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[West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Highwood Day Nursery # Highwood Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2022) · 3.3 (4 parent reviews) · 54 Stanton Road, BURTON-ON-TRENT, DE15 9RP · Staffordshire Number of places 79 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Staffordshire 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 Highwood Day Nursery, established in 2012, operates all year round from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, except for one week at Christmas and bank holidays, catering to children aged 0-7 years. This nurturing and inclusive setting, rated Outstanding by Ofsted on October 11, 2022, ensures all children thrive, developing secure attachments with staff and displaying high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children are highly motivated to learn through meaningful play, with babies exploring textures and older children engaging in energetic singing and music to develop early literacy skills. The nursery promotes healthy lifestyles through daily physical activity in their extremely well-resourced garden, where children develop large-muscle skills and learn about balanced diets and oral hygiene. Exceptional support is provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff skilfully adapting routines and activities to ensure full inclusion. The nursery also offers unique outdoor learning experiences in its forest school area, where children solve problems and think critically while building shelters. Children also have enjoyable opportunities to learn about the natural world by growing herbs and vegetables and understanding the changing seasons. Staff expertly support communication and language development, weaving in learning opportunities based on children's interests, such as exploring simple sums with construction materials. Cosy reading areas encourage a love for books, with staff bringing stories to life through intonation, expression, and props. The nursery also fosters a sense of responsibility and critical thinking, helping children learn to assess risk and work together. What it's like All children thrive in this nurturing and inclusive nursery, developing secure and loving attachments with staff, leading to high confidence and self-esteem. They are highly motivated to learn through meaningful play, exploring with their senses and developing early literacy skills. Healthy lifestyles are promoted daily through physical activity and education on balanced diets and oral hygiene. Nurturing & Inclusive Outstanding Ofsted Rating SEND Support Outdoor Learning Healthy Lifestyles Early Literacy ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Highwood Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10235763 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198703)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446455) 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 54 Stanton Road, BURTON-ON-TRENT, DE15 9RP [© 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#/-1.61976/52.79069/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BURTON-ON-TRENT - [Day nurseries in BURTON-ON-TRENT](/search?q=BURTON-ON-TRENT) - [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=highwood-day-nursery-de15-9rp-ey446455) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Highwood Day Nursery Last inspected 11 October 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend All children thrive in this nurturing and inclusive nursery, developing secure and loving attachments with staff, leading to high confidence and self-esteem. They are highly motivated to learn through meaningful play, exploring with their senses and developing early literacy skills. Healthy lifestyles are promoted daily through physical activity and education on balanced diets and oral hygiene. Inspector highlights - The manager and owner lead a happy and dynamic team with a clear vision for high-quality service and learning opportunities. - Staff receive excellent professional development opportunities, including regular supervision and targeted training. - Partnerships with parents are superb, with parents highly valuing the nursery and their children's rapid progress. - Exceptional support is offered for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff skilfully adapting routines and activities for full inclusion. - Children have enjoyable opportunities to learn about the natural world, helping to grow herbs and vegetables and understanding changing seasons. Inspection #10235763 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198703) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff offer exceptional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff skilfully adapt routines and activities to ensure that children with SEND are fully included. Outdoor space All children have daily opportunities to play and exercise in the extremely well-resourced garden. They develop their large-muscle skills as they climb and run with their friends. Children have lots of fun in the forest school area as they work together to carefully carry large planks of wood and sticks, enthusiastically testing out their ideas, solving problems and thinking critically as they build a shelter. ## Parent Reviews of Highwood Day Nursery 3.3 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW2WURtHRmY1cFmwSS_YnKUhkVTbjA6jPitEwXUuoykdwCRvm0E=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Domeneque di Ciacca 9 months ago My daughter goes here and I would recommend anyone looking for a nursery for their child. We receive regular reports and photos daily. My daughter is often talking about her friends and key workers. Very supportive when it’s come to reducing nap time and with potty training. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KNmNWODVTRFJwWTJaeldWVkhUMGhKZDI1SVluYxAB!2m1!1s0x487a0217ab59245d:0x65986f37ecf6aa2f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIPy0kOvYNMyZ0mi3otgK6C8O6fEh6sMpR0OCvbYrO-Uc3KDA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Tom Brown 5 years ago Our little boy has enjoyed every moment of his time at Highwood. The staff are all really friendly as are the children. Evryday is full of activities and learning. Highly recommend to any parents searching for a nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNDaDRucndBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a0217ab59245d:0x65986f37ecf6aa2f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV33HBrWcNihDnKrhAs_AEGabbwHCc7YmK8Uzgd05AYM8ZXDlQo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Katt 2 years ago Not so great my little brother goes there and he comes home crying everyday [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqaHRfQk5nEAE!2m1!1s0x487a0217ab59245d:0x65986f37ecf6aa2f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI36jdGC4zw_BRUibKf4l5VznPMmUPYlZmiqYpKXSS1g2-lsQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) bethanie thompson a year ago I wouldn’t send your children/child here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIb2QyM3l3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487a0217ab59245d:0x65986f37ecf6aa2f) Reviews from Google for Highwood Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7320723480280214063&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: November 2012 - October 2022 Outstanding - November 2016 Good - November 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Highwood Day Nursery ### What stands out about the quality of care at Highwood Day Nursery? ### Which funded childcare hours does Highwood Day Nursery accept? ### What part of the country is Highwood Day Nursery in? ### How does Highwood Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### From what age does Highwood Day Nursery accept children? ### How is Highwood Day Nursery classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in BURTON-ON-TRENT Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Highwood Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Violet Way Nursery And Care Club Burton-on-Trent · DE15 9ES ](/nursery/violet-way-nursery-and-care-club-de15-9es-2548232) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### The Firs Day Nursery Burton-on-Trent · DE15 9RQ 4.8(16 reviews) ](/nursery/the-firs-day-nursery-de15-9rq-2801079) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Burton and South Derbyshire College Nursery Burton-on-Trent · DE14 3RL ](/nursery/burton-and-south-derbyshire-college-nursery-de14-3rl-218410) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Burton Burton-on-Trent · DE14 3BY ](/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-burton-de14-3by-2826515) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Our Monkey Club Burton-on-Trent · DE14 3BT 4.8(17 reviews) ](/nursery/our-monkey-club-c-i-c-de14-3bt-2632753) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Sunshine Day Nursery Burton-on-Trent · DE14 3BT ](/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-de14-3bt-ey391567) [See all nurseries in BURTON-ON-TRENT →](/search?q=BURTON-ON-TRENT) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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