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[West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Explorers At Hadnall # Explorers At Hadnall Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 4.5 (15 parent reviews) · Hadnall Village Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Shrewsbury, SY4 4AG · Shropshire Number of places 25 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 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 Explorers at Hadnall is a private nursery established in April 2019, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 years through to Year 6. With a capacity for 25 children, the nursery focuses on fostering happiness, safety, and well-being through a structured routine tailored to individual needs. The ethos centres on learning through exploration, utilising a wide array of fun activities and open-ended educational materials. The nursery prides itself on its team of fully qualified and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners who are dedicated to meeting each child's needs. They promote an inclusive atmosphere, valuing all families and embracing diversity. Recognising the vital role of parents as primary educators, Explorers at Hadnall actively encourages strong partnerships between parents, carers, and practitioners, ensuring effective communication and shared expertise to positively impact children's development and learning. Our ethos The nursery's ethos centres on learning through exploration, utilising a wide array of fun activities and open-ended educational materials. They promote an inclusive atmosphere, valuing all families and embracing diversity. They actively encourage strong partnerships between parents, carers, and practitioners, ensuring effective communication and shared expertise to positively impact children's development and learning. What it's like Children receive a warm and friendly welcome from the kind, caring and enthusiastic staff as they arrive at nursery, helping them feel safe immediately. They are highly motivated learners, eager to join in activities carefully planned by staff to link with their learning goals. Children develop independence by serving their own food, pouring drinks, and managing their hygiene needs. Learning through Play Experienced Staff Activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Full Day (7:30am - 6:00pm) £48.50 / session - Mid-day Session (9:00am - 3:00pm) £31.00 / session - Morning Session (9:00am - 12:00pm) £15.50 / session - Extended Morning Session (9:00am - 1:00pm) £20.00 / session - Afternoon Session (12:00pm - 3:00pm) £15.50 / session See 1 more ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Explorers At Hadnall Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10255372 Lead inspector Lisa Bennett Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212728)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2523740) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.explorersathadnall.co.uk) Hadnall Village Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Shrewsbury, SY4 4AG [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.70908/52.77647/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Shrewsbury - [Day nurseries in Shrewsbury](/search?q=Shrewsbury) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=explorers-at-hadnall-sy4-4ag-2523740) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm, All year around. Session types Breakfast Club, After School Care, Holiday Club Age range 2 years to Year 6 Term time / All Year All Year Established 2019 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Explorers At Hadnall Last inspected 24 February 2023 · Lisa Bennett 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 Children receive a warm and friendly welcome from the kind, caring and enthusiastic staff as they arrive at nursery, helping them feel safe immediately. They are highly motivated learners, eager to join in activities carefully planned by staff to link with their learning goals. Children develop independence by serving their own food, pouring drinks, and managing their hygiene needs. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers are committed to providing a high-quality experience and have used self-evaluation to bring about improvement. - They have designed a clear and well-sequenced curriculum, and staff fully understand how to implement it. - The nursery has a strong focus on their key-person system, helping children to form warm and secure relationships with staff. - Children develop a strong love for reading, frequently visiting a local mobile library and taking books home to read with family. - Staff continuously support children to understand how to manage their feelings and behaviours, acting as excellent role models. Areas to develop - 1 extend opportunities for children to learn about equality and diversity, including differences between themselves and others in the world around them - 2 embed the arrangements in place for monitoring staff's teaching and practice to raise the quality of teaching consistently to the highest level. Inspection #10255372 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212728) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are thrilled by the service that the nursery offers. > They share praise about the communication they receive from staff and the vast range of opportunities their children experience. > Parents consistently state that children are happy to attend and have made significant progress in their learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Outdoors, children practise balancing and moving in different ways as they construct obstacle courses. The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors to assess the impact of this on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Explorers At Hadnall 4.5 (15) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXKYORT3JRcE99OBJjeomtXUD3DgeJYTWdfiomT_aI2GIhIVFnp9w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Howard Smith 7 years ago Lovely and Clean Venu to hold your function. With play area that's nice for a picnic. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRa2MtVDlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a9be87bd563bd:0x857ce4cfe3e62a3f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXvOOkb7yiJfwkcaj1-th6nNk1qItBbme5ZSx8nQzdTaIv9MBifdQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) ian corbett 6 years ago Lovely traditional village hall serving the local community [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNVak1mSWRREAE!2m1!1s0x487a9be87bd563bd:0x857ce4cfe3e62a3f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKuiRjHV-dnd-7xokEPnrr5Hy95-628onn13wWIMz-_RCkIyQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Margaret Radford 6 years ago I was born and brought up at this church so know the history of it monument been cleaned [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQwNGE3RXJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a9be87bd563bd:0x857ce4cfe3e62a3f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLjw1iQpXvkS3fYz7cfCOT375aTi6HgoJIUjdEvWbA0NIBfVg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Laura cooper 4 years ago Lovely nursery, friendly staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHNnJtQ3BBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a9be87bd563bd:0x857ce4cfe3e62a3f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJUXFZr2bBVK-lpkSGFcsBZV4gNvKKiuji1THDN8amkRC_vgw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) heidi jennings 4 years ago Soft spot for hadnall in general [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyMEtPeDdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a9be87bd563bd:0x857ce4cfe3e62a3f) Reviews from Google for Explorers At Hadnall. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9618814485689412159&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: August 2022 - February 2023 Good - August 2022 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Explorers At Hadnall ### Which funded childcare hours does Explorers At Hadnall accept? ### What do parents value about Explorers At Hadnall? ### What size of nursery is Explorers At Hadnall? ### Does Explorers At Hadnall offer holiday club care? ## Nearby day nurseries in Shrewsbury Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Explorers At Hadnall. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.4 mi ### RAFA Kidz Shawbury Shrewsbury · SY4 4DZ ](/nursery/rafa-kidz-shawbury-sy4-4dz-2782631) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Tiddlywinks Nursery Shrewsbury · SY1 3EH 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/tiddlywinks-nursery-ltd-sy1-3eh-ey256469) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Kids Planet Shrewsbury Shrewsbury · SY1 4AN ](/nursery/kids-planet-shrewsbury-sy1-4an-2640674) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.6 mi ### Shrewsbury Prepatoria Shrewsbury · SY1 3AF ](/nursery/shrewsbury-prepatoria-limited-sy1-3af-ey542606) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.6 mi ### Shrewsbury Prepatoria Shrewsbury · SY1 3AF ](/nursery/shrewsbury-prepatoria-limited-sy1-3af-ey472111) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.0 mi ### Explorers Childcare Shrewsbury · SY1 4QN ](/nursery/explorers-childcare-ltd-sy1-4qn-2680225) [See all nurseries in Shrewsbury →](/search?q=Shrewsbury) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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