Pathways Nurseries and Childcare Centres are a well-established (1989) family run group of children's nurseries offering a combination of inclusive early education and childcare, to meet the needs of children and their families. Our provision is regulated and inspected by OFSTED who report on the curriculum, leadership and governance, safeguarding and personal development.
We offer full and part - time fee-paying places from 3 months upwards, 51 weeks a year. We are open 7.30 - 6.00 p.m (Honiley 5.00 p.m. on a Friday)
We offer fully funded places compliant with HMRC rules, to eligible children and are not conditional on any extra fees or other payment.
Our provision offers 30 hours funded places, for eligible children from 9 months until statutory school age. The funded hours are normally stretched over 51 weeks. For under 3s, claiming 30 hours, minimum attendance is 5 funded hours and a maximum of 1o funded hours a day.
We also offer is 15 hours funded term time places x 38 weeks, for all children from the funded term following their 3rd birthday. There is a minimum of 3 hours (a.m. session) and maximum of 6 hours a day (p.m.). Priority is given to children attending three separate days. with additional services e.g. school holidays, breakfast and teatime clubs, (optional). We do not offer any funded or non funded places for one day a week, as this is not in a child's best interests and blocks spaces required by working parents.
Hourly rates - 0-2 yrs, £ 2-3 yr olds £ 3.4 yrs (TBC)
A nutritional mid morning snack, breakfast and light tea are included, in line with national guidance. We ask for a voluntary snack donation towards shopping, but this is entirely optional. Hot dinners can be ordered at cost price, or you may provide a healthy packed lunch.
At Pathways, every child is treated as a unique individual. Our quality is based on effective leadership, with ongoing evaluation and improvement. Safeguarding is a priority. We work with parents to strive for every child to receive the best possible education and care. Some of our provision is located on school sites. Staff wellbeing is given priority, with staff being valued as part of a team. Pathways provides unique opportunities for continuing professional development.
In addition to the nursery provision we also offer 'Out of School Provision' including breakfast club, after school club and holiday provision for older children, known as Kidzones <a href="http://pathwaysnursery.co.uk/ourkidzones/">Pathways Kidzones</a>.
Our story is one based on our passion for children and a desire to support each child in reaching their unique potential. We see working with children as a privilege and not simply a job.
Our directors - Pathways has two directors. Dr Caroline Jones and Beth Casey, who between them have over 50 years knowledge and experience.
Pathways Nurseries and Childcare Centres Ltd is a well-established (1989) family run group of children's nurseries offering an inclusive combination of high quality early education and childcare, to meet the individual needs of children and their families. Our provision is inspected by Ofsted and in our most recent inspections, all five of our settings were judged as being 'Outstanding'. At Pathways, every child matters and is treated as a unique individual. Our quality is based on strong leadership, clear inclusive principles and a drive for ongoing improvement. We work with and listen to parents/carers and other professionals, striving for every child to receive the best possible start and to reach their potential. Our settings are located in Solihull and Warwickshire.
In addition to the nursery provision we also offer some 'Out of School Provision' including breakfast club, after school club and holiday provision for children aged 3-11 years, known a Kidzones Pathways Kidzones. These meet all the national childcare requirements.
We look forward to meeting you and your child and welcoming you into the Pathways community.
Our Offer
Enabling Environments - Inclusive, risk-assessed, homely, safe, secure, hygienic, well-planned indoor and outdoor spaces where children can play, learn, explore and thrive
Established Principles - Nurturing, listening to children, respecting the needs of each unique child and family, keeping children safe, happy and healthy, ensuring each can reach their potential
Quality of Safeguarding and Welfare - Robust policies and procedures including safe recruitment, child protection, intruder, safe collection of children, managing allegations and use of photographic images
Quality of Education - Well-planned teaching and learning based on the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning (Playing and Exploring; Active Learning; Creating and Thinking Critically, Inclusive child- friendly environment
Broad and balanced educational programmes, based on but not limited to National Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework - Learning and Development Requirements, a curriculum which promoted the Prime and Specific Areas of Learning and Development; cultural capital
Positive relationships with parents, our local community, local authorities, schools, children's services, other settings and other professionals
High-performing staff team - Caring, knowledgeable, experienced balanced team of staff who observe and interact with each child throughout the daily routine, good staff retention and consistency
Robust leadership and management - Directors personally involved in leading, monitoring and supporting quality, performance management, senior leadership team, well qualified branch managers, providing continuous professional development of team
Seamless full and part-time nursery provision for children from 6 weeks to 11 years
Government funded places for eligible 2,3, and 4 year olds (15 or 30 hours)
Striving for Excellence – Mission Statement
At Pathways we believe that each child is a unique individual with rights. We work with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure that every child is valued and experiences high quality early education and care in a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment. Our curriculum emphasises the key features of effective practice and the characteristics of effective teaching and learning. We promote the seven areas of learning and development, through child and adult-initiated activities, effective leadership, and positive relationships. We give high priority to safeguarding and to staff and children’s wellbeing. We monitor and support ongoing evaluation, reflection, and improvement, whilst providing ongoing training and continuous professional development. We have high expectations of staff and children and promote equality of opportunity. We work as a team who respect one another and strive to ensure each child, and each member of staff are supported to reach his or her potential.
Our provision is inspected by OFSTED
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