N Family Midlands

Night-time wildlife recordings and familiar storybook animals gave children two different ways to explore their world at N Family Midlands in May 2024. These concrete experiences give this Codsall nursery its character: learning involved returning to familiar ideas as well as discovering something new.

At its 13 May 2024 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good overall and found safeguarding effective. The nursery has capacity for 208 children in total; that is a whole-setting figure, not the size of an individual group. Children attending in May 2024 were aged 0 to 4.

In May 2024, babies linked repeated stories with toy animals, anticipating which character would come next. Preschool children joined familiar phrases in stories, while recordings of animals visiting the garden brought wildlife into their learning. Repetition gave children another opportunity to recognise and use what they had encountered before.

The early years foundation stage sets the framework for children's learning, development and care. Here, the May 2024 curriculum used earlier experiences as starting points for further learning, with individual plans addressing each child's next steps.

Outdoor experiences that month included balancing and swinging equipment, opportunities to take manageable risks and problems children could tackle independently. Indoors, staff used signing and planned language activities, although noise in the toddler and preschool spaces sometimes made conversation difficult. The contrast matters: opportunities to practise communication need spaces where children can hear one another.

At the May 2024 inspection, Ofsted judged SEND provision highly effective, highlighting progress monitoring, initial assessments and timely referrals for outside support. This gives families a concrete picture of how additional needs were identified and followed up at that point.

In May 2024, a buddy key-person arrangement meant another familiar adult could maintain contact with a child and speak with parents. Feedback combined online updates with conversations, linking nursery experiences with home.

Sleep routines that month included physical comfort from staff, with children settling calmly. Practitioners also supported emotional understanding through an approach that developed from babyhood to preschool, alongside careful nappy changing and measures to reduce the spread of infection. Care extended beyond completing routines to helping children understand and manage their feelings.

The address is The Bradshaws, Holyhead Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 2HU.

In May 2024, opening hours were 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. At that time, the nursery received funding for early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds. These are dated operating details rather than a current booking offer.

• Indoor conversation. In May 2024, noise sometimes interfered with listening in toddler and preschool spaces. During a visit, ask how the indoor arrangements now support quieter conversation.
• Oversight across the nursery. The May 2024 improvement actions included strengthening room leaders' and deputy-level monitoring of staff practice. Ask how leaders identify where practitioners need further support.
• Attendance arrangements. The May 2024 opening window covered the working day. Which current booking patterns would fit your family's routine?

The May 2024 picture suits families who value repeated storytelling, outdoor problem-solving and continuity with familiar adults. Wildlife recordings and individual learning plans added substance to children's experiences. The balance is clear: a Good judgement, alongside specific work needed on indoor listening conditions and the monitoring of teaching. Families can use those priorities to shape a purposeful visit.