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Seesaws Day Nursery and Nursery School
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
85 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Birmingham
About this day nursery
Seesaws Day Nurseries, founded in 1994 by Lady Jayne Ackers, focuses on providing a family-centred childcare experience. Jayne, an experienced educator, established the nursery after realising the need for alternative childcare options that moved away from an institutional feel.
The nursery places children at the core of its philosophy, believing that happiness is key to learning. It has since grown to include five nurseries and three holiday clubs across the West Midlands, emphasising individuality and valuing differences in its learning approaches and activities.
The company's senior team, including Jayne Ackers, Claire Slater, Nick Ackers, Harriett Ackers, Debbie Price, and Wendy Crawford, are dedicated to upholding the nursery's values.
Our ethos
We put our uniqueness down to our values. Our values make us, us; they are the reason we work so well and are able to call ourselves a 'Seesaws family'. Seesaws works because everyone comes together, even through the ups and downs. We are open-minded, attuned, collaborative, and tenacious.
What it's like
Children are welcomed daily by warm, enthusiastic staff and enter a stimulating environment, eager to discover what awaits them. They make exceptional progress in their learning, immersing themselves in events to embed a greater understanding, such as experiencing what it is like for whales to swim through a polluted ocean. Children also enjoy a wealth of opportunities to learn about their local community, taking part in collections for baby banks and charities, and participating in events like Remembrance Day.
Family-centred childcareValues individualityFocus on happiness in learning
Pricing & funding
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Seesaws Day Nursery and Nursery School
Last inspected 17 February 2023 · Nichola Patel
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 daily by warm, enthusiastic staff and enter a stimulating environment, eager to discover what awaits them. They make exceptional progress in their learning, immersing themselves in events to embed a greater understanding, such as experiencing what it is like for whales to swim through a polluted ocean. Children also enjoy a wealth of opportunities to learn about their local community, taking part in collections for baby banks and charities, and participating in events like Remembrance Day.
Inspector highlights
- Children are extremely confident and enthusiastic, demonstrating an excellent understanding of boundaries and respectful interactions with exemplary behaviour.
- Children demonstrate a love of books and stories, with reading areas throughout the nursery and stories supported by props and singing.
- Children access a wide range of teaching and learning opportunities, including sports sessions such as rugby, football, and dance, tailored to individual needs by carefully selected coaches.
- Children make regular visits to a local care home, listening to stories from residents and sharing cake, which helps develop their confidence and understanding of the world.
- Leaders and managers have high expectations, ensuring an ambitious curriculum for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and support staff training to enhance learning experiences.
Inspection #10263525 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment on the incredible support they receive from the staff and express how this positively impacts on their children's development.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Coffee mornings are provided weekly with the nursery special educational needs coordinator, to provide strategies on meeting children's individual needs. Leaders and managers ensure that an ambitious curriculum is planned and provided to meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
The report does not contain specific information about outdoor space or physical play, other than older children excel in physical development as they take part in sports sessions.
Parent Reviews of Seesaws Day Nursery and Nursery School
4.9
(12)
Sophie Brynley-Jones
7 years ago
Fantastic nursery, staff are amazing and my son loves it!
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Randip Bhogal
3 years ago
Best nursery, highly recommended!
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MizCherry A
4 years ago
Very nice staff and my daughter absolutely loves it. Thanks 😊
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Liam Mansfield
in the last week
The care my son receives from the girls/ladies in this nursery is outstanding, he started as a very shy and timid 9 month old baby, his now close to 3 and totally another character, he loves the daily activities Mia & Niamh set, and has formed close bonds with many other staff aswell as children. Amazing and knowledgeable SEN team, that have worked closely with my family to make sure his needs are met 😊 From the Lee family x
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Jodie Kiely
in the last week
Would recommend to anyone! Our little one absolutely loves going here and has come on in leaps and bounds. So welcoming and friendly such a nice safe feeling when you go in and instantly know your baby will be safe and cared for.
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Inspection history
Date: July 2011
- March 2023Outstanding
- February 2023Outstanding
- May 2017Good
- May 2017Good
- May 2015Good
- May 2015Good
- June 2014Requires improvement
- April 2014Requires improvement
- March 2013Requires improvement
- February 2013Requires improvement
- July 2011Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Seesaws Day Nursery and Nursery School
About the setting
Seesaws Day Nursery and Nursery School registered in 2000 and is in Sutton Coldfield. The nursery employs 25 members of childcare staff, with 15 holding level 3 qualifications, five level 2, and one level 6. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, all year round except for one week at Christmas, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- 228931
- Registered person
- Seesaws Day Nurseries Ltd
- 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
- Good
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