden. - Staff regularly take children out into the local community to teach important life skills. - Children become confident and effective communicators through staff dialogue, modelling language, and the use of visuals and signing. - Staff have a strong awareness and understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Areas to develop - 1 consider the planning of adult-led group activities to ensure that they provide appropriate levels of challenge that supports all children to continue to make progress in their learning. Inspection #10365677 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261368) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Dorrington Nursery Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10365677 Lead inspector Sarah Dukes Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261368)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539101) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=dorrington-nursery-sy5-7jl-ey539101) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have a strong awareness and understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work effectively with parents and other professionals to ensure a continuity of approach that enables children with SEND to move forward in their learning. Outdoor space Staff ensure that there are opportunities for children to develop their physical skills in a range of ways. They make good use of the garden to provide children with regular access to fresh air and the chance to run and climb. Furthermore, staff support children to take and manage risks in their play. ## Parent Reviews of Dorrington Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX9YdcZGF9MEiityUYBE7DR3-dH7kF5BHiGRYps-x_K02-H-xU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bethany Thomas 2 years ago My son has been going to Dorrington Nursery for 18 months and has absolutely loved his time there. He has thrived whilst he’s been at Dorrington. The range of activities they do and the amazing space they have available to them around the community has made every day different and exciting and the team have developed and encouraged his learning along the way. Penny and all of the nursery team are always very flexible and there to listen and support both us as parents and Oliver and we are really grateful that he’s had such an amazing start to school life. I would highly recommend this nursery! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKZ2VYcFdBEAE!2m1!1s0x487075b25737614f:0x6daaa371db446bdb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIUYVPojqWEeZ7eyWu3CZZPKn9xNnjKh3kfQ8lRlkm51nuw1A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Joseph Ankomah a year ago I loved it I think it's a very very fantastic school! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQczgyS2pnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487075b25737614f:0x6daaa371db446bdb) Reviews from Google for Dorrington Nursery. 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