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Aunt Mary's

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Stonehouse, Dell Road, ROCHDALE, OL12 6BG · Rochdale
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

The setting's motto, 'brilliant, daring and unique', is deeply embedded in its approach, with staff acting as caring role models who support children's emotional well-being and foster a strong sense of belonging. Children are encouraged to be independent and develop the necessary skills for their transition to school.

The curriculum is broad and ambitious, designed to keep children engaged and promote a good understanding of the world around them. Children benefit from excellent opportunities for physical activity, including walks in local woodland, and enjoy creative expression through dancing, singing, and art.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on fostering a love of reading, carefully selecting age-appropriate texts and encouraging children to share books with their families. Support for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) is good, with robust links to external professionals ensuring children receive the tailored assistance they need to make good progress and flourish.

Aunt Mary's has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

What it's like

The motto to be 'brilliant, daring and unique' is truly embedded across this nurturing setting. Staff are caring towards children and are good role models. Children develop the necessary skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

Ambitious curriculumStrong physical development focusGood SEND provisionFosters love of readingNurturing environmentGood behaviour

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Age range

0-4

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Aunt Mary's

Last inspected 14 November 2024

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

The motto to be 'brilliant, daring and unique' is truly embedded across this nurturing setting. Staff are caring towards children and are good role models. Children develop the necessary skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

Inspector highlights

  • The setting has been relentless in its pursuit to raise standards since the last Ofsted inspection.
  • The setting has designed a suitably ambitious curriculum.
  • The setting prioritises children's physical development.
  • The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good.
  • The setting fosters children's love of reading well.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to reflect on how they can improve their practice to help to keep children better engaged in their learning
  • 2strengthen information sharing with parents to keep them better informed of their children's level of development.
Inspection #10355740 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Links with external professionals are robust and children with SEND get the support that they need. They make good progress and flourish.

Outdoor space

Children are fascinated while building dens outdoors. The setting provides children with excellent opportunities to be physically active, for example, children enjoy going on walks in the local woodland, running up hills and talking about the impact exercise has on their bodies.

Parent Reviews of Aunt Mary's

5.0
(2)
Paul Ridgway
2 years ago

My Daughter went here and she loved it. With it being in an nature reserve the kids thrive in the natural environment

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Kim Warburton
2 years ago

My kids have both been to this nursery. They loved the area and going exploring the Dell.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024
  • November 2024Good
  • June 2024Requires improvement
  • November 2018Good
  • December 2015Good
  • July 2015Inadequate
  • June 2011Good

Frequently asked about Aunt Mary's

About the setting

Aunt Mary's registered in 2010 and is located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The setting employs 12 members of staff, 11 of whom hold an early years qualification at level 2 and above. The setting opens from Monday to Friday all year round, excluding bank holidays, from 7am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged 9 months to one year, two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY413823
Registered person
Right Start Day Nurseries (Greater Manchester) Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Requires improvement

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