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Cornerhouse Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
·Cross Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3BT · Oldham
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Oldham

About this day nursery

Cornerhouse Day Nursery is located in Oldham and provides care for children from birth to four years of age. It is open from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, throughout the year. Following an inspection in October 2024, Ofsted rated the day nursery 'Good' overall. The inspector reported that the setting provides a warm and caring environment where staff act as nurturing and kind role models for the children.

The curriculum is broad and balanced, with reading being a priority to foster children's enjoyment of books. Children take part in outdoor activities such as nature walks to learn about the seasons and engage in imaginative play. Ofsted noted that the support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is excellent, with effective links to external professionals. The inspection found that staff have received training to support children's communication skills, and that children are well-behaved and prepared for school.

What it's like

The setting's ethos of providing children with a 'warm, caring and welcoming environment' is what makes this setting so special. Staff are nurturing and kind, acting as good role models and showing genuine care towards children. Children behave well and are well-prepared for school.

Warm, caring environmentGood Ofsted ratingStrong SEND supportBroad, balanced curriculumFocus on readingOutdoor learning opportunities

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cornerhouse Day Nursery

Last inspected 22 October 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 setting's ethos of providing children with a 'warm, caring and welcoming environment' is what makes this setting so special. Staff are nurturing and kind, acting as good role models and showing genuine care towards children. Children behave well and are well-prepared for school.

Inspector highlights

  • The setting has worked hard to address weaknesses from the last inspection, providing babies with more physical challenge.
  • The setting has adopted a broad and balanced curriculum that keeps children interested in learning.
  • Reading is a priority, and staff foster children's love of reading effectively.
  • Staff have received training to develop their understanding of child development and the curriculum, improving support for children's communication and language skills.
  • Staff wellbeing is prioritised, and their workload is managed well.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the arrangements for sharing information with parents about their children's assessments, so that they have a better understanding of their children's level of development
  • 2provide staff with more incisive feedback about their interactions with children, to better support children's engagement in their learning
  • 3better support children to gain a good understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others.
Inspection #10323828 · 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 excellent. Interventions are sourced quickly, and children with SEND get the support that they need. Links with external professionals are good, and children with SEND flourish at this caring setting.

Outdoor space

Children learn about different seasons by going on nature walks with staff. They are excited to enact the roles of superheroes outdoors.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: February 2013

  • October 2024Good
  • November 2023Requires improvement
  • March 2019Good
  • December 2015Good
  • February 2013Requires improvement

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