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Little Valers Pre-school Committee

Ofsted: Expected standard·Grove Vale Primary School, Monksfield Avenue, BIRMINGHAM, B43 6AL · Sandwell
Number of places
24 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Sandwell

About this day nursery

Little Valers Pre-school Committee, registered in 2010, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Birmingham, B43 6AL, catering to children aged 3-4 years. The pre-school has achieved an overall "Good" rating from Ofsted, with its latest inspection on January 15, 2026, highlighting a "Strong standard" in behaviour, attitudes, and establishing routines.

The setting prioritises a calm and respectful learning environment where children feel safe and secure, fostering their independence and social skills. Leaders have implemented an ambitious EYFS curriculum that covers all areas of learning, ensuring children are well-prepared for school.

The pre-school provides dedicated support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through tailored one-to-one support, visual aids, and collaboration with external professionals. Children who speak English as an additional language (EAL) receive assistance with key words in their home languages and visual cues.

The setting provides outdoor learning opportunities, which leaders are exploring to enhance further. The pre-school operates Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with extended hours available between 7:30 AM and 6 PM.

What it's like

Children arrive happily at the setting, where they are greeted with warm smiles and friendly conversations. The caring staff build positive relationships with children, helping them feel safe and secure and settle quickly. Children learn early literacy and mathematical skills and develop independence, preparing them for school. Children display resilience and develop positive attitudes to learning, persevering to overcome obstacles.

Calm environmentHigh expectationsRespectful behaviourTailored SEND supportAmbitious curriculum

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 AM to 6 PM

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
3 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Valers Pre-school Committee

Last inspected 15 January 2026 · Sue Bradford

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily at the setting, where they are greeted with warm smiles and friendly conversations. The caring staff build positive relationships with children, helping them feel safe and secure and settle quickly. Children learn early literacy and mathematical skills and develop independence, preparing them for school. Children display resilience and develop positive attitudes to learning, persevering to overcome obstacles.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy learning in a calm and respectful environment.
  • Leaders and staff have high expectations for behaviour and consistently model respectful and kind behaviours.
  • Children are highly respectful of established routines and instructions from staff.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from tailored one-to-one support.
  • Leaders deliver an ambitious curriculum that covers all areas of learning and benefits children positively.
  • Leaders work closely with families to ensure that children settle quickly and attend regularly, and promote regular attendance.
  • Children develop a sense of belonging and build respectful relationships.
  • Leaders prioritise working in partnership with parents and carers.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should develop ongoing professional development opportunities to ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skills they need to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to make the progress of which they are capable of in their learning and development.
  • 2Staff should consistently plan and adapt teaching to promote the engagement and participation of all children in group activities.
Inspection #10116477 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive support to follow routines and timely reminders, ensuring their full engagement and fostering a sense of security and belonging. They benefit from tailored one-to-one support to help meet their developmental goals, using signs and pictures to develop their understanding of routines. Leaders seek advice from outside professionals to implement individual targets and learning plans, ensuring targeted support. Leaders also ensure that children with SEND are engaged and enjoy their learning, and are making progress.

Outdoor space

Children typically enjoy playing and being physically active in the outdoor environment. Leaders have recognised changes that could be made to the outdoor learning environment to enrich opportunities for children's learning.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language receive support through key words in their home languages and visual cues, helping them settle quickly and access all learning opportunities.

Inspection history

Date: July 2011

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • March 2020Good
  • August 2015Outstanding
  • July 2011Good

Frequently asked about Little Valers Pre-school Committee

About the setting

Little Valers Pre-school Committee is a childcare on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on 14/07/2010. It is located at Grove Vale Primary School, Monksfield Avenue, BIRMINGHAM, B43 6AL. The setting operates Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 15:30 and is registered on the Early Years Register (EYR).

URN
EY411052
Registered person
Little Valers Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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