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Little Gems Nursery in Manchester

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
·Abbotsford Preparatory School, 211 Flixton Road, Manchester, M41 5PR · Trafford
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Trafford

About this day nursery

Little Gems Nursery, part of Abbotsford Prep School, provides childcare for children from 4 months to 4 years of age. Understanding the needs of modern families, the nursery operates for 50 weeks a year with extended hours from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, aiming to offer a stable and consistent environment while accommodating parents' busy schedules.

The nursery focuses on supporting children's development through a stimulating play-based curriculum. They also emphasise healthy eating with a focus on fresh, nutritious meals prepared on-site.

The outdoor learning environment is a key aspect of their approach, offering children opportunities for exploration and discovery.

Our ethos

Little Gems Nursery provides a stimulating, play-based curriculum that supports children's development. They emphasise outdoor learning, exploration, and discovery, aiming to offer a stable and consistent environment for children aged 4 months to 4 years.

What it's like

Leaders have successfully addressed the actions raised at the previous inspection, improving staff's safeguarding knowledge and completing maintenance work. Children have returned to their designated base rooms, which are safe and secure. The nursery provides a well-considered curriculum with exciting activities that build on children's existing knowledge, fostering a love of learning and good progress in their development.

Flexible hoursGovernment funding acceptedPlay-based curriculumNutritious meals

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a daily basis. The nursery offers government-funded childcare options of up to 30 hours per week for eligible working parents from nine months of age.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • Offers up to 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible working parents of children from nine months old.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:00pm, 50 weeks a year

Age range

4 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Gems Nursery

Last inspected 24 January 2024 · Rebecca Weston

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

Leaders have successfully addressed the actions raised at the previous inspection, improving staff's safeguarding knowledge and completing maintenance work. Children have returned to their designated base rooms, which are safe and secure. The nursery provides a well-considered curriculum with exciting activities that build on children's existing knowledge, fostering a love of learning and good progress in their development.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have successfully addressed previous actions, improving staff’s safeguarding knowledge and ensuring the suitability of staff.
  • Children have returned to their designated base rooms, which are safe and secure.
  • The nursery offers a well-considered curriculum with exciting activities that build on children’s knowledge and instil a love of learning.
  • Children make good progress in their development and demonstrate good behaviour, kindness, and caring.
  • Leaders monitor children’s progress, particularly in communication skills, and respond swiftly to any delays, providing targeted support for children with English as an additional language.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the existing monitoring and training of staff to identify all minor inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum
  • 2improve the organisation of transition times before mealtimes so that children continue to be engaged in quality learning experiences
Inspection #10307559 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe the staff as 'welcoming' and 'caring'.

They say that children learn to be confident and improve their communication skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders closely monitor the progress that children make, particularly in their communication skills. They respond swiftly and effectively when any delays are identified. Staff encourage children's communication skills through purposeful interaction, and collate key words from families whose children speak English as an additional language, using these words in their interactions.

Outdoor space

Older children eagerly explore the garden and identify different coloured objects with magnifying glasses.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: May 2014

  • January 2024Good
  • August 2023Inadequate
  • January 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • May 2014Good

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