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Channings Childcare Werneth

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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4.3(7 parent reviews) ·Springbank Street, Werneth, Oldham, OL8 4LH · Oldham
Number of places
53 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Oldham

About this day nursery

Channings Childcare Ltd Werneth, established in 1999, is a term-time childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years old. Open from 7:15 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where children are happy and excited to explore.

The setting received an overall "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 14 September 2023. Staff at Channings Childcare Ltd Werneth are positive role models who foster secure attachments with the children, promoting a sense of safety and eagerness for the day ahead.

The nursery implements a clear curriculum which enhances children's independence skills, from pouring their own water and using cutlery to cutting up their food for older children, to nose-wiping and hand-washing for younger ones. Both indoor and outdoor learning experiences are valued, with the quality of education across all areas assessed as having a positive impact on children's learning.

The nursery demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with external professionals to ensure good progress and to close learning gaps quickly. Leaders also prioritise staff well-being, providing regular supervision and training, while strong parent partnerships ensure families are regularly updated on their child's development and well-equipped to support learning at home.

Communication and language development are central to the curriculum, with staff introducing key vocabulary in all learning areas to extend children's growing vocabulary. Children also benefit from a curriculum that promotes healthy choices through nutritious meals and discussions about healthy eating.

What it's like

Children are happy and excited to explore in this inviting and nurturing nursery. They benefit from the secure attachments they build with staff. Staff are positive role models and have high expectations of children's behaviour.

Inviting & nurturing environmentStrong parent partnershipsGood SEND provisionFocus on independence skillsValued staff well-beingClear curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Channings Childcare Werneth

Last inspected 14 September 2023 · Danielle Kelly

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 are happy and excited to explore in this inviting and nurturing nursery. They benefit from the secure attachments they build with staff. Staff are positive role models and have high expectations of children's behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and excited to explore in an inviting and nurturing nursery.
  • Leaders have built a clear curriculum focusing on desired skills for children.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.
  • Leaders place a high priority on staff's well-being.
  • Parent partnerships are a strength of this nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to identify children's next steps in learning and incorporate these into children's learning experiences to help them build skills cumulatively and coherently over time
  • 2refine systems for monitoring the impact of staff training and consider how staff can share new knowledge with the team to continuously improve practice.
Inspection #10295327 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress from their starting points. Leaders and staff collaborate with external professionals to support the individual needs of children. Therefore, gaps in learning close quickly and children continue to make good 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.

Parent Reviews of Channings Childcare Werneth

4.3
(7)
Be Brave
a year ago

We recently moved to Oldham and, like many parents, we were looking for a nursery for our little one. I contacted numerous nurseries listed on the Oldham Council website, but unfortunately, none had any available spaces. They all added us to their waiting lists for the September intake, with no guarantees of securing a place. My wife and I were starting to lose hope when, by chance, I came across Channings Childcare in Werneth. I called immediately, and Ellie informed me that they had a spot available, and my child could start in January 2025. We were overjoyed! However, after reading some online reviews, one in particular stood out. A parent seemed quite upset, which naturally made us a little anxious. I asked Ellie about it, as we believe there are always two sides to every story. Our little one started at Channings with no knowledge of English, but in 2 months we've already seen amazing progress. He is now more confident in speaking English and making friends, which has been so encouraging. Miss Martina, Ellie, and all the staff are incredibly friendly and dedicated to providing excellent care. The only downside is that they currently operate for only three days a week, which is a bit disappointing. We hope that in the future, they’ll be able to extend to five days a week again. Overall, we truly believe Channings Childcare is one of the best nurseries in Manchester, and we’re so grateful for the wonderful environment they provide for our child.

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Faz Raja
a year ago

🚫 AVOID 🚫 I am extremely disappointed with this nursery and feel compelled to share my experience to warn other parents. My two-year-old daughter was treated in a way that I find completely unacceptable by some of the staff. They used threats like "we're going to call the police" 🚨 to control her behavior, which left her absolutely terrified 😨. This type of approach is not only inappropriate but has caused long-lasting fear in my child. Despite all our efforts, she is now too scared to attend any school or nursery due to the trauma she experienced here 😔. No parent should have to see their child suffer this kind of distress 💔. The nursery’s approach to handling young children is not only lacking in compassion but borders on harmful 🚫. I would not recommend this place to anyone who values a nurturing, safe environment for their little ones.

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Hannah Vranjkovic
12 years ago

Channings childcare is a very nice environment to send your children too. As my children have also attended another leading Oldham private nursery i would say that Channings is by far the best. They do not attempt to add up there own prices and are considerate and quite flexible if you need them to be. They have a clean environment and good facilities and the staff here are very welcoming and pleasant. One big plus is THEY DO NOT CHARGE FOR BANK HOLIDAYS (UNLIKE OTHER NURSERY'S). If you can get your child in here do so as it is a very nice place to send your child! :-)

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Ashleigh Bennett
2 years ago

All the staff are so welcoming and my daughter loves going to nursery. Brilliant nursery she's come on loads since starting in September!!

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joy osemwonta
2 years ago

Good childcare services, they give evidence on children's activities the teachers are friendly and warm, will highly recommend them.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2012

  • September 2023Good
  • December 2017Good
  • April 2014Good
  • October 2013Good
  • March 2012Good

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