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Wistanstow Under Fives # Wistanstow Under Fives Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Wistanstow Under Fives, Wistanstow, Craven Arms, SY7 8DQ · Shropshire Number of places 12 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Shropshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Located in Craven Arms, Wistanstow Under Fives offers a nurturing environment where children aged 2-4 years are warmly greeted by staff and arrive with smiles on their faces. 50am to 3pm, during term-time. Children are encouraged to be independent learners, making choices about their food and guiding their own learning based on their interests. They immerse themselves in meaningful play, developing positive relationships with their key person. The curriculum is designed around children's interests, supporting development across all areas. The nursery prioritises healthy lifestyles, offering children choices in snacks and play. A standout feature is the purpose-built outdoor construction area, which fosters cooperative play and physical development, alongside an engaging outdoor environment that encourages strength, coordination, and interaction with natural resources. The Special Educational Needs Coordinator ensures tailored support for children with SEND. Children engage in activities promoting equality and diversity, learning about various cultures. The nursery maintains strong partnerships with parents, sharing developmental information and encouraging home learning. Thoughtful transition processes, including a parent and toddler group and good relationships with the local primary school, prepare children for their next steps. What it's like Children arrive at nursery with smiles on their faces and are warmly greeted by staff. They immerse themselves in meaningful play with others and develop positive relationships with their key person. Children are taught how to be independent learners, make choices about what they eat, and guide their own learning by following their interests. Child-led learning Outdoor play Strong parent partnerships Inclusive environment Healthy choices ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.50am until 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wistanstow Under Fives Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10237363 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203176)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2575325) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=wistanstow-under-fives-sy7-8dq-2575325) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Wistanstow Under Fives Last inspected 11 November 2022 Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive at nursery with smiles on their faces and are warmly greeted by staff. They immerse themselves in meaningful play with others and develop positive relationships with their key person. Children are taught how to be independent learners, make choices about what they eat, and guide their own learning by following their interests. Inspector highlights - Managers have created a curriculum that focuses on children's interests and supports learning across all areas. - Children engage in activities that promote equality and diversity and learn about different cultures. - Children are encouraged to live healthy lifestyles, selecting their own snacks and making choices about where to play. - Children benefit from thoughtful transition processes, including a parent and toddler group and good relationships with the local primary school. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with staff sharing information about children's development and encouraging home learning. Areas to develop - 1 provide more opportunities to enhance children's communication and language skills - 2 build on the arrangements for continual professional development and strengthen staff's understanding of their increasing roles and responsibilities. Inspection #10237363 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203176) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children play outdoors in a purpose-built construction area, which encourages them to play cooperatively and develop valuable physical skills. They also have unlimited access to an engaging outdoor environment to build strength and coordination or interact with natural and innovative resources. ## Parent Reviews of Wistanstow Under Fives 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWn_M2-INH53pPv-P0p63-j8MAZgkmkpnb1rTlzhIxzC70j_WjZ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Yuen-Ting Cheung 4 years ago Lovely nursery setting and lovely staff members. Really nice how there are walks around the village as well. My son had a wonderful during his time there. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2bHRQbzd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487012f09bff41cb:0x53f526dfb3bbb129) Reviews from Google for Wistanstow Under Fives. 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