Little Seeds Nursery Hurley

Mud painting, stories and growing independence give Little Seeds Nursery Hurley its character. In June 2025, children explored a nearby forest space, played with natural materials and practised doing everyday tasks for themselves. Outdoor play had a clear purpose: climbing, crawling and balancing gave children opportunities to develop physical confidence.

The nursery accepts children aged two to five at Hurley Primary School, Heanley Lane, Atherstone, CV9 2HY. At its 3 June 2025 inspection, Ofsted rated it Good and found safeguarding effective.

In June 2025, sensory play brought Three Billy Goats Gruff into children's imaginative play, with book pictures and familiar phrases helping them join in. Stories connected language with hands-on exploration.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care: here, the June 2025 activities included stories, imaginative play and practical tasks. Children chose their play, while staff used books, songs and simple signs to support communication. New vocabulary was introduced within activities, giving words a practical context.

Outside, children put on wet-weather clothing with help before exploring the forest space. Mud and sticks became painting materials, while guttering carried running water for children to investigate. These were opportunities to experiment as well as move.

In June 2025, staff gathered information from parents when children started and used it to plan learning. Assessments and discussions about next steps kept parents involved. Staff also exchanged information with families at the start of the day to understand children's emotional needs.

Water and sand offered opportunities for children to settle their emotions. Everyday independence received attention too: toddlers managed coats and shoes, while older children poured drinks and peeled fruit at snack time. Adults demonstrated tasks and adjusted their help, leaving children room to try.

At the June 2025 inspection, the nursery opened from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. It closes for school holidays. Its address is Hurley Primary School, Heanley Lane, Atherstone, CV9 2HY, making the school site part of the practical choice for families.

In June 2025, the nursery provided funded places. Attendance at a nursery on a school site does not guarantee a Reception place.

• After-lunch transitions. In June 2025, several instructions delivered close together left some children struggling to join the next group activity. Ask how staff now make this change of activity clearer.
• Term-time attendance. School-holiday closures make this a choice for families whose childcare arrangements accommodate those breaks.
• The school site. Nursery attendance does not secure a Reception place. Treat the nursery decision and the school application as separate choices.

Little Seeds Nursery Hurley suits families seeking term-time nursery care with opportunities for outdoor exploration and everyday independence. Its June 2025 experiences combined stories, sensory materials and adventurous movement rather than relying solely on adult-led group activities. The after-lunch transition concern deserves attention alongside that positive account.