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Footsteps Nursery Dosthill

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Old Hedging Lane, Dosthill, TAMWORTH, B77 1LD · Staffordshire
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Footsteps Nursery Dosthill provides a nurturing and inspiring environment where children embark on their journey to independence. The nursery focuses on delivering high-quality childcare and education, guided by a dedicated team of experienced practitioners.

Their curriculum is deeply rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles, promoting learning through engaging, play-based activities designed to foster each child's full potential. A strong emphasis is placed on healthy eating, with a varied menu crafted from fresh, quality ingredients, and a commitment to being sugar-free.

Footsteps Nursery also values strong parent partnerships, believing in collaborative efforts to ensure a secure and supportive bond between the child and the nursery team. The nursery prioritises the safety, happiness, and well-being of its children, parents, and staff, implementing robust safety policies and procedures.

Our ethos

We have a wonderful, caring team of practitioners who are experienced and trained to Nurture, Care and Inspire every child, providing the best start and education for your little ones.

What it's like

Children are happy on arrival and receive a warm welcome from staff, separating well from parents. The learning environment is well planned, offering a wide range of exciting opportunities where children make choices and engage skilfully in pretend play. Babies, too, move with freedom, delight in interactions with staff, and eagerly participate in sharing books and songs.

Play-based LearningNutritionally Balanced MealsStrong Parent PartnershipsEYFS Curriculum

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
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6.30pm.

Food

Nutritionally balanced and varied menu is made with fresh, quality ingredients, sugar-free.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Footsteps Nursery Dosthill

Last inspected 16 May 2023

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 on arrival and receive a warm welcome from staff, separating well from parents. The learning environment is well planned, offering a wide range of exciting opportunities where children make choices and engage skilfully in pretend play. Babies, too, move with freedom, delight in interactions with staff, and eagerly participate in sharing books and songs.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have developed a clear and interesting curriculum that supports children's development well.
  • Skilful teaching and quality interactions support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress.
  • Staff develop extremely successful relationships with parents and find innovative ways of engaging them to extend children's learning at home.
  • Children benefit from regular access to outdoor play opportunities, and staff skilfully support their understanding of the natural world, engaging them in adventurous and risky play.
  • Children are well supported to develop their independence and self-care skills, and develop their understanding of how they are expected to behave.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should provide children with simple and consistent explanations in order to develop their understanding of acceptable behaviour and further support their ability to regulate their actions.
Inspection #10276614 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents are extremely pleased with the service that their children receive."

"They comment on the warm relationships that staff nurture and describe how safe and secure children feel in their care."

"Parents are delighted with the strong progress that children make, particularly with regard to their speech and language."

"They also appreciate the sensitive transition process in place across the provision and when children leave to go to school"

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Skilful teaching and quality interactions support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to make good progress. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Babies move with freedom and confidence across the indoor and outdoor learning space. Children benefit from regular access to outdoor play opportunities, and staff skilfully support their understanding of the natural world, and children engage in adventurous and risky play.

Parent Reviews of Footsteps Nursery Dosthill

5.0
(5)
Charlotte Courtis
11 months ago

Brilliant Staff, great facilities just an amazing Nursery xxxx

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Jonathan Phipps
5 years ago

Great nursery. Staff and facilities are excellent.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2009

  • May 2023Good
  • July 2017Outstanding
  • March 2014Good
  • September 2009Good

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