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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. First Footsteps (Norris Green) # First Footsteps (Norris Green) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Fairwinds, Broad Lane, Liverpool, L11 1AD · Liverpool Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Liverpool 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 First Footsteps Nurseries, a collection of three childcare facilities located in Liverpool and Leyland, offers high-quality care for children aged three months to five years. The nursery group emphasises a play-based learning approach, recognising the critical developmental period during a child's first five years. Their core mission is to cultivate happy, self-assured children with inquisitive minds, fostering an environment where education is intertwined with enjoyment. For infants, they prioritise a nurturing, secure, and stimulating setting, providing toys and activities specifically chosen to support comprehensive development. The nurseries are committed to working collaboratively with parents, aiming to establish a strong foundation for each child's future from their very first day. Additionally, First Footsteps Nurseries participates in Operation Encompass, an initiative in partnership with Merseyside Police, to provide support for children affected by domestic abuse incidents. Each nursery has a designated Key Adult, such as Stacey Seddon at the Norris Green branch, who serves as the Nursery Manager and Safeguarding Officer, ensuring children receive appropriate care and feel safe and included during challenging times. All First Footsteps Nurseries operate under the regulation of Ofsted, and their reports are accessible online. Our ethos First Footsteps Nurseries are committed to a play-based learning approach that integrates education with enjoyment. They aim to foster happy, self-assured children with inquisitive minds, providing a nurturing, secure, and stimulating environment. The nursery also emphasises strong collaboration with parents to build a foundation for each child's future. What it's like Leaders and staff create a safe and caring environment for children. They establish nurturing relationships, helping children feel settled and secure. Staff plan an exciting curriculum, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Play-based learning Operation Encompass participant Ofsted-regulated ## Pricing & funding This nursery charges a voluntary fee for meals supplied during full day, morning, and afternoon sessions to complement government funding. Parents have the option to supply their own meals instead. Meal fees vary depending on the specific nursery location. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Anfield Full day meal fee £5.00 / day - Anfield Morning meal fee £3.00 / session - Anfield Afternoon meal fee £2.00 / session - Norris Green Full day meal fee £0.00 / day - Norris Green Morning meal fee £0.00 / session See 4 more Good to know - Meal charges are voluntary. - Families can choose to supply their own meals instead of paying the meal fee. - Written notice must be given to the manager before each term if providing your own meals. - Meal fees vary depending on the nursery location. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of First Footsteps (Norris Green) Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10351252 Lead inspector Jason Holmes Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260335)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255561) 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.firstfootsteps.co.uk) Fairwinds, Broad Lane, Liverpool, L11 1AD [© 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#/-2.9277/53.44083/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Liverpool - [Day nurseries in Liverpool](/search?q=Liverpool) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=first-footsteps-norris-green-l11-1ad-ey255561) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round. Age range three months and five years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for First Footsteps (Norris Green) Last inspected 24 September 2024 · Jason Holmes 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 Leaders and staff create a safe and caring environment for children. They establish nurturing relationships, helping children feel settled and secure. Staff plan an exciting curriculum, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff ensure they create a safe and caring environment for children. - Staff plan an exciting and ambitious curriculum, through which all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning. - The key-person system is effective. Each child has a member of staff who has a detailed understanding of their home life, care needs and learning requirements. - Children enjoy a variety of experiences, with staff dedicated to supporting their personal development. - Children have regular access to the nursery's garden. Areas to develop - 1 build on opportunities to support staff to develop their questioning skills to ensure they give children time and opportunity to think and respond. Inspection #10351252 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260335) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff plan an exciting and ambitious curriculum, through which all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning. Leaders and staff work closely with other professionals to provide tailored support for children with SEND. Staff draw on training to enable them to swiftly recognise when children might need additional help and adapt their practice accordingly. Outdoor space Children have regular access to the nursery's garden. Staff support children to develop their physical skills, muscle strength, balance and coordination as they navigate different surfaces and balance on tyres. ## Parent Reviews of First Footsteps (Norris Green) 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX6BNdh0adl-0Fb4zEewfr15BYWzvrZJzzjwumRdfQ3H2ilANFE4w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jen C 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3blplNUtnEAE!2m1!1s0x487b218a043c1b4f:0xfa29a4d420c8e1be) Reviews from Google for First Footsteps (Norris Green). 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