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Head Start Day Nursery in Birmingham

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
·75 Albert Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8AG · Birmingham
Number of places
56 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

Head Start Day Nursery, part of the Tregenna Nursery Group, aims to deliver exceptional childcare in Stechford, Birmingham, by providing a stimulating and engaging curriculum tailored to children's individual interests. The nursery leadership, consisting of managers Debra and Jennifer Harrison, brings a wealth of experience, with Debra having managed the nursery for over two decades and Jennifer specialising in Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Both are highly qualified, with Debra holding a foundation degree in Early Years Education and Jennifer possessing a Cache diploma level 3 in SEN. The nursery emphasises a collaborative approach with parents and carers, maintaining an open-door policy for communication.

Head Start Day Nursery places significant importance on early education, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to monitor and support children's developmental milestones. The nursery encourages outdoor learning and play-based activities to foster happy, independent, and lifelong learners.

Our ethos

Head Start Day Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, emphasising a play-based, child-led curriculum that encourages outdoor learning. They are committed to fostering happy, independent, and lifelong learners through a collaborative approach with parents.

What it's like

Children make good progress and staff work closely with parents to meet individual needs. Relationships between staff and children are good, and children behave well, learning to share and take turns. Children learn to identify and talk about their emotions, and older children practice good handling skills and follow directions from a football coach.

Play-based learningEYFS curriculumOutdoor learningExperienced staffStrong parent partnership

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

AM: 0900-1200, PM: 1245-1545, All day: 0900-1500, Late: 1500-1545

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1989

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Head Start Day Nursery

Last inspected 24 September 2021 · Jan Burnet

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 make good progress and staff work closely with parents to meet individual needs. Relationships between staff and children are good, and children behave well, learning to share and take turns. Children learn to identify and talk about their emotions, and older children practice good handling skills and follow directions from a football coach.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers have a clear vision for what they want children to achieve.
  • Staff construct a sequenced curriculum which prepares children well for school.
  • Staff use observations, assessments and what parents tell them to plan effectively for the next steps in children's learning.
  • Staff work successfully with parents to identify and then seek additional support for children with additional needs.
  • Staff use sign language and objects for reference to communicate with children who speak English as an additional language and children whose speaking skills are emerging.

Areas to develop

  • 1give young children more time to put their thoughts into words when asking them simple questions, and more time to join in with popular songs and rhymes
  • 2notice and support young children's interest in sensory exploration to a greater extent.
Inspection #10207457 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents share very positive views about the provision.

They comment on the contact they have with their child's key person.

They are very happy with the communication system, which includes constant updates in an online learning journal.

Parents say that they are happy to receive guidance from staff on how to progress children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work successfully with parents to identify and then seek additional support for children with additional needs.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. Risk assessment is effective, and staff identify and successfully minimise potential risks indoors and outdoors.

Inspection history
  • September 2021Good
  • October 2017Outstanding
  • April 2013Good
  • November 2012Good

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