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Westhill House Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
·Westhill House Day Nursery, 36 Rednal Road, BIRMINGHAM, B38 8DR · Birmingham
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Birmingham

About this day nursery

West House School, an independent preparatory school in Birmingham, offers a nurturing and academically stimulating environment for boys aged 4 to 11. The school is deeply committed to fostering well-rounded individuals, instilling values that prepare them for future success.

In addition to the preparatory school, West House also operates a co-educational nursery for children from 6 months old. With over 125 years of experience, West House is known for its unique family atmosphere, balancing academic rigour with a supportive setting where children can thrive.

Pupils consistently achieve excellent academic results while developing into resilient individuals with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The school's dedicated teaching staff focuses on creating an inclusive environment where every child's potential is recognised and developed.

Small class sizes and a diverse extra-curricular programme ensure that each pupil has ample opportunities to excel and make lasting memories in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.

What it's like

Staff are nurturing and take time to get to know the needs of all children. Children are happy, and thoroughly enjoy the time they spend at the nursery. Children who are new to the nursery settle well. Babies quickly form close attachments to staff and feel confident to play, and explore their new surroundings.

Independent preparatory schoolNursery for 6 months+Strong academic focusNurturing environmentFamily atmosphere

Pricing & funding

  • Nursery registration fee£80 / session
  • School registration fee£96 / session
  • Nursery, Kindergarten and Pre-School deposit£300 / session
  • Reception – Year 6 deposit£500 / session
  • Additional Reception transfer deposit£200 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday all year except for bank holidays and a a week at Christmas

Age range

6 months to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Westhill House Day Nursery

Last inspected 8 November 2021 · Anne Dyoss

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

Staff are nurturing and take time to get to know the needs of all children. Children are happy, and thoroughly enjoy the time they spend at the nursery. Children who are new to the nursery settle well. Babies quickly form close attachments to staff and feel confident to play, and explore their new surroundings.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make good progress and gain a wide range of useful skills and knowledge that prepare them well for their future learning.
  • Staff expertly support children to develop their communication and language skills.
  • Leaders reflect well on the service they provide and oversee the quality of teaching and children's learning closely.
  • Staff have a detailed knowledge of their key children and analyse observations to identify progress and learning needs.
  • Children behave well and have a clear understanding of what staff expect from them.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff's understanding of how young children build their mathematical knowledge to help them to gain a deeper understanding of number
  • 2increase opportunities for children to express their own creative ideas to help them to develop their thinking skills and independent choices even further.
Inspection #10210215 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the support that they and their children receive from the manager, and staff.

Parents explain how well staff prepare their children for school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff skilfully support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They provide individual learning experiences to help each child progress well.

Inspection history

Date: August 2009

  • November 2021Good
  • April 2015Outstanding
  • August 2009Good

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