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Footsteps Atherstone Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Ashleigh, Old Watling Street, Atherstone, CV9 2PA · Warwickshire
Number of places
74 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Warwickshire

About this day nursery

Footsteps Atherstone Nursery & Pre-School, part of the wider Footsteps Nurseries group, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can take their first steps towards independence and a lifelong love of learning. The nursery focuses on a play-based curriculum, drawing from the Early Years Foundation Stage principles, to offer a variety of engaging activities designed to help each child reach their full potential.

They prioritise healthy eating with a nutritionally balanced and diverse menu prepared using fresh, quality ingredients. Beyond the children's well-being, Footsteps Atherstone places significant emphasis on fostering strong partnerships with parents, believing that this collaborative approach is crucial for a child's secure transition and development within the nursery setting.

The safety and health of children, parents, and staff are paramount, underpinned by robust training and safety procedures.

Our ethos

At Footsteps a child’s first step into nursery is also a first step to independence

What it's like

Children arrive happily and build close relationships with staff, feeling safe and secure. Staff organise exciting outdoor games that help children be active and practise physical skills. Children have fun and are keen to use their skills while following staff instructions, with lots of praise to raise their confidence.

Play-based learningNutritionally balanced mealsStrong parent partnershipsFocus on health and safety

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Nutritionally balanced and varied menu made with fresh, quality ingredients.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Footsteps Atherstone Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 23 January 2024 · Suzanne Taylor

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 arrive happily and build close relationships with staff, feeling safe and secure. Staff organise exciting outdoor games that help children be active and practise physical skills. Children have fun and are keen to use their skills while following staff instructions, with lots of praise to raise their confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happily and build close relationships with staff.
  • Staff organise exciting games outdoors which help children to be active and practise their physical skills.
  • The promotion of independence in this setting is strong.
  • Staff support children's development of communication and language well.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need.

Areas to develop

  • 1gain further information from parents about children when they first start in order to find out what they know and can do, to enable staff to decide and prepare from the outset for what children are ready to learn next
  • 2ensure the activities and experiences provided to children focus more precisely on what they need to learn to help them to make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10327427 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say they receive regular updates about their child's care and learning and are happy with the progress their children are making.

Parents say that staff are friendly and approachable.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need to continue to make progress in their learning. The setting's special educational needs coordinator liaises effectively with parents, other professionals and key staff to ensure that children receive the right help and enjoy their experiences alongside their peers.

Outdoor space

Staff organise exciting games outdoors which help children to be active and practise their physical skills. Children have fun and are keen to use their skills while they follow staff's clear instructions alongside their peers.

Parent Reviews of Footsteps Atherstone Nursery & Pre-School

5.0
(4)
Paula Hudson
10 years ago

Brilliant nursery. My son loves all the lovely ladies ea very happy boy and always has so much fun. Always trying there best to keep u updated with everything. Defo 5***** plus xx

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Milan Levnajic
10 years ago

Nothing but praise for this establishment. Staff polite, professional and very caring towards the children. Plus feedback from Junior is all he seems to do is play! Those were the days!

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Inspection history

Date: March 2023

  • January 2024Good
  • March 2023Good

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