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First Steps Nursery Collegiate Academy Trust

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·Shireland Collegiate Academy, Waterloo Road, SMETHWICK, B66 4ND · Sandwell
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Sandwell

About this day nursery

First Steps Nursery & Pre-School, established in 2004, offers high-quality childcare for children aged six weeks to five years within a welcoming, purpose-built environment. Consistently rated 'Good' by Ofsted, the nursery provides an ambitious curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.

The facility operates year-round, excluding one week over Christmas, from 7:30 am to 5:45 pm, Monday to Friday. It caters to up to 40 children daily, offering flexible options such as 15-hour and 30-hour places.

The nursery is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere for children, parents, and staff, and is part of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust. They also emphasise outdoor learning and have dedicated rooms for different age groups.

What it's like

Children are happy and confidently separate from their parents on arrival and have established strong bonds with the staff. Staff encourage children to be kind and respectful, and children receive praise and rewards for their contributions and participation. Children explore a wide range of activities, both individually and collaboratively.

Ofsted Rated GoodEstablished 2004Purpose-Built SettingPart of Academy TrustOutdoor Learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 5:45pm for 51 weeks of the year. Closed for one week over Christmas.

Age range

six weeks to five years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for First Steps Nursery Collegiate Academy Trust

Last inspected 26 January 2023 · Nichola Patel

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 are happy and confidently separate from their parents on arrival and have established strong bonds with the staff. Staff encourage children to be kind and respectful, and children receive praise and rewards for their contributions and participation. Children explore a wide range of activities, both individually and collaboratively.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and confidently separate from their parents on arrival.
  • Children have access to a large inviting garden area that is resourced well and supports the development of large and small physical skills.
  • Staff deliver an ambitious curriculum that is adapted to meet the needs of all children.
  • Staff ensure that all children are exposed to a language-rich environment to support communication needs.
  • Staff teach children about environmental issues, such as recycling.

Areas to develop

  • 1make the most of opportunities for children to explore maths in the environment and enhance their emerging mathematical understanding.
Inspection #10262872 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff deliver an ambitious curriculum that is adapted to meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children have access to a large inviting garden area that is resourced well and supports the development of large and small physical skills. For example, bikes and scooters are available, and a natural digging and discovery area that contains plastic dinosaurs is planted with lavender to stimulate the children's senses. Children chase bubbles in the wind with great excitement, with staff supporting this activity by singing songs and encouraging participation.

Inspection history

Date: December 2010

  • January 2023Good
  • April 2017Good
  • January 2015Good
  • December 2010Good

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