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Astley Nature Kindergarten

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Larkhill House, 320 Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, MANCHESTER, M29 7DY

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

100 children

Key details

Capacity

100 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Astley Nature Kindergarten was inspected by Ofsted on 22 February 2023 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children enjoy attending this welcoming nursery. Staff work hard to ensure children feel safe and secure. Children quickly establish warm and trusting relationships with staff."

Key strengths

  • Children's outdoor learning is a key feature of this nursery.
  • Since the COVID-19 pandemic, staff have focused their teaching on strengthening children's speaking skills.
  • Children enjoy listening to the stories that staff read.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well.
  • Staff practice is observed by leaders, both formally and informally.

Areas for improvement

  • support staff to understand children's communication and language development, with particular regard to the use of dummies and how these can impact on…
  • consider the dedicated book areas within the nursery and ensure that these areas are inviting and books are in a good state of repair, to establish a love of…
  • continue to foster the skills of staff who are new or less confident so that they develop their confidence, knowledge and skills.
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Location

Larkhill House, 320 Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, MANCHESTER, M29 7DY

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