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Gillitots Day Nursery # Gillitots Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 2 Warburton Lane, Partington, MANCHESTER, M31 4NR · Trafford Number of places 30 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Trafford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Gillitots Day Nursery, established in 2007, operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round, catering for children aged 1 to 4 years. " Children are welcomed by enthusiastic and dedicated staff and eagerly engage with a wide range of activities. The nursery provides a stimulating environment, including well-resourced garden areas where children can confidently explore and develop their physical skills. Older children, under close supervision, even learn to use real tools, displaying an impressive awareness of safety. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support, with staff collaborating closely with external agencies to ensure they make good progress. The curriculum encourages children to explain their thinking, helping staff to tailor learning experiences effectively. Staff are adept at identifying and addressing any emerging gaps in development, ensuring all children make good progress. Children are encouraged to be independent, fostering a "can-do attitude" towards their learning, from babies confidently selecting toys to preschoolers problem-solving collaboratively. A love of stories and songs is nurtured, with children eagerly sharing books and recalling previous experiences, such as the Jubilee celebrations. What it's like Children are very firmly at the heart of everything that happens at this warm and inclusive nursery. They are warmly welcomed by enthusiastic and dedicated staff and eagerly settle to a wide range of opportunities. As a result, children of all ages make good progress. Warm and inclusive Good overall effectiveness Outdoor learning opportunities Strong SEND support Fosters independence Love of stories and songs ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2007 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Gillitots Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10129182 Lead inspector Denise Farrington [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188597)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348871) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=gillitots-day-nursery-m31-4nr-ey348871) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Gillitots Day Nursery Last inspected 13 June 2022 · Denise Farrington Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are very firmly at the heart of everything that happens at this warm and inclusive nursery. They are warmly welcomed by enthusiastic and dedicated staff and eagerly settle to a wide range of opportunities. As a result, children of all ages make good progress. Inspector highlights - Children are very firmly at the heart of everything that happens at this warm and inclusive nursery. - Children are encouraged to join in and explain their thinking, which enables staff to identify what children need to learn next. - Staff know children very well and carefully monitor their progress, swiftly identifying any emerging gaps in development. - Staff encourage children of all ages to be independent, and all children demonstrate an impressive can-do attitude towards their learning. - All children develop a love of stories and songs. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the existing monitoring and support to staff and focus staff supervision more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to a consistently high level - 2 build upon the already good partnerships with parents and embed the use of the recently introduced methods to enhance communication even further Inspection #10129182 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188597) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents speak highly of the care provided by staff and remark that the setting is a home-from-home environment for their child. > some parents have struggled to access recently adopted online methods of communication and feel less well informed about their child's progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are very well supported. Staff work incredibly closely with a range of outside agencies to ensure that children receive the support they need in order for them to make good progress. Outdoor space Children delight in confidently exploring the well-resourced garden areas. They learn to balance and take their first steps with confidence. Older children skilfully use real tools, under close supervision, and are exceptionally mindful of their own and each other's safety as they play outdoors. Inspection history Date: November 2011 - June 2022 Good - March 2016 Outstanding - November 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Gillitots Day Nursery ### Which funded hours does Gillitots Day Nursery accept? ### Is Gillitots Day Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### What age children does Gillitots Day Nursery take? ### What are the opening hours at Gillitots Day Nursery? ### How does Gillitots Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in MANCHESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Gillitots Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Partington Nursery Manchester · M31 4FL ](/nursery/partington-nursery-m31-4fl-ey286057) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Sprouts Day Nursery Manchester · M44 5ZE ](/nursery/little-sprouts-day-nursery-ltd-m44-5ze-ey544537) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Mojo 6 Manchester · M44 5JD ](/nursery/mojo-6-m44-5jd-ey390374) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Mini Fingers Day Nursery Manchester · M44 5AD ](/nursery/mini-fingers-day-nursery-m44-5ad-2867489) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Kidzrus Private Day Nursery Irlam Manchester · M44 5AA 4.9(35 reviews) ](/nursery/kidzrus-private-day-nursery-irlam-m44-5aa-ey497436) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Rixton-With-Glazebrook Pre-School Warrington · WA3 5AY ](/nursery/rixton-with-glazebrook-pre-school-wa3-5ay-2551871) [See all nurseries in MANCHESTER →](/search?q=MANCHESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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