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Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool # Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 3.3 (3 parent reviews) · Higher Green Lane, Astley, Manchester, M29 7HQ · Wigan Number of places 75 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Wigan About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Horizons operates over 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, offering comprehensive childcare solutions with decades of experience. The organisation focuses on a unique "Nurture Approach" that integrates learning with emotional well-being, aiming to foster healthy, happy children who can reach their full potential. They emphasise a supportive environment where dedicated staff build strong relationships with children and families. Bright Horizons is committed to sustainability through its "Future Earth" agenda and supports its community through the Bright Spaces Foundation. They also provide resources and guidance to parents regarding childcare funding options and school readiness, ensuring a smooth transition for children into nursery life through tailored settling-in sessions. Our ethos At Bright Horizons, the "Nurture Approach" is central to their philosophy, focusing on the holistic development of each child by integrating learning with emotional wellbeing. They believe in providing a supportive and caring environment where children feel safe, known, and loved. The goal is to help each child become healthy, happy, and reach their full potential through strong relationships with dedicated staff and a stimulating environment. What it's like Managers are ambitious for children and have developed a curriculum that promotes confidence, curiosity and a love for learning. Staff plan engaging activities that allow children to explore and investigate. The key-person system is well embedded, fostering secure bonds and ensuring children feel secure and ready to learn. Nurture Approach Curriculum 300+ UK Nurseries Childcare Funding Support Dedicated Key Person System ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/statutory-information/tax-strategy) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.15am to 6pm all year round except for bank holidays. Session types settling-in sessions ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10305478 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243039)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471981) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk) Higher Green Lane, Astley, Manchester, M29 7HQ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.44859/53.50076/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Manchester - [Day nurseries in Manchester](/search?q=Manchester) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-horizons-astley-nursery-and-preschool-m29-7hq-ey471981) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 20 February 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 Managers are ambitious for children and have developed a curriculum that promotes confidence, curiosity and a love for learning. Staff plan engaging activities that allow children to explore and investigate. The key-person system is well embedded, fostering secure bonds and ensuring children feel secure and ready to learn. Inspector highlights - Managers are ambitious for children and have developed a curriculum that promotes confidence, curiosity and a love for learning. - Managers and staff have created ample opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, which are sequenced well to promote progress. - Partnership with parents is a strength, with staff regularly planning children's next steps and parents feeling fully involved. - The nursery plans the curriculum to include teaching children to respect and care for the world, fostering an understanding of their natural environment. - The passion and drive of both the manager and the SENCo ensures children with SEND receive effective and timely support, leading to significant progress. Areas to develop - 1 increase support for less experienced staff, to help embed teaching securely and consistently in all rooms, particularly in babies and toddlers - 2 support staff to allow time for younger children to think and respond in conversation, to help enhance their thinking and speaking skills. Inspection #10305478 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243039) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say they feel fully involved with their children's care. > parents say that the recently introduced book-lending library has helped their children develop a 'newly found love of reading'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) are passionate and driven in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are skilled at identifying any gaps in learning and work tirelessly to ensure that children receive effective and timely support. As a result, children with SEND make significant progress. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Managers and staff have created ample opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, such as climbing, balancing and using wheeled toys. ## Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool 3.3 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWj8ykiV7Qw5BlJbYEZhrQVQcyr3qMoL6SchVqdlP06JLyZHOkvDA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chris Wilson 5 years ago Our little one has attended since September 2020 and absolutely loves every aspect of the day to day activities. Every member of staff is welcoming and friendly too. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNTNHFyV0l3EAE!2m1!1s0x487ba84a2600a0e7:0x5ba37573b71dee4c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLXBGAqlgWgpWMUQnC3-M3yPMi6EjCqP_dKy37PLemUyPFU0Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Donna Allan 5 years ago Terrible staffing, rely on agency staff most days, often half the workforce. Some staff are great but unfortunately not the management or higher management [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURjMnR1LXlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba84a2600a0e7:0x5ba37573b71dee4c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKqENpyoU484qwIB5-mbp2rCMEprzl2KQxFOsaDp1Zdhsh9Ew=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mike White 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzOTRhTjlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ba84a2600a0e7:0x5ba37573b71dee4c) Reviews from Google for Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6603250618509160012&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2014 - February 2024 Good - February 2018 Good - July 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool ### Does Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool take babies? ### How is SEND supported at Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool? ### What grade did Ofsted give Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool? ### What are the opening hours at Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool? ### How can Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Manchester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Woodland Adventure Nursery Astley · M29 7TX 4.9(23 reviews) ](/nursery/woodland-adventure-nursery-m29-7tx-2628023) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Astley Nature Kindergarten Manchester · M29 7DY 5.0(37 reviews) ](/nursery/astley-nature-kindergarten-m29-7dy-ey372041) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 1.0 mi ### Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School Manchester · M29 8RZ 3.5(19 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-best-friends-day-nursery-pre-school-m29-8rz-2619729) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Boothstown Playgroup Manchester · M28 1JF ](/nursery/boothstown-playgroup-m28-1jf-ey434832) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.1 mi ### Little Flowers Day Nursery Worsley · M28 1BZ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-flowers-day-nursery-m28-1bz-2819653) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Top Chapel Day Nursery Manchester · M29 8DR 3.8(8 reviews) ](/nursery/top-chapel-day-nursery-m29-8dr-2579225) [See all nurseries in Manchester →](/search?q=Manchester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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