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Antrobus Pre-School Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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4.0(4 parent reviews) ·Frandley Meeting House, Sandiway Lane, Northwich, CW9 6LD · Cheshire West and Chester
Number of places
21 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester

About this day nursery

Antrobus Pre-School Nursery is a charming and distinctive early years setting nestled in the picturesque Cheshire countryside. Surrounded by nature, including chickens and alpacas, the nursery offers a unique and homely atmosphere.

Their philosophy centres on a family-oriented approach, fostering strong relationships with parents and incorporating each child's individual history and culture into their learning journey. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated team of highly trained staff with extensive experience in childcare.

They boast an impressive outdoor area, including an on-site 'Little Woodland Forest School,' which allows children to regularly explore and connect with their natural surroundings. Antrobus Pre-School Nursery is part of The Little Woodland Nursery Group, which also includes Appleton Thorn Preschool.

Our ethos

Antrobus Pre-School Nursery's philosophy centres on a family-oriented approach, fostering strong relationships with parents and incorporating each child's individual history and culture into their learning journey. They offer a 'Little Woodland Forest School' setting, allowing children to regularly explore and connect with their natural surroundings.

What it's like

Children confidently come into this small nursery after being dropped off at the gate by their parents. The cosy domestic-sized building is a home from home. Children are organised into three groups according to their age and ability, and share two main playrooms.

Countryside settingForest SchoolFamily-centred ethos

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

five days a week from 7.45am until 5.30pm for 49 weeks a year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Antrobus Pre-School Nursery

Last inspected 15 March 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children confidently come into this small nursery after being dropped off at the gate by their parents. The cosy domestic-sized building is a home from home. Children are organised into three groups according to their age and ability, and share two main playrooms.

Inspector highlights

  • Since the last inspection, all members of the partnership that runs the nursery have changed. The partners manage the setting and are responsible for all aspects of the provision. They are totally committed to the nursery and have a clear vision for how they want it to operate.
  • The managers work with staff, helping them through coaching and mentoring to aim for excellence. They encourage staff to reflect on their practice and make plans about how they can continue to improve.
  • The staff plan activities which respond to children's immediate interests. They combine this with activities that introduce children to new information to broaden their horizons.
  • Children enjoy stories and song times, which staff use to build children's communication skills.
  • Children behave well. They understand the routine of the day and the simple rules, such as using 'kind hands'.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to support staff in the implementation of the overarching learning intentions throughout the day, to drive maximum development in the children.
Inspection #10226655 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Where children need assessments, this is organised to ensure educational plans are in place and any extra funding is accessed before children start school. Children with complex medical needs are welcomed and any additional care needs are clearly understood by staff.

Outdoor space

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the managers developed a woodland classroom adjacent to the building. This enables staff to cater for more outdoor learning in the fresh air. Children spend a considerable amount of time in the carefully organised, easily accessible all weather outdoor play space and the woodland area. They are encouraged to safely take calculated risks and care for the animals.

Parent Reviews of Antrobus Pre-School Nursery

4.0
(4)
Phil Marshall
a year ago

Wonderful home from home nursery all my children have attended and still attending! Staff are fantastic! The woodland is a brilliant area! They have all thrived here!

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jackie kubis
a year ago

Small, family feel nursery with fabulous staff

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Lisa Hickson
10 years ago

Family friendly nursery. Lots of outdoor play.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022

Date: March 2016

  • March 2022Good
  • March 2016Inadequate

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