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Highley Minors Childcare Centre # Highley Minors Childcare Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · The Severn Centre, Bridgnorth Road, Highley, WV16 6JG · Shropshire Number of places 59 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Shropshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Highley Minors Childcare Centre, established in 2004, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 0–10 years. 45am until 6pm, all year round, the nursery, rated Good by Ofsted on 12th March 2024, focuses on supporting children's holistic development. The curriculum is designed to be engaging, with staff encouraging children's natural curiosity by providing opportunities to explore their interests, such as building models or using technology to answer questions. Mathematics is seamlessly woven into daily activities, helping children understand concepts like size and shape. The nursery excels in its support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Sensitive staff use communication aids, sign language, and one-to-one time to help children express their needs and make choices. For instance, staff use sign language to communicate during mealtimes, and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator actively supports children with SEND. Children are also encouraged to develop independence and self-care skills, such as tidying up and scraping their own bowls after meals. Furthermore, the setting promotes healthy habits through excellent routines and discussions about oral health and nutritious eating. Parents have expressed gratitude for the staff's support, particularly in nurturing their children's speech development. What it's like Staff welcome and support children's views, providing opportunities to explore their interests, such as building 'Big Ben' or using technology to answer inquisitive questions. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from sensitive staff support, using sign language and communication aids. Staff encourage independence, teaching self-care skills and promoting tidiness. Good Ofsted rating Strong SEND support Mathematics-rich curriculum Promotes independence Healthy routines ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://homenicom.co.uk/area/shropshire/crime-rate) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 6pm Age range 0-4 Term time / All Year All Year Established 2004 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Highley Minors Childcare Centre Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10300898 Lead inspector Mikaela Stallard Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244611)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290170) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Severn Centre, Bridgnorth Road, Highley, WV16 6JG Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 6pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.38437/52.45111/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Highley - [Day nurseries in Highley](/search?q=Highley) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=highley-minors-childcare-centre-wv16-6jg-ey290170) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Highley Minors Childcare Centre Last inspected 12 March 2024 · Mikaela Stallard 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 Staff welcome and support children's views, providing opportunities to explore their interests, such as building 'Big Ben' or using technology to answer inquisitive questions. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from sensitive staff support, using sign language and communication aids. Staff encourage independence, teaching self-care skills and promoting tidiness. Inspector highlights - Staff use additional funding well to support disadvantaged children and those falling behind in their development. - Those staff who work with older children effortlessly adapt their practice to ensure that teaching constantly engages children. - Mathematics is weaved through the curriculum. - Children benefit from activities to promote their fine and gross motor skills. - Excellent routines are in place to reinforce healthy messages to children. Areas to develop - 1 evaluate the continuous provision to ensure that younger children are consistently engaged in purposeful play - 2 develop a stronger oversight of staff practice to further support the quality of teaching and learning. Inspection #10300898 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244611) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > thankful for the support staff give their children, including how they nurture their speech Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities greatly benefit from sensitive staff who support them to make choices. For instance, staff sign 'spoon' at mealtimes to ensure that they understand what cutlery children want. They use communication aids and one-to-one time to encourage children to communicate their feelings and needs. Staff use sign language, pictures and real objects to reinforce children's vocabulary growth. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Outdoors, toddlers ride bicycles with good control as they play a game of 'stop and go'. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: March 2009 - March 2024 Good - May 2023 Requires improvement - July 2017 Outstanding - March 2013 Good - March 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Highley Minors Childcare Centre ### What is Highley Minors Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating? ### What funded hours are available at Highley Minors Childcare Centre? ### What are the opening hours for Highley Minors Childcare Centre? ### Does Highley Minors Childcare Centre support children with special educational needs? ### When was Highley Minors Childcare Centre established? ### How does Highley Minors Childcare Centre encourage independence in children? ### Does Highley Minors Childcare Centre receive good parent feedback? ## About the setting Highley Minors Childcare Centre registered in 2004 and is located in Highley, Bridgnorth. The nursery employs 20 members of childcare staff, with 15 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas, from Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY290170 Registered person Highley Minors Childcare Committee Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Requires improvement ## Nearby day nurseries in Highley Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Highley Minors Childcare Centre. - [ Ofsted: Good 5.8 mi ### Dad's The Word Bridgnorth · WV16 5NQ ](/nursery/dad-s-the-word-wv16-5nq-ey538064) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.9 mi ### Little Green House Nursery Bridgnorth · WV15 5AG 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/little-green-house-nursery-wv15-5ag-2739051) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.1 mi ### Ever After Day Nursery Mortimer · DY14 8AF ](/nursery/ever-after-day-nursery-dy14-8af-ey436114) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.1 mi ### Tots @ Franche Kidderminster · DY11 5QB ](/nursery/tots-franche-dy11-5qb-ey489517) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.4 mi ### Poppets Nursery Bridgnorth · WV16 4HL ](/nursery/poppets-nursery-wv16-4hl-ey541413) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.5 mi ### The World Outside Kindergarten Kidderminster · DY11 5PQ ](/nursery/the-world-outside-kindergarten-dy11-5pq-2631928) [See all nurseries in Highley →](/search?q=Highley) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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