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Wise Owls Nursery in Birmingham

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2023)
·Wheatfield Close, Smithswood, Birmingham, B36 0QP · Solihull
Number of places
52 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Solihull

About this day nursery

Wise Owls Nursery School offers a nurturing and inspiring environment where children can develop a lifelong love of learning. Founded by experienced Early Years Teachers, Laura and Alison, the nursery is staffed by a talented team, including qualified teachers, an Artist in Residence, and Early Years Educators, all dedicated to fostering growth through independent play and structured experiences.

The school prioritises a supportive setting where every child can flourish. Wise Owls Nursery School operates from 8:15 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

They actively collaborate with families, recognising their crucial role in a child's education, and promote inclusive practices, tailoring support to individual needs. The nursery also works with local health and family support services to provide comprehensive assistance to families.

They are committed to ongoing staff development to ensure high-quality care and education, aiming to build children's confidence, curiosity, and a lasting passion for learning.

Our ethos

Wise Owls Nursery School is committed to fostering children's confidence, curiosity, and a lasting passion for learning through independent play and structured experiences. They believe in a nurturing and inspiring environment, actively collaborating with families and promoting inclusive practices to support each child's unique development. They are dedicated to providing high-quality care and education through a talented team and ongoing staff development.

What it's like

Children thrive in this exceptional nursery. They self-register on arrival and are warmly welcomed by the exceptionally friendly and enthusiastic staff team. Children are excited to enter nursery and keen to see what is on offer in the interesting learning environment.

Nurturing EnvironmentExperienced Early Years TeachersInclusive PracticeStrong Parent Partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

8.15am - 4pm Monday-Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wise Owls Nursery

Last inspected 9 February 2023

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 thrive in this exceptional nursery. They self-register on arrival and are warmly welcomed by the exceptionally friendly and enthusiastic staff team. Children are excited to enter nursery and keen to see what is on offer in the interesting learning environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are inspirational, passionate and highly committed to supporting the staff team to deliver an ambitious and interesting curriculum.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive rapid and highly appropriate intervention.
  • Children's communication and language development is exceptionally well supported.
  • The successful development of children's self-care skills and independence is a priority across the provision.
  • Children behave extremely well.
Inspection #10265190 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive rapid and highly appropriate intervention. Staff are expertly supported by the exceptionally knowledgeable special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo), and they have high expectations of all children.

Outdoor space

Children behave extremely well. Staff consistently and calmly remind children of their high expectations. Children respond extremely positively to their interactions. They listen intently and follow instructions promptly. Staff expertly plan learning experiences for children, to build on what they already know. For example, younger children delight in going on an 'animal hunt' in the outdoor play space, using the repetitive language of a familiar book.

Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: October 2012

  • February 2023Outstanding
  • May 2017Good
  • October 2012Outstanding

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