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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Highmore Hedgehogs Nursery # Highmore Hedgehogs Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Westfields Community Hall, Highmore Street, HEREFORD, HR4 9PG · Herefordshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Herefordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Highmore Hedgehogs Nursery, established in May 2000, is a charitable, non-profit organisation committed to delivering exceptional and affordable childcare within the Westfields area of Hereford. Located in Westfields Community Hall with expansive views overlooking the racecourse, the nursery provides a vibrant and spacious playroom, complemented by a smaller area for focused activities or quiet time. Children benefit from a free-flow system, granting them continuous access to a large patio and garden, fostering exploration and investigation in all weather conditions. The nursery welcomes children from 18 months old and currently accommodates a maximum of 30 children per session. Parents are encouraged to visit at any time and are invited to participate in activities and spend time at the nursery. Highmore Hedgehogs focuses on providing a secure, warm, and inviting atmosphere where children can engage in play, learning, and development through a diverse range of stimulating activities, promoting imagination, socialisation, and enjoyment. Our ethos We aim to provide a safe, warm and welcoming environment, in which children can play, learn and develop. We believe that by offering a wide range of fun and stimulating activities, children have the opportunity to explore and investigate, use their imagination, make friends … and most importantly … HAVE FUN! What it's like Children arrive at the nursery happy and are met by nurturing staff. They take responsibility for their belongings and greet staff with cuddles. Children behave well, play cooperatively, and benefit from an ambitious curriculum, making independent choices and showing eagerness to play and learn. Charity-run Free-flow play Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a flat hourly rate with no additional fees for consumables or services. Bills can be paid monthly or in full at the start of each term. Charges apply for all booked sessions, including when a child is absent due to sickness or holiday. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - No extra charges for consumables or additional services. - Fees are payable monthly or in full at the beginning of term. - All booked sessions must be paid for, including during child holiday or sickness. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Age range 18 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Staff 10 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Highmore Hedgehogs Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10280294 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223074)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464526) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.highmorehedgehogs.co.uk/) Westfields Community Hall, Highmore Street, HEREFORD, HR4 9PG [© 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#/-2.73525/52.07151/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near HEREFORD - [Day nurseries in HEREFORD](/search?q=HEREFORD) - [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=highmore-hedgehogs-nursery-hr4-9pg-ey464526) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Highmore Hedgehogs Nursery Last inspected 9 June 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 arrive at the nursery happy and are met by nurturing staff. They take responsibility for their belongings and greet staff with cuddles. Children behave well, play cooperatively, and benefit from an ambitious curriculum, making independent choices and showing eagerness to play and learn. Inspector highlights - Leaders strive to deliver high-quality care and education, working well together and dedicated to their roles. - Staff know the children well and plan a wide range of interesting play activities around their interests, leading to good progress. - Children develop early literacy skills, finding their name cards to self-register and listening attentively to stories. - Partnerships with parents are well established, with staff seeking information on induction to plan activities and keeping parents updated on achievements. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well, with additional funding used for individual needs and staff working in partnership with parents and external agencies. Areas to develop - 1 build on opportunities for key persons to spend focused time with their key children to enhance their relationships and further support children's learning - 2 review the organisation of everyday routines to further support and enhance children's learning - 3 provide children with English as additional language even more opportunities to be able to communicate their wants and needs to fully promote their emerging speech and language skills. Inspection #10280294 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223074) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Any additional funding the nursery receives is used to support children's individual needs, such as for extra staffing and additional resources. Staff work in partnership with parents and a number of external agencies to ensure that children receive the help they need to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children listen and follow staff's instructions as they play outside in the garden. They develop an understanding of space and measure as they fill and empty different-sized containers with sand and water. ## Parent Reviews of Highmore Hedgehogs Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUwb-3-3Dyps05Qb5VyYsT_TnCBJLgDg0xSnhJUXbPtI5A1G1xJ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) tim orourke 9 years ago Very helpful when i was looking for a new phone [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnMFBDVXF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48704a1ea165f74d:0x97c6ed93d03e0849) Reviews from Google for Highmore Hedgehogs Nursery. 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