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Twinkle Tots Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
·205 Shard End Crescent, BIRMINGHAM, B34 7RE · Birmingham
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, closing only for bank holidays and one week over Christmas. Established in 2017, the nursery provides a real family feel where children are eager to engage in play and quickly form trusting relationships with staff.

The nursery has a well-sequenced and progressive curriculum that ensures all children make good progress, preparing them for the next stage of their learning journey, including the transition to school. Staff expertly weave in specific known facts, such as encouraging children to explore mathematical ideas through play, singing songs, and reading stories that support daily routines and foster engagement.

There is a strong focus on personal development, with staff acting as positive role models, promoting good manners, and fostering essential skills like turn-taking and sharing. Children benefit from regular access to outdoor play, thoroughly enjoying activities such as riding bikes, climbing, and jumping, which aids their physical development.

Twinkle Tots Nursery also works closely with other professionals to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support, ensuring additional funding is effectively utilised. Parents consistently praise the setting for its dedicated care, teaching, and support, receiving regular, detailed feedback on their children's progress and encouragement to extend learning at home.

What it's like

This is a warm and inviting setting with a real family feel. Children are eager to come to nursery and quickly join their friends in play. Staff quickly forge strong, trusting relationships with children and parents, offering comforting cuddles when needed to support well-being and help children feel happy and secure.

Warm & inviting settingWell-sequenced curriculumPromotes healthy habitsGood behaviour & attitudesStrong parent partnershipsOutdoor play & physical play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery is closed on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Twinkle Tots Nursery

Last inspected 7 August 2024 · Sarah Dukes

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

This is a warm and inviting setting with a real family feel. Children are eager to come to nursery and quickly join their friends in play. Staff quickly forge strong, trusting relationships with children and parents, offering comforting cuddles when needed to support well-being and help children feel happy and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • The setting has a well-sequenced and progressive curriculum.
  • Staff plan interesting activities for children to enjoy.
  • Staff promote the importance of healthy habits in age-appropriate ways.
  • Staff provide ample opportunities for children to explore mathematical ideas through play.
  • Songs and stories are an integral part of this setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance and develop further the teaching strategies staff use so that children have the time they need to respond to questions.
Inspection #10354761 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise the setting highly for the care, teaching and support it provides.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work alongside other professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need. This helps to ensure that additional funding is used to best support the children who are entitled to it.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure that children have regular access to outdoor play. Children thoroughly enjoy activities such as riding bikes, climbing and jumping, which supports their physical development.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: May 2018

  • August 2024Good
  • May 2018Inadequate

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