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She absolutely loves nursery and is always so happy leaving me to go in and I’m confident in the high quality of care provided by all of the lovely staff. I had some concerns about her language development which the staff also noticed however she’s now a complete chatterbox and this is down to nursery. My baby also attends nursery and loves the staff and comes out so happy. The nursery is so homely and I’d send my children everyday if I could as they enjoy themselves so much.", "datePublished": "2021-02-02T18:41:11.714626Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "abomb1st" }, "reviewBody": "My daughter loves going. The staff are all very helpful and I’m confident she is being looked after well. 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The Column Nursery # The Column Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · The Column Nursery, Bell Lane, Shrewsbury, SY2 5HJ · Shropshire Number of places 24 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Shropshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Column Nursery, established in 2021, provides a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. 45am to 6pm, the nursery fosters strong attachments between children and their key persons, ensuring children feel safe and settled. The dedicated staff team implements a rich and varied curriculum that introduces children to new experiences, building on their individual interests through observations and assessments. This approach supports children in making good progress in their learning and development. The nursery places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, with daily story time and activities like French and dance lessons to broaden vocabulary. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support, benefiting from close collaboration between staff, parents, and external agencies such as speech and language therapists. The nursery encourages independence and prepares children for their next stage in education, with staff attentive to individual care needs, including dietary requirements and sleep routines. Outdoor learning is incorporated into daily life, with children observing and identifying birds at feeders in the garden. The Column Nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in its latest inspection on 31 May 2023. What it's like Children attending this nursery receive love and warmth from the team of dedicated staff. They develop strong attachments to their key person and other staff, which helps them to feel safe. Children behave very well. Staff are positive role models and consistently demonstrate good manners and kindness to others. Rich and varied curriculum Strong SEND support Excellent communication skills Positive role models Good behaviour Attentive care ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday: 07:45 - 18:00 Age range 3m - 5y Term time / All Year All Year Session types Sessional, Full Day Established 2021 Waitlist waiting list ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Column Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10289455 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222916)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2630874) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery The Column Nursery, Bell Lane, Shrewsbury, SY2 5HJ Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.45am until 6pm. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-column-nursery-sy2-5hj-2630874) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Column Nursery Last inspected 31 May 2023 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 Children attending this nursery receive love and warmth from the team of dedicated staff. They develop strong attachments to their key person and other staff, which helps them to feel safe. Children behave very well. Staff are positive role models and consistently demonstrate good manners and kindness to others. Inspector highlights - Children engage in a rich and varied curriculum that introduces them to new experiences. - Staff use observation and assessments to build on children's interests and begin to extend their learning. - Communication and language development is well supported. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. - Staff are attentive to children's individual care needs. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the feedback staff receive during supervision meetings to ensure they benefit from focused, individual targets that help elevate their already good teaching skills to an even higher level. Inspection #10289455 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222916) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff work closely with parents and other agencies to enhance their experiences. Speech and language therapists share strategies with staff, which are then used to support children's communication skills. All children make good progress with the support of the nurturing staff. Outdoor space Children enjoy looking through the window and watching the birds as they visit the feeders that they have in the garden. Staff display images of different birds in the window and children look through a book to identify the birds that they see. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of The Column Nursery 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIi_R21V0UFaP756QTv6DxJS-HO21LHAzAeFeVerjFuChh93w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amy 5 years ago My daughter has been attending the Column nursery since January after her last nursery unexpectedly shut down, I was nervous about sending her to a new setting as she’s very sensitive however on looking around the column nursery she didn’t want to leave. She absolutely loves nursery and is always so happy leaving me to go in and I’m confident in the high quality of care provided by all of the lovely staff. I had some concerns about her language development which the staff also noticed however she’s now a complete chatterbox and this is down to nursery. My baby also attends nursery and loves the staff and comes out so happy. The nursery is so homely and I’d send my children everyday if I could as they enjoy themselves so much. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5a1lUOG9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x4164e6fcb55559dd:0x6c0c0dee4f51da4d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI5gWXMFvxbEz-lUiEA4WzQsl7NoouatdEgC9J18ou4UG5EYw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) abomb1st 6 years ago My daughter loves going. The staff are all very helpful and I’m confident she is being looked after well. Highly recommend! 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7785613173000886861&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2023 - July 2023 Good - May 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about The Column Nursery ### What is The Column Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### Does The Column Nursery accept funded hours? ### What age range does The Column Nursery cater for? ### Does The Column Nursery support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? ### When was The Column Nursery established? ### Does The Column Nursery offer outdoor learning experiences? ### How can I contact The Column Nursery? ## About the setting The Column Nursery registered in 2021. The nursery employs eight members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas, with sessions from 7.45am until 6pm. The nursery also operates a holiday club during school holidays and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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