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The Nest Nursery Wood End

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2022)
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4.6(33 parent reviews)
·118 Wood End Road, Birmingham, B24 8BJ · Birmingham
Number of places
65 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

The Nest Nursery Wood End provides a natural and nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery focuses on a calm and tranquil atmosphere, utilising neutral tones and natural, open-ended resources to stimulate imagination and curiosity rather than overstimulation from bright colours and plastic.

Children are encouraged to explore and investigate various textures. The nursery has a magnificent outdoor space and offers Forest School sessions for older children at a local nature reserve, led by a Level 3 Forest School practitioner.

Established in December 2014, The Nest Nursery Wood End achieved an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted on its initial inspection and maintains a high standard of childcare. They also provide weekly sessions to help children develop pre-speech communication skills and offer diverse music sessions.

A healthy, balanced menu prepared by their chef is provided for all children.

Our ethos

The Nest Nursery Wood End focuses on a calm, tranquil atmosphere with natural, open-ended resources to stimulate imagination and curiosity, avoiding overstimulation. They offer a strong focus on nature and exploration, including Forest School sessions led by a qualified practitioner.

What it's like

Children benefit from a warm, safe environment with a 'home-from-home' feel, fostering happiness and strong relationships with staff. The setting provides an excellent standard of education and care, with a well-thought-out learning environment that supports children's individual interests and development.

Nature NurseryForest SchoolOfsted OutstandingNatural Resources

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full day and half day sessions, with a discounted weekly rate available. Sessions run from early morning to late afternoon, with half days split into morning and afternoon slots. No age-banded pricing is indicated in the provided rates.

Key facts

Food

healthy well balanced menu prepared off site by our own chef

Opening hours

7:00am to 6.15pm

Age range

0 - 5

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Nest Nursery Wood End

Last inspected 20 July 2022

Safeguarding effective
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 benefit from a warm, safe environment with a 'home-from-home' feel, fostering happiness and strong relationships with staff. The setting provides an excellent standard of education and care, with a well-thought-out learning environment that supports children's individual interests and development.

Inspector highlights

  • The quality of teaching is consistently exceptional.
  • Special times and festivals are valued and celebrated superbly well.
  • All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make remarkable progress.
  • Children display high levels of self-confidence and awareness when communicating with others.
  • Children skilfully develop their independence from an early age.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and managers are considering how support for children and families with English as an additional language can be enhanced even more, particularly for their new starters.
Inspection #10116451 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

feel that their children are safe and well cared for.

feel listened to and exceptionally well supported if they have a concern about their child's development.

explain that the range of experiences the setting offers children is exceptional, and that there is nothing they would want the nursery to do differently because children thrive there.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make remarkable progress. The knowledgeable special educational needs coordinators work closely with parents and other professionals to rapidly identify additional needs and devise and implement extensive plans so that children receive any support they need.

Outdoor space

The outdoor learning environments are exceptionally well thought out. Children develop language skills during activities, such as building fairy houses in forest school.

Parent Reviews of The Nest Nursery Wood End

4.6
(33)
Matthew Talbot
8 months ago

My daughter went to The Nest for years and she absolutely loved it, from a 9 month old baby up until the time of starting school she had the time of her life there. She now hates going to school (reception) because she misses being outside in the garden at The Nest or going to Forest School so much. All the staff are really lovely and honestly couldn’t do enough for you or your child. It’s a shame primary schools don’t look at The Nest and take on the same approach as my child has truly blossomed all because of this fabulous nursery. We couldn’t thank you or repay you enough. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking good care of our daughter and helping develop her into the character she is now. I would 100000% recommend this nursery to any other parent considering putting their child into a nursery, the approach they bring to your child is something to be greatly appreciated. If I could leave more than 5* I would. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Liam Hall
a year ago

We couldn't be happier with the care and attention my son receives at The Nest Nursery. The staff is incredibly warm, welcoming, and professional, making every day a positive experience for him. The environment is clean, safe, and filled with fun activities that promote learning and growth. I love that they offer a structured yet flexible approach, allowing children to explore and develop at their own pace. Communication is always clear and timely, and it's evident that the team truly cares about the children’s well-being and development. I'm so grateful for the nurturing and supportive atmosphere they’ve created — it's the perfect place for my son to thrive. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a top-notch nursery! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Rabia Ayyub
a year ago

I'm extremely disappointed and concerned about the care my daughter received at Nest nursery. Despite my repeated attempts to communicate with the staff, I was met with unsatisfactory responses and a lack of concern for my child's well-being. My daughter consistently came home from the nursery in tears, expressing her sadness and fear of attending. I brought this to the staff's attention multiple times, but they failed to address the issues or provide any meaningful support. When I requested to view the CCTV footage after a particularly upsetting incident, I was initially told it would be made available. However, after a month, they claimed that the recording no longer existed. This lack of transparency and accountability is alarming. Most disturbingly, my daughter has shared with me that the staff yelled at her and treated the children harshly. This is unacceptable and has left my child feeling traumatized. I would not recommend nest nursery to any parent seeking a nurturing and safe environment for their child. The lack of empathy, poor communication, and unprofessional behavior of the staff have led to a distressing experience for both me and my daughter. Don't let your kids suffer in this nursery.

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Robertas Celiesius
8 years ago

A beautiful, unique setting. My three year old absolutely loves it here and has made so many friends. The staff are always warm and welcoming, knowledgable and passionate about the children. The environment is lovely, clean and homely and the nursery provides nutritious home cooked meals. We love the daily feedback and observations that are shared on our son’s online learning journey and have a great relationship with his Key Worker. Would highly recommend this nursery.

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Daniel Franks
9 years ago

My wife and I were so happy to be offered a place at the nest nursery with our first son, we knew it was the place for him. Our very first visit was welcomed by happy staff that were confident and knowledgeable to talk about child development and the importance of a natural learning environment that would be stimulating and exciting for any child. This is definitely the experience my first son had and I can see the confidence he has with applying himself to different situations. I now have my second son attending and feel extremely blessed that he also has this opportunity to learn through exploration and most important of all' to be happy. Love this nursery 'thinking outside the curriculum box'!

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Inspection history

Date: February 2016

  • July 2022Outstanding
  • February 2016Outstanding

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