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Angels & Acorns

Ofsted: Expected standard·North End House, North End Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3AZ · Tameside
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Tameside

About this day nursery

Located in Stalybridge, Angels & Acorns is a childcare setting for children aged 0-10 years, offering an inclusive and nurturing environment. Established in 2010, the nursery operates throughout the year, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

The setting follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on developing important knowledge about language, books, mathematics, and independence. Angel & Acorns supports children with special educational needs and disabilities or those facing barriers to learning by tailoring learning to individual needs and creating a calming environment.

Children benefit from both indoor and outdoor spaces, engaging in activities that promote physical development like climbing, running, and sliding. Staff at Angels & Acorns prioritise getting to know each child and family, helping children settle in and build strong relationships with their key persons.

Parents praise the nursery for its communication and the progress their children make.

Our ethos

Angels & Acorns aims to foster a "can-do" attitude and a love of learning in children aged 0-10. Their curriculum emphasises language, mathematics, and independence, preparing children for school readiness. The nursery focuses on the well-being and holistic development of each child, promoting independence, confidence, kindness, and care within a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle well with their key person, feeling safe and secure. Leaders and staff prioritise getting to know each child and family, promoting good attendance and supporting independence skills through established routines. Children make progress from their starting points and develop language and communication skills.

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 10
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Angels & Acorns

Last inspected 29 January 2026 · Lisa Grundy

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and settle well with their key person, feeling safe and secure. Leaders and staff prioritise getting to know each child and family, promoting good attendance and supporting independence skills through established routines. Children make progress from their starting points and develop language and communication skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled and immerse themselves into the nursery daily routine.
  • Children enjoy using the equipment to climb, run and roll, promoting their physical development.
  • Children are kind and caring when they help to look after the setting's pet rabbits.
  • Children's physical development is supported well.
  • Children learn new words and use these during play sessions.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is embedded and of consistently high quality.
  • 2Leaders should continue to provide staff with ongoing support and coaching to build on their knowledge and skills to raise teaching to an even higher standard.
Inspection #10144122 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide teaching to meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities or those who face barriers to their learning. Leaders and staff work with families to support children's wellbeing and next steps in learning and development. Learning is tailored to meet their needs, and the setting has created a calming and inclusive environment for all children. Leaders seek support from external agencies when required to support barriers to children's learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy using the equipment to climb, run and roll, promoting their physical development. Children enjoy indoor and outdoor spaces to move around and learn skills such as rolling, climbing and sliding. They learn to play safely.

EAL / language support

Children who face barriers to their learning are supported well at the setting.

Inspection history

Date: July 2011

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • February 2020Good
  • April 2015Outstanding
  • July 2011Good

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