--- title: "Mulberry Bush Nursery, Shrewsbury | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-sy1-4dq-ey458254 description: "Mulberry Bush Nursery in Shrewsbury — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Mulberry Bush Nursery in Shrewsbury Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 5.0 (4 Google reviews) · Ditherington Road, SHREWSBURY, SY1 4DQ · Shropshire Number of places 72 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Shropshire ## About this day nursery Mulberry Bush Nursery, registered in 2012, is located in Shrewsbury and provides childcare for children aged 0 to 4. The day nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, with a capacity for 72 children and 101 currently on roll. The dedicated team of 20 staff members, 17 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications, provide a warm and welcoming environment for children and their families. The day nursery places a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, with a new manager who has a clear vision for the setting and is actively working with the local authority to enhance staff training and safeguarding policies. Through a well-sequenced curriculum and effective key-person system, children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their social skills, and express their imaginations, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating experience for all. Mulberry Bush Nursery also provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children. What it's like Staff provide both children and their families with a warm welcome to the nursery. Children recognise that staff enjoy their company and want to join in with their play. The staff know children's play interests and plan the learning environment to reflect this, which helps to engage and motivate children to play and explore. Warm welcome Engaging activities Strong curriculum Good safeguarding Effective key-person system ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mulberry Bush Nursery Last inspected 1 August 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Staff provide children and their families with a warm welcome to the nursery. - The new manager has a clear vision for the nursery and has worked with the local authority to address staff training and safeguarding policies. - The manager and staff have developed a well-sequenced and progressive curriculum. - Staff identify gaps in children's learning and development and plan effectively for these. - Children confidently engage in activities and enjoy creating artwork. - Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and consistently teach them how to manage their emotions. - There is an effective key-person system in place to build secure relationships and promote children's well-being. - Staff value partnership working with parents, who appreciate the regular communication and support for their children's continued learning at home. - Children learn about good hygiene, healthy choices, and develop social skills by taking turns and using their imaginations. - The manager and staff make good use of books and songs to deliver their curriculum, particularly for communication and language. - The safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear policies and procedures in place. - Parents say that their children thrive at the nursery and love to attend. Areas to develop - 1 Monitor the quality of education precisely to identify where staff need further support in their teaching. - 2 Support staff to use what they already know about children to plan precisely for their learning and help them to build on their knowledge and understanding. - 3 Enhance arrangements for communication between staff when children have a new key person, so staff have a comprehensive understanding about children's achievements. Inspection #10294826 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227260) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) ensures that timely referrals are made to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) so they receive the necessary help. ## Google Reviews of Mulberry Bush Nursery 5.0 (4 Google reviews) Ashleigh Nicholls 7 months ago Wonderful nursery Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xFelIyWTNTVmRUZFZwdFJtVjFSMEZvTlhCSWQwRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a9e8d8d1c10e5:0xfb12a697caf823d6) Sally East 3 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoc3I3RDZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a9e8d8d1c10e5:0xfb12a697caf823d6) Pawel Piatek 5 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURTZ3Z2WkxREAE!2m1!1s0x487a9e8d8d1c10e5:0xfb12a697caf823d6) Kara Wallace 8 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBNzh1aWR3EAE!2m1!1s0x487a9e8d8d1c10e5:0xfb12a697caf823d6) Reviews from Google for Mulberry Bush Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=18091705823976235990&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: July 2013 - August 2023 Good - April 2023 Inadequate - July 2017 Good - March 2014 Good - July 2013 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Mulberry Bush Nursery ### What is Mulberry Bush Nursery working to improve? ### Which funded hours does Mulberry Bush Nursery accept? ### Is Mulberry Bush Nursery Ofsted registered? ### What are the opening hours at Mulberry Bush Nursery? ### Does Mulberry Bush Nursery take babies? ### How is Mulberry Bush Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### How does Mulberry Bush Nursery support children with SEND? ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. 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