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Early Learning Academy

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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3.7(3 parent reviews) ·Ellesmere Port Campus, Sutton Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BF · Cheshire West and Chester
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Rated "Good" by Ofsted on 23rd April 2024, the nursery warmly welcomes children upon arrival, fostering a secure environment where they separate from parents with ease.

The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, offering stimulating activities like specially tailored sports for older children to develop coordination and balance, and creative expression through music, singing, and dance for babies. The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), recognising each child's unique qualities and collaborating with external experts to create high-quality, individualised learning experiences.

This approach enables children with SEND to thrive and fully develop their abilities. The learning environment extends both indoors and outdoors, allowing for a comprehensive educational experience.

Staff promote strong literacy and mathematical understanding through engaging activities, such as mark-making for older children and number rhymes for babies, while skillfully correcting misconceptions. Children are encouraged to be inquisitive, fostering a thirst for learning.

The nursery also prioritises personal development, helping children to confidently express their feelings and understand the emotions of others. Leaders ensure effective policies for preventing the spread of infection, teaching children good hygiene practices.

The partnership with parents is a particular strength, with regular information sharing and support for learning at home.

What it's like

Leaders and staff warmly welcome children as they arrive, and children separate from their parents with ease, demonstrating they feel safe. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are eager to play and learn thanks to fascinating learning activities. They benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum that includes specially designed sports activities for older children and creative expression for babies.

Exciting, meaningful curriculumStrong literacy developmentSkilful maths learningEffective infection controlExceptional SEND supportPositive personal development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Early Learning Academy

Last inspected 23 April 2024 · Andrea Vaughan

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

Leaders and staff warmly welcome children as they arrive, and children separate from their parents with ease, demonstrating they feel safe. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are eager to play and learn thanks to fascinating learning activities. They benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum that includes specially designed sports activities for older children and creative expression for babies.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders provide an exciting and meaningful curriculum that builds on children's previous learning.
  • Staff promote children's understanding of literacy through high-quality learning opportunities.
  • Staff create meaningful learning experiences to support children's knowledge of mathematics.
  • Leaders ensure that their policies for preventing the spread of infection are effective.
  • Leaders support the needs of children with SEND exceptionally well.

Areas to develop

  • 1focus professional development for staff more precisely, so that all staff support high-quality learning consistently well.
Inspection #10340759 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are eager to play and learn at nursery with their friends and the nurturing staff. Leaders support the needs of children with SEND exceptionally well. They recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of every child, use external experts' advice, and plan high-quality, individualised learning experiences, enabling children with SEND to thrive and develop their abilities fully.

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 Early Learning Academy

3.7
(3)
Shirley A
3 years ago

Mind always at ease when my little one goes to daycare. Staff are awesome.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

23 April 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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