Community based schools in Birmingham

“As a parent finding the right nursery for your child is one of the most stressful things ever. Having a bad experience previously at a different nursery with my eldest two children,I was very apprehensive. After visiting over 10 nurseries a friend recommended Billesley Ark Preschool. I hesitated at first thinking its quite far but gave it a go. After visiting the nursery it ticked most of the boxes that I had in mind. I decided to give it a go. What really impressed me was the settling in sessions and how the staff made it an easy transition. I was very nervous as my child had become very clingly to me and would not let me out of his sight for even a minute. The lovely staff made him feel so comfortable that he enjoyed it. They sent me updates to reassure me.They immediately realised what he activities and toys he enjoyed and made sure that it was available for him. I was amazed at how well he settled in and enjoyed nursery. He looks forward to his nursery sessions everyday and has never refused to go. He always comes home with a smile on his face and happily tells me what he got upto. The communication from the nursery is excellent. I also love that children can bring their own food that they enjoy and are used to. Most nurseries do not allow food from home which can be fustrating for fussy eaters. They provide lots of healthy fruit and even offer breakfast to children which is very generous of them. The staff show alot of love and care for children. I also love that they take the children outside daily to get some fresh air and play. The nursery also has its own minibus that the children have access to. The staff always have well planned activities set out for children to recognise all faiths and events happening such as Chinese New Year, Easter, Eid, Ramadan, mother's day etc. The only regret I have is not sending him here earlier. I would definitely recommend this nursery to every parent. I cannot fault this nursery at all and I am sad that my son's journery with this nursery is coming to an end.”

“I missed the primary school days so much, Even though I hated coming into school Clifton Primary School is the place to be.”

“Great place for the little ones. Staff is very friendly and helpful.”

“Brilliant play group. My daughter loves it. I will be sad to leave when she starts primary school.”

“Superb school with high standards.”

“This is THE best nursery and infant school by far. The lovely atmosphere and inspiring curriculum has taken my child's learning far. We love how staff encourage our child to do their best. Their library is great as is their outdoor learning in their dedicated Forest School area. The new play equipment is fab! Even better that we can leave our child's scooter onsite too. Also, having the onsite Woodies for wrap around care and where our younger sibling can attend, works brilliantly for us. Highly recommend!”

“The best, most caring preschool we could have ever hoped for!!! Every single staff member has a heart of gold and truly takes the time to get to know each child individually. Our child’s allergies were a huge worry for me but they made it easy!! Nothing was too much trouble, even down to changing what the play dough was made from! They have always made her feel included with food and never the odd one out, which means a huge amount ❤️ Our little one had never gone to a formal child care setting before starting here and initially she struggled to adapt. As always the team were amazing and let her adapt her hours in order to gently ease her in, making the process so much easier for both her and myself. She always came out with a smile regardless of how she felt going in and this soon turned to her running in every day with a soft toy to show everyone! Management are fabulous! Super organised and understanding of all situations. They will solve anything you throw at them. It’s run to the highest standard without loosing the care. They plan loads of brilliant activities, which encourage being outdoors/enjoying nature, loads of messy play alongside fun learning. Absolutely perfect for this age group with minimal pressure on the children. I cannot count the amount of fun activities she has come home with for us to do and told me about. Honestly can’t thank you all enough, we will 100% be back with baby number 2! You’re all amazing humans!! Thank you”

“I highly recommend Fazeley Footsteps Nursery to everyone, what has really stood out for me is how much each staff member cares about your child! From the key workers, to the room seniors and even to the managers. It feels like it's not just a job to them and they really care, about your child's wellbeing and their development which were really important to me. My child has absolutely flourished here and has gone from strength to strength, he's learned social skills, here, he's learned to crawl, learned to eat by himself, learned motor skills such as building towers on his own, learned words here and even learned how to walk which I feel the Nursery & the staff have all aided in this and I feel his nursery experience has really helped him bloom. My child ended up going to nursery earlier than planned being 8 months old, I honestly felt sick of the thought of not being with him but the staff made me feel so comfortable and explained everything! Very happy and definitely recommend!”

“This place really good because they have lots of events and reach good”

“Hallfield school is a wonderful setting where children are able to thrive and show their true potential. Both my children have made wonderful friends and have nothing but amazing feedback about their day at school. The staff are the heartbeat of the school, going above and beyond their duty. Teachers such as Miss Bonham, Miss Kumari, Miss Thorpe, Miss Figgis and not forgetting the LSA’s and every member of staff at Hallfield First who work tirelessly to make the children’s learning journey magical. Thank you for all that you do!!!”

“A wonderful school with a great ethos. From Headmaster down they are all wonderful and do a brilliant job. Always happy to help and listen to concerns and resolve them.”

“We have 2 children at the nursery and have been really pleased. Staff all lovely, activities are great and my kids have fun! Would recommend.”

“Just wanted to say a big thank you to the staff at this nursery they are amazing. My son has additional needs and he is in the nurture provision they have at the nursery he genuinely loves it and I have seen so much change in his confidence and his non verbal communication. They truly care for your child’s journey and want to help and support as much as they can. I would highly recommend this nursery for the amazing job they do with the kids. They are caring and really care and support your child’s growth. Thank you all!”