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Little Owl Childcare Woodland Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Burntwood Rugby Club, The Sportsway, Burntwood, WS7 3PH · Staffordshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Little Owl Childcare Woodland Nursery, established in 2019, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Burntwood. Opening term-time from Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm, and Fridays, 8am until midday, the nursery provides a stimulating outdoor environment for children aged 2 to 4 years old.

Rated as 'Good' overall by Ofsted in November 2021, with 'Outstanding' leadership and management, children here are encouraged to lead their own play within the forest trees, exploring loose parts and engaging in imaginative scenarios. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, allowing children to fully submerge themselves in purposefully planned activities.

They test out ideas in the natural environment, balancing on logs and exploring senses with natural elements. The nursery has secure arrangements for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), where staff collaboratively develop targeted plans tailored to individual needs and next steps for learning.

They purposefully select and implement guidance that benefits children's speech and language progression. Leaders and managers also prioritise the development of children's small and large muscle skills, ensuring they build core strength essential for good sitting and early writing.

Parents have noted that their children are well prepared for school after attending Little Owl Childcare Woodland Nursery.

What it's like

Children enjoy attending this woodland nursery. They are happy and demonstrate that they feel secure to learn and play safely among the forest trees. Children confidently lead their own play, explore loose parts, and engage in imaginary scenarios, showing high self-esteem and interest in literature.

Outdoor learningStimulating environmentStrong parent partnershipsIndividualised supportDeveloping resilience

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday from 8am until 5pm, and Friday from 8am until midday.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Owl Childcare Woodland Nursery

Last inspected 17 November 2021 · Mikaela Stallard

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy attending this woodland nursery. They are happy and demonstrate that they feel secure to learn and play safely among the forest trees. Children confidently lead their own play, explore loose parts, and engage in imaginary scenarios, showing high self-esteem and interest in literature.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers implement effective procedures to ensure they meet the needs of all children.
  • Children have the capacity during free play to engage in risky play and develop resilience.
  • Leaders and managers work collaboratively with a large network of professionals to ensure children's needs are met.
  • Relationships with parents and carers are effective.
  • Leaders and managers prioritise children's small- and large-muscle skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1allow children more time to think of answers for themselves and express their own ideas and suggestions.
Inspection #10208355 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say how well prepared their children are for school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work well together to develop targeted plans, which are specific to the child's individual needs and next steps for learning. They purposefully select and implement guidance that benefits children's speech and language progression. There are secure arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children fully submerge themselves into purposefully planned activities within an outdoor environment. They are free to lead their own play and test out their ideas in the stimulating natural environment, balancing on logs and exploring their senses with natural elements.

Parent Reviews of Little Owl Childcare Woodland Nursery

5.0
(3)
Chris Laband
7 months ago

We absolutely adore this nursery. It's such an amazing and incredibly fun place for our little one to spend their days. The space itself is beautifully designed and filled with lots to keep them engaged and entertained, it's also really nice to know our child is spending his day in nature, not cooped up inside. The team are amazing. They're all very kind, supportive, and patient. They demonstrate a genuine dedication to each child, truly getting to know each individual and providing exceptional guidance and support.

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Alyson Brown
3 years ago

The outdoor environment was just what our child needed. Located next to Burntwood Rugby Club, this little gem has so much to offer. The staff are fantastic and our little one loves the food. Highly recommended.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2021

  • December 2021Good
  • November 2021Good

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