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Little Angels Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School, Rossall Grove, ELLESMERE PORT, CH66 1NN · Cheshire West and Chester
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester

About this day nursery

The passionate management team has developed a creative curriculum that prioritises communication skills, helping children build on their existing knowledge and abilities. Staff are skilled at using Makaton and visual prompts to support all children's developing communication.

The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) ensures that children with SEND, and those with English as an additional language, receive effective support to make good progress. Children are happy and settle quickly, engaging confidently in activities and forming friendships within the safe, calm, and relaxed atmosphere.

Staff plan activities based on children's interests, fostering good hygiene routines and independence. Outdoors, children show resilience and motivation as they practise physical skills on tricycles and scooters, continuously exploring the space.

Parents speak highly of the nursery, noting the extra learning and support that helps their children progress well.

What it's like

Children are happy and settle quickly in this warm and friendly pre-school, feeling secure in the safe environment due to the calm and relaxed atmosphere provided by staff. They engage confidently in activities, fostering friendships, and staff plan activities based on children's interests and learning needs.

Creative curriculumStrong communication focusEffective SEND supportGood hygiene routinesPromotes independenceOutdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.45am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Angels Childcare

Last inspected 17 January 2023 · Katie Bonney

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 happy and settle quickly in this warm and friendly pre-school, feeling secure in the safe environment due to the calm and relaxed atmosphere provided by staff. They engage confidently in activities, fostering friendships, and staff plan activities based on children's interests and learning needs.

Inspector highlights

  • The passionate management team has devised a creative curriculum that helps children to build on what they already know and can do, with a sharp focus on communication skills.
  • Children learn good hygiene routines and show good levels of independence, with staff encouragement promoting their confidence and self-esteem.
  • The learning environment is well designed and offers children a wealth of resources to choose from, facilitating imaginative play.
  • The SENDCo ensures effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them make good progress.
  • Partnership with parents is good, with effective communication and shared ideas to support children's learning at home.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to enhance the organisation of adult-led activities, to reduce transition time and maximise learning time
  • 2strengthen the use of the supervision process further, to help staff identify clear targets to raise the quality of teaching even higher.
Inspection #10263658 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that the extra learning and support provided have helped their children to make good progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) ensures that effective support is in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to help them make good progress. Staff use Makaton and visual prompts to help all children with their developing communication skills and the SENDCo acts swiftly to access support and intervention for children.

Outdoor space

Children show reliance when they play outside, practising their physical skills on tricycles and scooters. They show motivation and keep on trying as they continue to explore the outdoor space.

Inspection history

Date: March 2010

  • January 2023Good
  • May 2017Good
  • January 2015Good
  • March 2010Good

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