Holy Cross Pre School Nursery is a term-time setting in Sutton Coldfield for children aged two to eleven. It operates from Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm. At its inspection in November 2023, Ofsted rated the provision as Good. The inspector reported that the setting provides a rich educational programme to help children acquire skills for school, with staff planning activities based on observation of the children’s varying ages and capabilities.
The curriculum includes outdoor learning, where children use a forest area to learn about changing seasons and care for vegetables and fruits in an allotment. According to Ofsted, promoting children's health and emotional well-being is a primary focus for staff. The inspector highlighted the inclusive environment, noting that staff have a deep knowledge of the children they care for, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All children participate in targeted sessions such as 'bucket time'.
What it's like
Staff focus on children's emotional well-being and resilience, with even the youngest confidently managing routines. Strong relationships with key children help staff identify and address additional needs, ensuring an inclusive environment where all children, including those with SEND, engage in targeted sessions like 'bucket time' with high enjoyment.
The nursery applies weekly charges for consumables and lunches based on chosen session packages. Options include full days, morning sessions (with or without lunch), and afternoon sessions, with rates calculated on a weekly basis.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Session types
Morning Kids' Club session 1 (7:30 am - 9:00 am), Morning Kids' Club session 2 (7:50 am - 9:00 am), Full day Nursery (9:00 am - 3:00 pm), Afternoon Kids' Club session 1 (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm), Afternoon Kids' Club session 2 (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm), Nursery morning session only (9:00 am - 12:00 pm), Nursery morning session and lunch (9:00 am - 12:30 pm), Nursery afternoon session and lunch (12:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Age range
2 to 4 years (nursery hours), up to 11 years (Kids' Club hours)
Food
Daily cooked lunches on school site are part of nursery fees.
Waitlist
A waiting list will be recorded and updated from time to time by the Nursery Manager.
Opening hours
7:30 am to 5:30 pm, during term time
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Last inspected 7 November 2023 · Parm Sansoyer
What it's like to attend
Staff focus on children's emotional well-being and resilience, with even the youngest confidently managing routines. Strong relationships with key children help staff identify and address additional needs, ensuring an inclusive environment where all children, including those with SEND, engage in targeted sessions like 'bucket time' with high enjoyment.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Staff swiftly identify any additional needs to help close gaps in children's learning. Staff caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have a deep knowledge of their unique personalities. Providing an inclusive environment is at the heart of staff's practice, with all children participating in 'bucket time,' a targeted session for children with SEND. The manager works closely with the nursery's special educational needs coordinator to ensure that any additional funding children receive is used to enhance their experiences.
The rich learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, makes a significant contribution to children's development and learning. The curriculum incorporates opportunities for children to learn about the changing seasons through using the forest area. Children learn about the benefits of fresh produce as they care for the vegetables and fruits in the allotment.
Wonderful school! :) The nursery is clean, bright and all the teachers are very kind and loving, my kid loves going to school everyday, always with smile and happy. It's a forest near school and they always go out to discover the nature. The teachers are work hard and loves the children. My kid is not good at English and they will try different ways to communicate with him. I am very appreciated all their efforts and loves. 💕 I would recommend the nursery. 👍
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All three of my children have attended holy cross pre-school nursery. I can not recommend them enough. The staff are amazing, thoughtful, caring and go the extra mile to provide the best care for all their children. My kids always came out smiling and developed all sorts of interests and skills whilst there. They still attend the pre-school wrap around care, for which I would be lost without, as a working mom. It is lovely to see how the older children interact with the younger children, along with well planned and thought out activities to suit every child.
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A wonderful pre-school nursery, I moved my son from a private nursery to Holy Cross & couldn’t have been happier. He has come on leaps & bounds since being with the nursery. All the staff are wonderful & always willing to offer a helping hand🌟
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I have sent both of daughters here and would highly recommend this nursery. They spend lots of time outside, which they love and they provide lots of different activities for the children. The staff are all lovely and get to know each and every child.
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Fantastic pre-school ! Brilliant staff! It has been an absolute pleasure to send both my children x Thankyou so much to all the staff over the years for their incredible compassion and care!
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Date: July 2014
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