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Staffordshire University Woodlands Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(3 parent reviews)
·Staffordshire University, Off Lordship Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2TQ · Stoke-on-Trent
Number of places
120 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent

About this day nursery

Woodlands Day Nursery, situated at Staffordshire University's Stoke-on-Trent campus, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children ranging from infants to five-year-olds. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and experienced staff who are committed to fostering each child's development through a diverse curriculum that encourages exploration, learning, and play.

With a strong emphasis on outdoor activities, children regularly engage with nature in the nursery's secure garden space, promoting physical well-being and an appreciation for the natural world. The nursery also provides healthy and freshly prepared meals, accommodating various dietary needs.

Flexible attendance options, including full-day and sessional care, are available to support the diverse schedules of families, particularly those connected with the university. Woodlands Day Nursery is dedicated to creating a supportive community where children can thrive and build a solid foundation for future learning.

What it's like

Leaders and staff put children at the heart of what they do at this nursery. They are passionate about the care and education they provide, and they offer an extensive range of learning opportunities for all children, which helps them to make good progress. Staff understand the importance of building secure relationships with children and are attentive to their emotional needs.

University campus nurseryOutdoor play-focusedHealthy meals providedExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable monthly in advance. Additional hours may be booked subject to availability, charged at an hourly rate. The setting participates in government funding schemes.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees are payable monthly in advance.
  • Additional hours are subject to availability.

Key facts

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session

Food

Meals provided, catering for all dietary requirements

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Staffordshire University Woodlands Day Nursery

Last inspected 4 June 2024 · Christine Ward

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Leaders and staff put children at the heart of what they do at this nursery. They are passionate about the care and education they provide, and they offer an extensive range of learning opportunities for all children, which helps them to make good progress. Staff understand the importance of building secure relationships with children and are attentive to their emotional needs.

Inspector highlights

  • Children become good communicators.
  • Children are independent.
  • Children learn to be respectful of one another.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
  • Parents speak highly of the care their children receive.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop ways to gather more feedback from parents to further strengthen partnerships and gain more knowledge of what can be improved.
Inspection #10344903 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say they make really good progress as a result of attending the nursery.

Parents comment that staff are friendly and their children are excited to attend nursery.

They appreciate the experiences their children are offered and say they make really good progress as a result of attending the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff work closely with other professionals and families to ensure that children receive the support they need to make good progress. They consider the individual needs of children and offer play opportunities that all children can engage with. Staff are proactive in finding strategies to support children's learning while waiting for advice from external services.

Outdoor space

The outdoor space is uniquely designed to provide opportunities for children to learn how to take risks and develop their physical skills in a range of ways. Staff support children to navigate different levels of surface and teach them to climb safely over purpose-built equipment. An outdoor corridor provides children with further opportunities to learn outdoors where staff read stories to children and organise various other resources for children to play with.

Parent Reviews of Staffordshire University Woodlands Day Nursery

5.0
(3)

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Inspection history

Date: June 2024

  • July 2024Good
  • June 2024Good

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