Business Details
Trusted Child Care and Early Education in Worcester
Clifton Upon Teme Nursery and Forest School is a local charity dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and childcare. Established to support children's educational and social development, we create a nurturing environment where every child feels safe and inspired to learn. Our team of highly qualified professionals follows a holistic approach rooted in educational theories, focusing on individual needs through our Enable, Thrive, Nurture framework. With a Good Ofsted rating, we combine indoor and outdoor learning, including forest school and hands-on activities, to foster creativity and independence.As a community-run charity, we reinvest all funds into improving facilities and resources, ensuring children receive the best possible start in life. Our commitment to personalized care includes assigning each child a key person for consistent one-to-one support, while flexible hours accommodate diverse family needs.
Services
Outdoor Play
Forest School
Art Lessons
Messy Play
Before School Care
Early Drop Off
Late Pickup
Imaginative Play
Construction Reasoning
Mud Kitchen
Highlights and features
- We are a local charity reinvesting all funds into childcare improvements.
- Our team assigns each child a dedicated key person for personalized support.
- We follow an Enable, Thrive, Nurture approach aligned with early years educational theories.
- Outdoor learning includes forest school and all-weather play areas for experiential development.
- Flexible hours accommodate early drop-offs, late pickups, and before-school care.
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
Services
Outdoor Play
Our outdoor play sessions encourage physical development and social interaction through structured and free-form activities. Children explore nature, build resilience, and develop motor skills in a safe, stimulating environment. Sessions align with our holistic approach to early years education.
Forest School
Forest School programmes immerse children in nature-based learning, fostering curiosity and environmental awareness. Through guided exploration, kids develop problem-solving skills and confidence while engaging with natural elements year-round.
Messy Play
Messy Play sessions stimulate sensory development through tactile experiences like painting, sand play, and water activities. These activities enhance creativity, fine motor skills, and cognitive growth in a fun, exploratory setting.
Before School Care
Before school care supports families with early drop-offs from 7:30am, offering structured activities for 4-11 year olds. Children receive supervised escort to school, ensuring a smooth transition into their school day with engaging pre-class routines.
Imaginative Play
Imaginative play sessions use roleplay and creative scenarios to develop social-emotional skills. Children collaborate, negotiate, and express themselves through themed activities that mirror real-world experiences and foster empathy.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We support children from babies through preschool age, up to 5 years old, with tailored programmes for each developmental stage.
How do you support child development?
Our Enable, Thrive, Nurture approach combines outdoor learning, hands-on activities, and personalized key-person support to address individual needs holistically.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we hold a Good rating from Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to quality care and educational standards.
How can parents get involved?
We welcome local trustees with expertise in education, childcare, or community engagement. Contact us to discuss volunteer opportunities.
What are your opening hours?
Core hours are 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, with flexible early drop-offs from 7:30am and late pickups available upon request.
Reviews (5)
Ross Ross
Jul 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
Daughter has really come on in her development since attending this nursery. She really enjoys it and has formed great bonds with the staff who are all friendly and professional.
Daughter has really come on in her development since attending this nursery. She really enjoys it and has formed great bonds with the staff who are all friendly and professional.
Val Pardy
Jul 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
A warm and caring nursery with lovely staff and innovative leadership.
A warm and caring nursery with lovely staff and innovative leadership.
A. Best
Jul 20, 2021
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Our son attended Clifton for 6 months last year and really enjoyed the quaint village feel. The staff there felt more like family than nursery nurses!
Stef Walters
Jul 17, 2021
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Brilliant little nursery, the staff are amazing and my son has absolutely loved his time here. 100% recommended.
Ross A. Tron
Jul 15, 2021
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Daughter has really come on in her development since attending this nursery. She really enjoys it and has formed great bonds with the staff who are all friendly and professional.
