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Fairfield Education & Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
·Fairfield Road Cp School, Grove Street, Manchester, M43 6AF · Tameside
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Tameside

About this day nursery

Fairfield Nursery School, situated in Accrington, BB5 0LD, envisions every child as a unique individual with boundless potential, fostering an environment where each 'bud' can truly blossom. This ethos underpins their commitment to recognising the individuality of every child and their family.

The staff team has devoted considerable thought to their 'Image of the Child,' outlining the essential attributes they aim to nurture in children. At the core of all their endeavours is the paramount commitment to ensuring children's safety.

The nursery offers comprehensive full-time funded and chargeable sessions for children aged two, three, and four, operating from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Additionally, they provide flexible 15-hour sessions, which can be taken as five mornings, five afternoons, or two full days.

Our ethos

Fairfield Nursery School's ethos is to recognise the individuality of every child and their family, viewing each child as a unique individual with boundless potential, in an environment where each 'bud' can truly blossom. The nursery focuses on their 'Image of the Child,' outlining the essential attributes they aim to nurture.

What it's like

Leaders and staff create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for children and their families, helping children to feel calm, engaged and secure. Children show impressive levels of confidence and focus, happily greeting visitors and engaging in conversation. Staff encourage children to show off their skills and learning.

Focus on individual potentialFlexible session optionsStrong safeguarding commitment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Session types

Full-time funded, Chargeable sessions, Part-time 15-hour sessions

Opening hours

8am to 3.30pm

Age range

2, 3 and 4 years old

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fairfield Education & Childcare

Last inspected 14 January 2025

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 create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for children and their families, helping children to feel calm, engaged and secure. Children show impressive levels of confidence and focus, happily greeting visitors and engaging in conversation. Staff encourage children to show off their skills and learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have adopted a culture of continuous learning for themselves and all staff, fostering an environment of continuous professional development.
  • Staff deliver a sequenced curriculum, which builds on what children already know and can do, and thoughtfully consider children's next steps in development.
  • Leaders place a strong focus on communication and language development for all children, with staff skilfully introducing new words into children's vocabulary.
  • Staff make good use of routines and structure to help children settle quickly at the setting, promoting independence and nurturing skills for primary school transition.
  • The curriculum is ambitious and designed to promote every child's progression, with staff having high expectations that children meet.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff knowledge and understanding of how to support children's early reading skills effectively.
Inspection #10370311 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. They experience a curriculum as ambitious and exciting as their peers, with consistent approaches and goals across the setting. This means children make impressive progress and quickly begin to meet their learning goals.

Outdoor space

Staff place an important emphasis on outdoor play, which children look forward to each day. They race around on vehicles, collect leaves and sticks and make delicious meals in the play kitchen.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025

Date: July 2010

  • January 2025Good
  • September 2024Inadequate
  • January 2020Outstanding
  • September 2015Good
  • November 2014Requires improvement
  • July 2010Good

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