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Hale Day Nursery and Nursery School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(2 Google reviews) ·Hale Day Nursery, 60 Bankhall Lane, Altrincham, WA15 0LG · Trafford
Number of places
75 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Trafford

About this day nursery

Hale Day Nursery, located in Altrincham, WA15 0LG, proudly holds an "Outstanding" Ofsted rating and has received recognition through numerous national awards, distinguishing it as a leading nursery. Situated amidst open fields, it provides a warm, homely environment with ground-floor rooms offering direct access to an all-weather garden.

The meticulously designed outdoor space features a kitchen garden, fruit trees, a wildlife area, and custom-built play equipment. Children regularly embark on excursions to local parks, Delamere Forest, and Tatton Park, fostering a broad understanding of the world.

The curriculum is enriched with diverse extracurricular activities such as yoga, forest school, sports, dance, and Moo Music. The day nursery actively engages with the local Hale community, collaborating with the library, shops, and emergency services, and participating in intergenerational initiatives.

The experienced team includes two Early Years Teachers, several Level 6 and Level 5 practitioners, NDNA baby specialists, forest school practitioners, and a SENCo, ensuring a supportive learning environment focused on school readiness. With over two centuries of combined experience, the staff are dedicated to creating memorable experiences for children.

The nursery is committed to continuous improvement, adopting the latest best practices, and benefits from regular support from Elmscot Group’s outdoor and early years leads and senior leadership.

Our ethos

The nursery offers a rich curriculum with diverse extracurricular activities like yoga, forest school, sports, dance, and Moo Music. They are committed to continuous improvement and adopting the latest best practices, ensuring a supportive learning environment focused on school readiness with experienced practitioners. Their approach includes regular excursions and community engagement to foster a broad understanding of the world.

What it's like

Children are exceptionally happy at Hale Day Nursery. Babies snuggle with their key persons, and older children are eager to start the day. Children make excellent progress through a broad curriculum and constantly engage in new experiences that build on their interests and extend their learning.

Ofsted OutstandingNational Award-WinningOutdoor-led LearningCommunity EngagementExperienced Staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am – 6pm

Food

Provided

Waitlist

Unknown

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hale Day Nursery and Nursery School

Last inspected 7 October 2022 · Natalie Myatt

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are exceptionally happy at Hale Day Nursery. Babies snuggle with their key persons, and older children are eager to start the day. Children make excellent progress through a broad curriculum and constantly engage in new experiences that build on their interests and extend their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is highly focused and provides children with the knowledge and skills they need for future learning.
  • Children remember what they learn and show high levels of engagement, including learning and using sign language.
  • Children benefit from focused teaching episodes, rich in new vocabulary, leading to exceptional communication skills.
  • The setting provides varied opportunities to learn, explore and test mathematical concepts.
  • Staff ensure their practice is inclusive, quickly identifying barriers to learning and providing effective support, including working with other agencies.
Inspection #10251449 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents know that their children will have fun and be safe in the staff's care.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Barriers to children's learning are quickly identified through the use of assessment. Staff make highly effective plans to support children's progress and work with other agencies to establish high levels of support for children. The use of sign language supports children who are non-verbal to be part of the nursery community. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children develop large motor skills by safely building dens at forest school. They enjoy challenge and show resilience as they run, climb and balance outdoors. In forest school, children learn skills to climb a tree, attend a campfire or meet a dog safely.

Google Reviews of Hale Day Nursery and Nursery School

5.0
(2 Google reviews)
Faye Roddy
7 years ago

Our 2yo has been there for over a year and we love it, more importantly she loves it ! The girls that work there are all so lovely, caring, and approachable. always a smile on arrival and the best care we could ask for. Our daughter has come on so much, learning new things every day and making wonderful friends. I was nervous to use a Nursery at first but it is the best decision we could have made. My 2yo has food allergies and i do not have to worry as you always make her "special" food and ensure she is eating properly too. Thank you all, you are super stars and i cannot speak highly enough of you.

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Emma Williams
7 years ago

Since the first day my daughter started at Hale Day Nursery, she has thrived and loved every moment. She’s seamlessly moved from one room to the next, receiving the same level of care and attention by each member of staff, who deliver learning and development in a fresh and forward-thinking way - one that engages and stretches the children. I can’t recommend the nursery enough.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 October 2022

Outstanding

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

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