Opening hours
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, all year round
Pathways Day Nursery Balsall Common
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2023)
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Solihull
About this day nursery
Pathways Day Nursery in Balsall Common, established in 1989 and rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, offers full and part-time early education in a supportive, home-like setting. Located on a primary school site, the nursery operates from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM all year round, guided by a qualified teacher.
It features a dedicated classroom building with a nurturing indoor environment and extensive outdoor spaces, including access to school playing fields and secure areas for curriculum-based learning. The nursery emphasises a forest school approach, encouraging exploration in its natural surroundings.
Each child benefits from a key person who tailors activities to foster their development, aligning with the national Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Guidance. The nursery collaborates closely with parents and is registered to accept funding for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds.
Additional facilities like an adventure playground, forest school, and library enhance the children's learning experience. Pathways also provides before and after-school care for reception-aged children and holiday clubs for primary school children.
The nursery is committed to individual needs, equality, and child safety, with CCTV in operation.
What it's like
Children are welcomed warmly into this inviting and nurturing provision. From the moment they walk through the door, they are sensitively supported to do things for themselves. Staff have high expectations, and children rise to the occasion by offering their thoughts and making choices about how they spend their time.
Ofsted OutstandingForest School ApproachLocated on primary school siteOpen all year
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
2-4 years
Session types
Full-time, Part-time
Established
2001
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Pathways Day Nursery Balsall Common
Last inspected 12 September 2023
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are welcomed warmly into this inviting and nurturing provision. From the moment they walk through the door, they are sensitively supported to do things for themselves. Staff have high expectations, and children rise to the occasion by offering their thoughts and making choices about how they spend their time.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders are exceptional, leading with integrity and ensuring staff are well supported and valued.
- A well-sequenced curriculum is developed by leaders and staff, building on children
- s existing knowledge and promoting strong progress for all children.
- Staff offer just the right amount of support, encouraging independence and self-care skills, and employing highly effective teaching.
- Children behave impeccably, with staff expertly supporting them to understand the impact of their actions on others and to play cooperatively.
- Parents are delighted with the provision, appreciating the smooth transitions and the strong progress children make across all areas of learning.
Inspection #10289110 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment positively on how well staff know their children and the positive, caring and nurturing relationships that are developed.
They are thrilled with the strong progress that children make across all seven areas of learning through the huge range of opportunities on offer.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The skilled and intuitive special education needs coordinator (SENCo) supports staff with her expertise, ensuring that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive swift and impactful intervention. The SENCo and staff work in close partnership with external agencies to ensure that children with SEND make the best possible progress.
Outdoor space
Children delight in participating in physical play. Staff involve children in assessing risks in their outdoor learning environment and support them to develop an awareness of their own safety.
Inspection history
Date: February 2009
- September 2023Outstanding
- November 2017Outstanding
- April 2015Good
- February 2009Outstanding
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