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Norton Hall Children and Family Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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4.5(19 parent reviews) ·Ralph Road, Birmingham, B8 1NA · Birmingham
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

Located in Birmingham, Norton Hall Children and Family Centre, re-registered in 2006, provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children aged two to four. The nursery, which operates during term time, is staffed by eight childcare professionals with qualifications ranging from levels 3 to 7.

Children are greeted by kind, attentive staff who foster a sense of security and belonging, allowing them to confidently explore activities that reflect their interests. The nursery places a high priority on communication and language development, with staff modelling excellent language and encouraging children to make decisions and solve problems.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive exceptional support through strong links with outside agencies and targeted plans. The nursery celebrates all children, recognising their different cultures and respecting individual families, which contributes to children's high self-esteem.

In addition to daily nursery sessions, the centre offers out-of-school provision, including an after-school club and a holiday playscheme, ensuring continued care and engagement for children outside of regular term hours.

What it's like

Children arrive at the nursery happy and eager to learn, greeted by kind, attentive staff who know them and their families well, helping them to settle quickly and feel safe. Children immerse themselves in the stimulating, exciting environment and independently choose activities that reflect their interests. Staff have high expectations, leading to good behaviours, and children are motivated to learn and make good progress, preparing them for school.

Good overall effectivenessAmbitious curriculumStrong parent partnershipsExcellent SEND support

Key facts

Opening hours

Nursery sessions: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm. After-school club: 2.45pm to 6pm during term time. Holiday playscheme: 8.45am to 5.15pm, each day of the school holidays.

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Norton Hall Children and Family Centre

Last inspected 13 October 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at the nursery happy and eager to learn, greeted by kind, attentive staff who know them and their families well, helping them to settle quickly and feel safe. Children immerse themselves in the stimulating, exciting environment and independently choose activities that reflect their interests. Staff have high expectations, leading to good behaviours, and children are motivated to learn and make good progress, preparing them for school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive at the nursery happy and eager to learn, greeted by kind, attentive staff who know them and their families well.
  • Older children eagerly choose to participate in activities and are verbally able to describe what they are doing, supported by staff to learn new words and concepts.
  • Younger children enjoy using a range of pots, pans and resources in the home corner to pretend to cook food, supporting communication, language and imagination.
  • Staff have high expectations for all children, and children exhibit good behaviours, are kind, motivated to learn and make good progress.
  • High priority is given to communication and language development across the nursery.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are exceptionally well supported.
  • The nursery environment is welcoming and is reflective of the community it serves. The manager and staff team prioritise getting to know all children and their families well.
  • Children benefit from the strong links the nursery has with local schools, which helps to keep children safe and supports a smooth transition as children move on to start school.

Areas to develop

  • 1Continue to support staff to firmly embed the curriculum so that they focus clearly on what children need to learn now and next, to ensure children make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10234894 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are exceptionally well supported. The manager and staff have strong links with outside agencies and devise targeted plans of support for each individual child. This ensures children make the best possible progress they can.

Parent Reviews of Norton Hall Children and Family Centre

4.5
(19)
Mrs Shah
a year ago

My boys have mild additional needs and we have used this centre for many years for after school youth club. The staff members have been there for many years, including Reece and Rico. My boys love this place, they like the atmosphere and they like how the staff treat them. They have never been able to remember tests or homework due dates but they always remember Wednesdays youth session at NH! (They remind me in the morning) Thanks to all staff @ NH for making it a safe space for the children! 💛

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Taiba Khatoon
2 years ago

I would just like to say Thank you very much to all the staff at Norton Hall for providing an excellent service for my boys!!!!!

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Baanu Yasin
7 years ago

Nice building. Friendly staff. Used for courses does the job.

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Tanya Collett
7 years ago

Lovely Nursery! Caring staff and Outstanding Ofsted

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Sarah Jee
7 years ago

good holiday club. my 9 yr old love it

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Inspection history

Date: January 2011

  • October 2022Good
  • November 2016Outstanding
  • September 2013Good
  • January 2011Good

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