Opening hours
7:30am – 6.30pm
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, St Edwards
Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
Number of places
110 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Birmingham
About this day nursery
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, St Edwards, situated in a charming Victorian school building in Selly Park, Birmingham, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery emphasises both indoor and outdoor play, leveraging its direct access to a large garden area.
With a focus on individualised development, the nursery provides a 'Pioneering Pathway' that aims to inspire and empower children through thoughtful learning experiences. They believe in fostering independent and resilient learners by encouraging curiosity, communication, and exploration through play.
The 'Head Start' journey ensures a gentle and supportive transition for new children, while the 'Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies' approach integrates fun and learning for physical and emotional well-being. Additionally, the nursery instills social responsibility and safety consciousness through activities like Mini Medics first aid, promoting compassion and awareness.
Little Pioneers embraces diversity and gives every child a voice, cultivating a sense of kindness and cooperation. The facility is equipped with experienced practitioners, offers nutritious meals, and has convenient opening hours, striving to be a top choice for both children and parents.
Our ethos
We believe that every child deserves access to quality early years education, which is why we nurture the next generation of Little Pioneers. Our 'Pioneering Pathway' is designed to nurture, inspire, and empower children every step of the way, fostering independent and resilient learners through play and meaningful relationships. We also believe every child can make a difference, nurturing compassion, responsibility, and awareness through activities like Mini Medics first aid and visits to care homes.
What it's like
Staff develop good relationships with children and talk to them about their families. They implement robust procedures to ensure children are not exposed to allergens. Staff teach children to behave well, supporting them in conflict and explaining the need to share.
Play-based learningOutdoor playPioneering Pathway curriculumCo-operative values
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, St Edwards
Last inspected 14 May 2024
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 develop good relationships with children and talk to them about their families. They implement robust procedures to ensure children are not exposed to allergens. Staff teach children to behave well, supporting them in conflict and explaining the need to share.
Inspector highlights
- Children are motivated by the activities on offer.
- Children learn to be independent.
- Children are well prepared for their transitions to school.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and health conditions are well supported.
- Parents are happy with the care their children receive.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen the arrangements for supporting and monitoring staff practice more closely so that roles and responsibilities are carried out consistently across the nursery
- 2support staff to implement care practices that consider children's personal space and supports their emotional well-being.
Inspection #EY539603 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They comment about the progress their children make and the support they receive to extend children's learning at home.
some comment that this is not always consistent across the staff team.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and health conditions are well supported. Staff get to know what children are interested in and build relationships with their families. They review children's development regularly and identify where children may require further support. Staff work closely with parents to implement strategies that can be applied consistently between the nursery and at home.
Outdoor space
Children have daily access to outdoor play. They enjoy using the spacious area, where they have plenty of opportunities to develop their large-muscle skills. Staff encourage children to jump across stepping stones, pedal wheeled vehicles and use climbing equipment safely.
Parent Reviews of Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, St Edwards
4.9
(8)
Becci Wright
8 months ago
Our daughter has loved her time at Little Pioneers! The staff and facilities are wonderful. She has developed so much since starting there in so many ways. The staff have also been very supportive and helpful mangaing some ongoing health needs. We cannot recommend them enough!
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Jessica Austin
a year ago
Sending a child to nursery for the first time and returning to work after mat leave is a very nerve wracking and emotional experience. Fortunately, the staff at St. Edwards little pioneers, were amazing. They gently helped ease our child into the transition. They communicate, help with developmental steps and above all are caring and compassionate. Our child loves it and that is such a relief and comfort. Thanks to all!!
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Claire Simmonds
a year ago
The team at little pioneers have been wonderful with helping my girl settle into nursery in the last few weeks. They’ve also supported me as a parent with the transition to nursery with kindness & patience. Thank you.
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KM Hainesclan
2 years ago
The staff at this nursery staff are wonderful, they really take the time to get to know your family not just your little one. We moved from another nursery to this one, because there is a real sense of community and belonging. I could not recommend more highly. Only reason this is not 5 stars is that communication with the office and administrative team can be difficult.
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Kari Batchelor
2 years ago
This nursery is a dream, as soon as you walk in, it’s well organised, staff are super friendly and warm. Large outdoor space with lots of elements from mud kitchen, pirate ship climbing frame, tunnel and hills. I’ve been very impressed.
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Inspection history
Date: April 2023
- May 2024Good
- April 2023Outstanding
Frequently asked about Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, St Edwards
About the setting
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, St Edwards is one of several settings owned by The Midcounties Co-Operative Limited. The nursery registered in 2016 and is located in Birmingham. The nursery employs 33 members of childcare staff, with 28 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY539603
- Registered person
- The Midcounties Co-Operative Limited
- 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
- Good
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