--- title: "Greenmount Foundations for Learning — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Greenmount Foundations for Learning, a nursery in Bury — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Greenmount Foundations for Learning # Greenmount Foundations for Learning Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2023) · Brick Barn Farm, Whipney Lane, Bury, BL8 4HT · Bury Number of places 69 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2023 Local authority Bury About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Greenmount Foundations for Learning operates from Brick Barn Farm in Bury, offering childcare on non-domestic premises. Established in 2022, the nursery provides care for children aged 0 to 10 years, open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, all year round. The nursery received an overall "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 01/11/2023. Staff foster strong relationships with children, helping them feel settled and secure, and have high expectations for behaviour, with clear boundaries resulting in generally good conduct. The curriculum is designed to prepare children for their next stages of development, with older children demonstrating strong communication skills and a rich vocabulary. The spacious environment supports independence, with easily accessible resources encouraging children to lead their own play, both indoors and outdoors. Greenmount Foundations for Learning prioritises children's health and well-being, incorporating yoga and mindfulness activities and teaching healthy lifestyles, including tooth brushing. Children also benefit from daily fresh air and outings in their rural location, visiting a local orchard and observing sheep. The dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), supported by knowledgeable staff, ensures a consistent approach to meeting individual needs, providing personalised and targeted support to help children manage their feelings and behaviours and make good progress. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported by staff who value their home languages and cultures. Parents consistently report their children are happy and praise the consistent staff who know their children well. What it's like Staff provide experiences to enthuse children, motivating them to learn key skills. They develop strong relationships with children, who are settled, secure and confident. Expectations for behaviour are high, and children generally behave well due to clear boundaries. Strong relationships Enthusiastic learning Effective SEND provision Valued cultures Outdoor exploration Healthy lifestyles ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Greenmount Foundations for Learning Last inspected 1 November 2023 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 Staff provide experiences to enthuse children, motivating them to learn key skills. They develop strong relationships with children, who are settled, secure and confident. Expectations for behaviour are high, and children generally behave well due to clear boundaries. Inspector highlights - Staff help babies to strengthen their finger muscles in interesting ways, such as posting pegs into holes and scrunching flour. - Two-year-old children engage in animated role play, pretending to be vets and taking care of stuffed toy animals. - Older children express themselves articulately, discussing how they are feeling and making "faces" with dough to show happiness. - The quality of the environment supports children's independence, with easily accessible resources and children exploring and leading their own play. - Children know what is coming next as staff give them cues to indicate changes in routine. Areas to develop - 1 support staff working with younger children to promote their developing communication and language more effectively - 2 help staff to manage transition times so that older children do not wait unnecessarily and become disengaged from learning - 3 review personal care routines and give more consideration to children's privacy Inspection #10310164 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231819) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Greenmount Foundations for Learning Inspection date Nov 2023 Inspection no. 10310164 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231819)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696278) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=greenmount-foundations-for-learning-bl8-4ht-2696278) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > their children are happy attending, and they praise the consistent staff who know their children well Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator is assisted by other knowledgeable staff. There is a consistent approach to meeting the individual needs of children, who receive personalised and targeted support to manage their feelings and behaviours. This helps them make the progress they are capable of. Outdoor space Following a recent incident, the provider reviewed and improved risk assessment procedures, including a focus on keeping children safe outdoors. Children enjoy outings in the rural location and benefit from daily fresh air, visiting the local orchard and saying 'hello' to the sheep in the field. Children also decide if they wish to play indoors or outside. Inspection history Date: September 2023 - November 2023 Good - September 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Greenmount Foundations for Learning ### Is Greenmount Foundations for Learning a day nursery or preschool? ### Does Greenmount Foundations for Learning take babies? ### What outdoor space is available at Greenmount Foundations for Learning? ### How does Greenmount Foundations for Learning support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does Greenmount Foundations for Learning accept? ### What is the Ofsted rating of Greenmount Foundations for Learning? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bury Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Greenmount Foundations for Learning. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Holcombe Brook School Nursery Bury · BL0 9TA ](/nursery/holcombe-brook-school-nursery-ltd-bl0-9ta-316760) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Mulberry Bush Nursery Tottington Bury · BL8 3NJ 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-tottington-bl8-3nj-ey415315) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Tower View Nursery with Peelers out of School Club Bury · BL8 4LU ](/nursery/tower-view-nursery-with-peelers-out-of-school-club-bl8-4lu-ey308002) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Little Holcombe Nursery Bury · BL8 1JD ](/nursery/little-holcombe-nursery-bl8-1jd-316753) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Ladybird Nursery Bury · BL0 9JF 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/ladybird-nursery-ltd-bl0-9jf-ey493462) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Little Miracles Daycare Bury · BL0 9AY ](/nursery/little-miracles-daycare-bl0-9ay-2834958) [See all nurseries in Bury →](/search?q=Bury) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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