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Future Shapers Preschool & Wraparound Care

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Christ Church Hall, Monton Street, Manchester, M14 4GP · Manchester
Number of places
30 places
Age range
3–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Manchester

About this day nursery

Future Shapers Preschool & Wraparound Care, established in 2022, operates from Christ Church Hall in Manchester, M14 4GP, providing childcare for children aged 3 to 10 years. This setting received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 20th September 2024.

The nursery offers a mixed term-time schedule, with an out-of-school club running from 7:30 am to 8:45 am and 2:45 pm to 5 pm during term time. Additionally, a holiday club is available from 7:30 am to 5 pm during parts of the school holidays.

The curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing social skills, independence, imagination, and critical thinking. Children are warmly greeted and show good self-regulation, demonstrating an understanding of routines and behavioural expectations.

The setting also provides rich outdoor learning experiences, enabling children to use natural materials for artwork and enjoy physical activity in a large outdoor space. Weekly visits to a nearby park are a regular feature, complementing their exploration of the wider world alongside trips to art galleries and theatre performances.

Parents have reported positive developments in their children's social skills and appreciate the educational outings provided.

What it's like

Children are greeted warmly and attentively by the provider and independently prepare for their walk back to the setting from school. They understand and adhere to routines and behavioural expectations, demonstrating good self-regulation. The curriculum focuses on social skills, independence, imagination, and critical thinking.

Warm, stimulating environmentOutdoor learning emphasisStrong social skills focusIndependence encouragedRich vocabulary development

Key facts

Opening hours

The out-of-school club operates from 7.30am until 8.45am, and from 2.45pm until 5pm, during term time and a holiday club from 7.30am until 5pm during parts of the school holidays.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Future Shapers Preschool & Wraparound Care

Last inspected 20 September 2024 · Sarah Gower-Jones

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 greeted warmly and attentively by the provider and independently prepare for their walk back to the setting from school. They understand and adhere to routines and behavioural expectations, demonstrating good self-regulation. The curriculum focuses on social skills, independence, imagination, and critical thinking.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider is passionate about providing a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment.
  • There are exciting opportunities for children to explore the wider world through weekly visits to a park and art gallery, and outings to theatre performances.
  • Children behave very well due to excellent adult role models and clear expectations.
  • Children are encouraged to be highly independent in managing their belongings and clearing up.
  • Children's communication and language are very well supported through clear adult speech and rich vocabulary introduction.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on the already good partnerships with parents and other stakeholders, such as schools, to share more focused information about children's learning
  • 2strengthen systems to identify professional development opportunities to further develop knowledge and skills about how best to support young children's learning.
Inspection #10354986 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They say that their children's social skills have developed well and children enjoy their time at the setting.

They especially appreciate the opportunities that the children receive at the park and gallery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children use outdoor materials to make artwork and enjoy getting exercise and fresh air in the large outside space. They visit a nearby park every week.

Parent Reviews of Future Shapers Preschool & Wraparound Care

5.0
(3)
Chloe Taylor
5 months ago

My child has been coming for nearly 2 years Jessica and her family who she works with is amazing. I don’t know what I will do without them . My daughter loves all the staff members if she could live with them I’m sure she would. If you are looking for an after school club or before school or for your children to come for nursery. Please come here your children will be well look after . Thank you for always being amazing. Keep up the work !

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Resa Griffth
a year ago

My sons absolutely love going to Future Shapers. They started attended breakfast club about 8 weeks ago and loved it. They are so happy there, that they are going back for holiday club for the six week school break. There is lots to do with a variety of foods for breakfast. Jessica and her team are friendly and welcoming and really look after the kids

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Basma Elkhafif
a year ago

A brilliant place and wonderful people. If it wasn't for Future Shapers, I wouldn't be able to go to work with peace of mind. The fee is reasonable and Jessica is very professional and dedicated. Thank you Future Shapers.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

20 September 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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