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Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club

Ofsted: InadequateNursery

1, Ward Street, Oldham, OL9 9EX

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

57 children

Key details

Capacity

57 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Starfish Preschool & Holiday Club was inspected by Ofsted on 17 September 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children settle quickly as they arrive, supported by caring and nurturing staff. Staff have good interactions with the children and follow their lead. They support children's interests and allow them to set the pace, while continuing to support their learning."

Key strengths

  • Staff plan opportunities and experiences that support children's individual needs, interests and next steps.
  • Staff support learning by following children's interests and asking questions to enhance their learning.
  • Circle-time activities provide children with opportunities to learn about sharing and taking turns and to take part in songs and rhyme sessions.
  • The key-person system is well embedded.
  • Staff have built up good relationships with children and their families.

Areas for improvement

  • provide children with time to think about and respond to questions and explore their own ideas, avoiding the use of closed or leading questions
  • support staff in providing circle-time activities that are appropriate to children's varying ages and stages of development.
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Location

1, Ward Street, Oldham, OL9 9EX

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