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The Nest Nursery in Birmingham

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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4.3(6 Google reviews) ·Gunter Primary School, Gunter Road, Birmingham, B24 0RU · Birmingham
Number of places
32 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

The Nest Nursery in Birmingham provides care for children aged from one to four years. It is open from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. According to Ofsted, the day nursery has a calm, happy, and sociable atmosphere where staff place a high priority on children's emotional development. Children have access to a challenging outdoor area and forest school activities, and they are encouraged to explore both the indoor and outdoor environments.

The inspector noted that inclusive practice is a strength, with children who need extra support being quickly identified and helped. Staff support children's independence from an early age and use everyday experiences for mathematical development. Language skills are fostered through books, songs and rhymes. Ofsted inspected the day nursery in April 2022 and gave it an overall rating of Good, finding that all children are well supported and show positive attitudes towards learning.

Our ethos

The Nest Nursery aims to provide a calm, tranquil environment that feels like an extension of home, using natural, open-ended resources to foster imagination and curiosity. They place a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with dedicated Forest School sessions and significant time spent connecting with nature. This approach is complemented by music sessions and activities designed to enhance communication skills.

What it's like

There is a calm, happy and sociable atmosphere at this nursery. Staff place a high priority on children's emotional development and children develop warm and trusting relationships. All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well supported and show positive attitudes towards learning.

Curiosity ApproachForest SchoolNatural ResourcesOutdoor LearningHealthy Meals

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged based on age bands and session types, payable monthly in advance. Options include full days and half days (morning or afternoon). Rates include breakfast, lunch, and tea.

Good to know

  • Fees are payable monthly in advance.
  • Morning sessions are 7:15am to 12:45pm; afternoon sessions are 1:00pm to 6:00pm.
  • Fees include breakfast, lunch, and tea.
  • A non-refundable registration fee applies.
  • Late collection incurs an additional fee.

Key facts

Food

Healthy, well-balanced menu prepared off-site by our own chef

Opening hours

7:15am to 6.00pm

Age range

0 - 5

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Nest Nursery

Last inspected 28 April 2022

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

There is a calm, happy and sociable atmosphere at this nursery. Staff place a high priority on children's emotional development and children develop warm and trusting relationships. All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well supported and show positive attitudes towards learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enthusiastically explore in the indoor and outdoor environments and find interesting and inspiring activities to develop their imagination.
  • Children's independence skills are nourished from a very early age. They enjoy doing things for themselves, and staff use everyday experiences to support mathematical development.
  • Children learn about oral hygiene to extend their knowledge of healthy practices.
  • Inclusive practice is a strength of the nursery. Children who need extra support are quickly identified, and staff work with outside agencies to ensure they receive additional support.
  • The nursery supports children's early language development through fostering a love of books, songs and rhymes.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider further how the needs of babies and younger children are met when engaging in large-group activities with older children
  • 2ensure that learning intentions for activities are clear so that staff can support children to make even better progress.
Inspection #10116314 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well supported and show positive attitudes towards learning. Children who need extra support are quickly identified. Staff work with outside agencies and share any concerns promptly. This ensures that children receive any additional support needed to help them to make the best progress possible. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children enthusiastically explore in the indoor and outdoor environments and find interesting and inspiring activities to develop their imagination. Children have good opportunities to progress in their physical development. They have access to a challenging outdoor area. Children solve problems with support from staff, for example, at forest school, children think about, talk, and try different options to get a hoop down from a tree, using long sticks.

Google Reviews of The Nest Nursery

4.3
(6 Google reviews)
Kerri Wall
5 years ago

I was looking for a Nursery that could be an extension of our home as I returned to work when my son was four months old. This nursery ticked all the boxes for caring, a beautiful environment, great communication, taking the time to really get to know my child during settles and really supportive to parents too. Lovely staff, always treated us with respect, took the time to listen to my views and always offered great advice when I asked for help. I was always made to feel at home which I think made me feel comfortable leaving my son. Needless to say my next baby was lucky to attend here too 🙏🏻 feel very thankful that I found this little place.

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Danielle Pitt
5 years ago

My son attended The Nest Nursery. I cannot thank them enough for the best years and experiences he had. Outstanding Nursery.

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Bec Harper
4 years ago

Outstanding environment for your little miracle to thrive in. Cared and nurtured for by a passionate and dedicated staff team.

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Lyndsey Smith
4 years ago

A wonderful environment offering amazing opportunities for children to learn, encouraging the children to be curious.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2010

  • April 2022Good
  • August 2013Outstanding
  • June 2010Outstanding

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