Opening hours
8am to 5pm
Redditch YMCA Pre-School and Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Worcestershire
About this day nursery
YMCA Worcestershire's Squirrels Nursery in Redditch operates with a philosophy centred on fostering wonder and memorable experiences, nurturing children's natural curiosity and creativity. The nursery aims to provide a rich educational environment where purposeful acquisition of skills and knowledge goes hand-in-hand with individual growth, preparing children to be well-rounded, happy individuals ready for a dynamic world.
They believe in an ambitious curriculum that enhances the cultural capital of every child and family, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and referencing 'Birth to Five Matters' for an enhanced curriculum. Children are encouraged to develop age-appropriate independence, strong communication skills, and care for themselves and their environment.
The nursery strives for children to build positive relationships with peers and understand the value of friendship. Squirrels Nursery focuses on holistic development, aiming for children to leave pre-school with foundational knowledge in numbers, writing, reading, early science, and ICT, alongside the independence and social skills necessary to thrive.
Our ethos
At Squirrels Nursery, we believe that all children deserve an education rich in wonder and memorable experiences that allows their natural creativity and curiosity to flourish, alongside the purposeful acquisition of skills and knowledge. We believe that an education that does all this will give children the best chance to become well-rounded, happy individuals, ready to succeed in an ever changing world. We recognise a curriculum that is ambitious and aspirational for all will enhance the cultural capital for every child and family.
What it's like
Children settle very well, with tailored settling-in arrangements. Staff provide activities linked to individual interests, with older children leading their own learning and younger children exploring through play. There is a high emphasis on children becoming independent at different stages, supporting them to be ready for school.
EYFS CurriculumPlay-based LearningHolistic DevelopmentCommunity Engagement
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Age range
12 weeks to preschool
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1978
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Redditch YMCA Pre-School and Nursery
Last inspected 8 October 2024 · Hayley Lapworth
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children settle very well, with tailored settling-in arrangements. Staff provide activities linked to individual interests, with older children leading their own learning and younger children exploring through play. There is a high emphasis on children becoming independent at different stages, supporting them to be ready for school.
Inspector highlights
- The management team has taken action to address weaknesses raised at the last inspection, positively impacting on child safety and improving aspects of the provision.
- Staff work very well together as a team, focusing on supporting children and their families with timely assistance during difficult times.
- Staff support children to feel safe and secure, with new children spending more time with their allocated key person.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive knowledgeable care and support, and the planned curriculum is inclusive for all.
- Parents are extremely positive about the care their children receive, praising the consistent staff, effective key-person system, and well-managed transitions.
Areas to develop
- 1review the organisation of adult-led activities in order to ensure that children's learning can be extended
- 2support staff to develop their skills in communicating with children, with specific reference to engaging them in conversations.
Inspection #10357334 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive care and support from staff who are knowledgeable about what these children know and can do and what they need to do next. The planned curriculum is inclusive for all, offering children a variety of fun experiences that support their all-round development. Consequently, all children make good progress in relation to their starting points.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. Children learn to understand the importance of keeping active and healthy. They participate in early morning 'wake up and shake up sessions', exercising their bodies in preparation for the day ahead.
Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024
Date: March 2012
- October 2024Good
- June 2024Inadequate
- February 2023Good
- April 2017Good
- January 2015Good
- February 2014Requires improvement
- March 2012Good
Frequently asked about Redditch YMCA Pre-School and Nursery
About the setting
Redditch YMCA Pre-School and Nursery registered in 1978. It is run by Worcestershire YMCA Limited, and located in Redditch. The nursery opens each weekday from 8am to 5pm for 51 weeks of the year. It employs 15 members of childcare staff. Of these, two staff hold an early years qualification at level 6, 11 hold an early years qualification at level 3 and two at level 2. The provider offers the government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.
- URN
- EY338265
- Registered person
- Worcestershire YMCA Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Inadequate
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