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[West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Little Squirrels @ Shrawley # Little Squirrels @ Shrawley Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · Walnut Cottage Nursery, School House, Worcester, WR6 6TT · Worcestershire Number of places 26 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Worcestershire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Squirrels @ Shrawley, established in 2015, is a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years, located in Worcester. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, closing only for bank holidays and Christmas. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well-supported, with staff carrying out assessments, collaborating with parents, and making referrals to specialist services to ensure timely assistance and preparation for their next educational stage. The nursery is committed to outdoor learning, with children enjoying extended periods playing outside and exploring nature through local woodland walks. The leadership team also has plans to enhance the outdoor space by creating an additional area specifically for babies, alongside the existing gardens for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The nursery provides funded early education for eligible children and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring a holistic approach to learning and development. What it's like Staff greet parents and children with smiles and welcome them into the setting. Home visits enable children to get to know staff before they join the nursery. This helps children feel safe and secure. Key persons support transitions between rooms and other settings and share information about children's needs and development. This provides continuity of care and learning for children. Good overall effectiveness Effective SEND support Strong parent partnerships Focus on outdoor learning Promotes communication and language ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 1 August 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Staff greet parents and children with smiles and welcome them into the setting. Home visits enable children to get to know staff before they join the nursery. This helps children feel safe and secure. Key persons support transitions between rooms and other settings and share information about children's needs and development. This provides continuity of care and learning for children. Inspector highlights - Staff greet parents and children with smiles and welcome them into the setting. - Home visits enable children to get to know staff before they join the nursery, helping children feel safe and secure. - Staff plan the curriculum around children's interests, with babies exploring tummy time and pre-school children developing physical skills through yoga sessions. - Children enjoy healthy snacks of fresh fruit and vegetables and learn about where food comes from by growing and harvesting in the nursery garden. - Staff promote children's communication and language skills with songs, stories, and conversations supported with sign language. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, with staff completing assessments and making referrals to specialist services. - Staff support children to develop a positive sense of self, with babies pointing to family photos and toddlers talking about their feelings. - Staff promote a love of books, with babies enjoying story time cuddles and pre-school children voting for their favourite stories. Areas to develop - 1 Help children to develop an awareness of other cultures to prepare them for life in modern day Britain. Inspection #10397792 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286276) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Squirrels @ Shrawley Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10397792 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286276)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489584) 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 Walnut Cottage Nursery, School House, Worcester, WR6 6TT [© 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#/-2.28884/52.28422/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Worcester - [Day nurseries in Worcester](/search?q=Worcester) - [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=little-squirrels-shrawley-wr6-6tt-ey489584) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff complete assessments, work in partnership with parents, and make referrals to specialist services to ensure timely support and preparation for the next stage of education. Outdoor space Children spend extended periods of the day playing outside and explore nature on local woodland walks. Leaders and managers plan to redevelop the outdoor space and create an additional area for babies, alongside the toddler and pre-school garden. EAL / language support Staff promote children's communication and language skills with songs, stories, and conversations supported with sign language. Inspection history Date: February 2016 - August 2025 Good - October 2019 Good - February 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Squirrels @ Shrawley ### How does Little Squirrels @ Shrawley support children with SEND? ### What is the nursery working on developing? ### What kind of childcare setting is Little Squirrels @ Shrawley? ### How does Little Squirrels @ Shrawley support children learning English as an additional language? ### Where is Little Squirrels @ Shrawley located? ### Does Little Squirrels @ Shrawley take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in Worcester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Squirrels @ Shrawley. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Nurture Outdoor Kindergarten Worcester · WR6 6NH 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/nurture-outdoor-kindergarten-wr6-6nh-ey484108) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.8 mi ### Lilliput Farm Day Nursery Nr Stourport · DY13 9SW ](/nursery/lilliput-farm-day-nursery-dy13-9sw-205226) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Little Dragon's Nursery Stourport-on-Severn · DY13 8UN ](/nursery/little-dragon-s-nursery-dy13-8un-2569786) - [ Awaiting first inspection 4.3 mi ### Special Steps Stourport-on-Severn · DY13 8AJ ](/nursery/special-steps-ltd-dy13-8aj-2805751) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.3 mi ### Wulstan's Lodge Childcare Stourport-on-Severn · DY13 8TX ](/nursery/wulstan-s-lodge-childcare-dy13-8tx-ey291703) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### Tiny Toez @ Lords & Ladies Stourport-on-Severn · DY13 8RJ ](/nursery/tiny-toez-lords-ladies-dy13-8rj-2635818) [See all nurseries in Worcester →](/search?q=Worcester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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