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Footsteps Nursery Fazeley

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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5.0(6 parent reviews)
·Unit 1 Bonehill Mews, Lichfield Street, Tamworth, B78 3QS · Staffordshire
Number of places
71 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Footsteps Nursery & Preschool, part of the Family First Group, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can take their first steps towards independence. The nursery focuses on supporting children's development through a comprehensive Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, which emphasises learning through play.

They offer a diverse range of engaging, play-based activities designed to help each child reach their full potential. The nursery prides itself on its caring and experienced team of practitioners who are committed to nurturing, caring for, and inspiring every child.

Food and nutrition are also a priority, with a focus on nutritionally balanced, varied menus made with fresh, quality ingredients. Footsteps Nursery & Preschool also values strong parent partnerships, believing that secure bonds between families and the nursery team are crucial for a child's well-being and development.

The nursery is committed to maintaining a safe, happy, and healthy environment for children, parents, and staff, implementing rigorous safety policies and procedures.

Our ethos

Footsteps Nursery & Preschool offers a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children's development through a play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage. They emphasise learning through diverse, engaging activities and prioritise strong partnerships with parents, believing that secure family bonds are crucial for a child's well-being and development. The nursery is also committed to providing a safe, happy, and healthy environment with nutritious food.

What it's like

There is a calm and happy atmosphere at this nursery. Children are settled and enjoy the time they spend there. They have formed good bonds with staff and friendships with their peers.

Play-based learningNutritionally balanced mealsStrong parent partnershipsExperienced practitioners

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, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Footsteps Nursery Fazeley

Last inspected 12 September 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

There is a calm and happy atmosphere at this nursery. Children are settled and enjoy the time they spend there. They have formed good bonds with staff and friendships with their peers.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are eager to explore the environment, both indoors and outside.
  • Children with SEND have appropriate support in place.
  • Children's communication and language development is given a high priority.
  • Parents are delighted with the service provided.
  • Children develop their independence and good health is promoted well.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should further support children's ability to concentrate and become fully engaged in their learning without distractions.
Inspection #10310158 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents are delighted with the service provided by the managers and staff."

"They express their complete satisfaction, explaining that they would and have recommended the nursery to other parents."

"Parents value the amount of information staff share with them about their children's learning."

"They say that their children really enjoy attending and that the staff are kind and caring."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with SEND have appropriate support in place. The special educational needs coordinator is passionate about supporting all children to make as much progress as they are capable of. She works closely with staff and other professionals to ensure the right support is in place for each and every child.

Outdoor space

Children of all ages are eager to explore the environment, both indoors and outside. Older children show curiosity as they explore the forest school area and hunt for worms to add to their new wormery.

Parent Reviews of Footsteps Nursery Fazeley

5.0
(6)
Sophia Ekers
4 months ago

Fazeley footsteps has been amazing for my little boy he’s come on in leaps and bounds since attending. The staff provide the children with activities planned to stretch the children’s learning develop whilst also being stimulating. My little boy is now a confident communicator and has no problem waving me off saying “bye mommy” at drop offs. Management plan lovely opportunities for parents and family partnership, with open days and regular stay and plays. I cannot recommend the nursery enough!

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Lauren Fraser
9 months ago

We 100% recommend Fazeley Footsteps Nursery! Every single member of staff is not only super friendly but highly experienced and very professional. My daughter started at this nursery at just 10 months in the baby room and has progressed all the way to preschool. We’ve been delighted at the commitment of the staff to the development and wellbeing of the kids always encouraging and supporting them in every step of the way. Their communication is superb in keeping us up to date of our daughter’s progress, developments and of course, achievements. We’ve had the chance to get to know pretty much everyone that works at Footsteps, what a brilliant team. The staff has seen my daughter learn, grow and thrive since her first day. The nursery syllabus has helped our daughter develop brilliantly as well as preparing her for school – she has really come out of her shell and is now full of confidence. The management team has always been very supportive is accommodating special requests and changes to our personal circumstances, something we, as a family, are very appreciative of (A BIG THANK YOU). The nursery has really nice open areas for the kids to play and used to children involved in their Forest School activities, where they get to learn all about the outdoors/nature. They also organise different activities throughout the week, for instance, on Wednesdays, its sports day and Aston Villa staff come out and engage with the children in football activities – which my daughter absolutely loves. The nursery is always finding ways to bring the best out of the kids and help them flourish, whilst of course, learning.

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Kimber Baker
a year ago

I highly recommend Fazeley Footsteps Nursery to everyone, what has really stood out for me is how much each staff member cares about your child! From the key workers, to the room seniors and even to the managers. It feels like it's not just a job to them and they really care, about your child's wellbeing and their development which were really important to me. My child has absolutely flourished here and has gone from strength to strength, he's learned social skills, here, he's learned to crawl, learned to eat by himself, learned motor skills such as building towers on his own, learned words here and even learned how to walk which I feel the Nursery & the staff have all aided in this and I feel his nursery experience has really helped him bloom. My child ended up going to nursery earlier than planned being 8 months old, I honestly felt sick of the thought of not being with him but the staff made me feel so comfortable and explained everything! Very happy and definitely recommend!

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Inspection history

Date: August 2016

  • September 2023Good
  • March 2022Good
  • December 2021Inadequate
  • August 2016Good

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