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Angels & Acorns # Angels & Acorns Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Happy, settled children Physical development Kind and caring Language skills ## 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 — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected 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 - 1 Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is embedded and of consistently high quality. - 2 Leaders 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50299422) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Angels & Acorns Inspection date Jan 2026 Inspection no. 10144122 Lead inspector Lisa Grundy Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50299422)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409917) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=angels-acorns-sk15-3az-ey409917) 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 2020 Good - April 2015 Outstanding - July 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Angels & Acorns ### Does Angels & Acorns take babies? ### What is Angels & Acorns working on improving? ### Is Angels & Acorns a day nursery or preschool? ### How does Angels & Acorns support children with SEND? ### What size of nursery is Angels & Acorns? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stalybridge Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Angels & Acorns. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kids Planet Stalybridge Stalybridge · SK15 2PT ](/nursery/kids-planet-stalybridge-sk15-2pt-2743557) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Sky High Achievers Stalybridge Stalybridge · SK15 2DQ 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/sky-high-achievers-stalybridge-sk15-2dq-2750688) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Funtasia First Steps Nursery Stalybridge · SK15 3ET ](/nursery/funtasia-first-steps-nursery-sk15-3et-ey562119) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Sunflower Stalybridge Stalybridge · SK15 1SE ](/nursery/sunflower-stalybridge-sk15-1se-ey555153) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Grow Happy Childcare Stalybridge · SK15 1PF 4.6(11 reviews) ](/nursery/grow-happy-childcare-sk15-1pf-ey458831) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Hill Top Private Day Nursery Stalybridge · SK15 2TR ](/nursery/hill-top-private-day-nursery-sk15-2tr-ey486494) [See all nurseries in Stalybridge →](/search?q=Stalybridge) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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