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First Steps in Oswestry

Ofsted: Good
(May 2007)
·Moreton Hall School, Weston Rhyn, OSWESTRY, SY11 3EW · Shropshire
Number of places
—
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2007
Local authority
Shropshire

About this day nursery

First Steps Nursery, part of Moreton Hall, offers a comprehensive educational experience spanning from early years to Sixth Form. The institution prides itself on providing a high-achieving, tailored, and joyous education within a nurturing family environment, ensuring pupils are relaxed, happy, and confident in exploring their interests and talents.

Moreton Hall acknowledges the significance of selecting the right school and aims to make its admissions process transparent and welcoming. They encourage prospective families to visit the school, offering both scheduled Open Days and bespoke tours on normal school days.

Children can also experience a typical day at Moreton Hall through Taster Days, with an option for an overnight stay. The school community emphasises a holistic approach to education and development.

Our ethos

We believe that Moreton Hall provides a high-achieving, tailored and joyous education in a nurturing family environment where pupils are relaxed, happy and confident, whatever their interests or talents may be.

What it's like

First Steps opened in 2006 and operates from two rooms in the pre-preparatory department of Moreton Hall School, near Oswestry. A maximum of 20 children may attend the nursery at any one time. The nursery is open each weekday from 08.00 to 18.00 for 50 weeks of the year.

Nurturing environmentTailored educationBoarding optionsHolistic developmentOpen Days

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per day or session, with rates divided into two age bands: under three years old, and three years and over. Additional charges apply for hourly wrap-around care and late pick-ups. A registration fee is required on application.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Registration fee is payable on application.
  • Late pick-up fees apply per 15 minutes.
  • Wrap-around care is charged hourly.
  • Fees are subject to annual review.

Key facts

Opening hours

08:00-18:00 each weekday

Age range

6 months – 4 years 11 months

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for First Steps

Last inspected 1 May 2007 · Kathryn Mary Harding

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

First Steps opened in 2006 and operates from two rooms in the pre-preparatory department of Moreton Hall School, near Oswestry. A maximum of 20 children may attend the nursery at any one time. The nursery is open each weekday from 08.00 to 18.00 for 50 weeks of the year.

Inspector highlights

  • Children take part in physical activities on a daily basis and are encouraged to play outside whenever possible.
  • Children and parents are warmly greeted by staff on arrival, giving the children a sense of belonging.
  • Children take part in a good range of varied activities and play opportunities which they find interesting and enjoyable.
  • Children access a good range of well-chosen resources which support their development across all areas of learning.
  • Partnership with parents and carers is good.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that actvities are available to promote the development of children's large scale skills.
  • 2ensure that children can access an attractive book area.
Inspection #EY331318 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery supports children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and also supports children who speak English as an additional language. Systems are in place to support children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to effectively meet their needs. This includes liaising very closely with parents, external agencies and drawing up individual education plans.

Outdoor space

All children share access to an enclosed outdoor play area. Children take part in physical activities on a daily basis and are encouraged to play outside whenever possible. However, the outdoor equipment provides insufficient challenge for older, more agile children.

Frequently asked about First Steps

About the setting

First Steps opened in 2006 and operates from two rooms in the pre-preparatory department of Moreton Hall School, near Oswestry. A maximum of 20 children may attend the nursery at any one time. The nursery is open each weekday from 08.00 to 18.00 for 50 weeks of the year. The nursery employs seven members of staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications.

URN
EY331318
Registered person
Moreton Hall Educational Trust Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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