--- title: "Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery, Birmingham" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pathways-woodland-trails-day-nursery-b37-7jt-ey541487 description: "Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery in Birmingham — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2024) · Marlene Croft, Birmingham, B37 7JT · Solihull Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Solihull ## About this day nursery Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery, established in 2016, provides an outstanding, exceptionally nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. Operating all year round, it focuses on developing strong relationships between children, their key person, and co-key person, fostering happiness, respect, and understanding of routines. The day nursery excels in its targeted curriculum, which is developed by taking into account children's individual interests, development, and prior experiences to ensure optimal progress. Staff expertly adapt their teaching for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring an inclusive and challenging curriculum. Children benefit from regular outdoor learning, promoting their physical development and well-being through activities such as exploring gloop with tools and rolling squashes. The nursery prides itself on its language-rich environment, promoting communication, language, and literacy skills through expert staff interactions and opportunities for singing rhymes. This setting provides children with key skills for the next stage of learning, with a strong emphasis on independence and self-care. Parents commend the supportive staff and the happiness of their children. What it's like Children flourish at this exceptionally nurturing nursery, where caring and supportive staff have remarkably high expectations for all children. Relationships between children, their key person and co-key person are excellent, and children are eager to join their peers in wonderfully inviting, active environments. All children display the highest levels of happiness, behave extremely well, are very respectful, and truly understand nursery routines and expectations. Outstanding leadership Nurturing environment Strong SEND support Outdoor learning Language-rich environment Promotes independence ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 → (https://homenicom.co.uk/area/solihull/crime-rate) ## Key facts Age range 0-4 Term time / All Year All Year Waitlist 50 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery Last inspected 2 October 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Staff help children experience real awe and wonder, fostering positive attitudes and critical thinking skills. - The nursery is led by inspirational leaders passionate about their service, providing high-quality coaching for staff development. - Children's communication, language and literacy skills are promoted remarkably well through a language-rich environment and expert staff interactions. - Children's experiences are extremely well planned to ensure they have key skills for the next stage of learning, with expert support for independence and self-care. - Partnership working is a key strength, with highly positive relationships with parents and copious opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Inspection #10360528 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260876) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that the staff are wonderfully supportive and their children are incredibly happy attending. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) incredibly well, putting timely support in place once developmental gaps are identified. They expertly adapt their teaching and practice to ensure children with SEND benefit from an inclusive and challenging curriculum. The leadership team works collaboratively with parents, staff, and professionals to ensure additional funding effectively supports children with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Outdoor space Children's health and well-being are given utmost priority, benefiting from regular outdoor learning and lots of fresh air. This contributes to their physical development, such as when they use tools to explore gloop, and when they roll squashes to see how far they will travel. Inspection history Date: January 2019 - October 2024 Outstanding - January 2019 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery ### What is Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### What funded hours are available at Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery? ### What age range does Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery cater for? ### Are there opportunities for outdoor learning at Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery? ### How long has Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery been established? ### How does Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Does Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery have a strong focus on language development? ### What do parents say about Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery? ## About the setting Pathways, Woodland Trails Day Nursery registered in 2016. It employs 10 members of childcare staff, eight of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery operates all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions run from 7.15am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery provides funded care and early education for children aged from nine months up to four years. URN EY541487 Registered person Pathways Nurseries and Childcare Centres Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Outstanding ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. Claim listing (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim?nursery=pathways-woodland-trails-day-nursery-b37-7jt-ey541487) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. 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