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Little Learners in Manchester

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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5.0(6 parent reviews) ·67 Stockport Road, Denton, Manchester, M34 6NB · Tameside
Number of places
44 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Tameside

About this day nursery

Little Learners in Manchester provides childcare for children aged 0-11 years, operating year-round from Monday to Friday. 30pm.

The nursery re-registered in 2015 and aims to create a safe and enjoyable environment for children, fostering trusting relationships with staff. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from a broad curriculum tailored to their individual learning needs, helping them to make optimal progress.

The inspector noted strong practice in mathematics, with staff effectively helping children grasp early mathematical concepts, such as counting, recognising shapes, and comparing sizes. Children at Little Learners also thoroughly enjoy books and story-time, with staff modelling language clearly to develop speaking skills.

The nursery encourages kindness and consideration among friends, and offers opportunities for children to learn about respect and awareness of others, including access to books that reflect diverse positive images. While the latest inspection on 23 November 2021 rated the overall effectiveness as "Requires Improvement," leaders and managers are actively making changes to enhance children's safety and support staff development, particularly for those caring for toddlers receiving early education funding.

However, some inconsistencies in education quality have been identified, particularly for babies and some of the most able children, whose learning opportunities are not always sufficiently challenging or socially engaging due to minor gaps in curriculum planning and the structuring of routines.

What it's like

Children are safe and enjoy their time at the nursery, forming trusting relationships with staff. While toddlers and pre-school children have developed strong social skills, babies have fewer opportunities due to minor gaps in curriculum planning. Leaders aim for all children to achieve their best, but inconsistencies in education quality mean some, like the most able, are not challenged sufficiently, unlike children with SEND and disadvantaged children who make optimum progress.

Strong maths curriculumEnjoy books and story-timeGood SEND provisionStaff professional developmentChildren are kind and considerate

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Nursery and holiday club sessions are from 7am until 6.30pm. Out-of-school sessions are from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6.30pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Learners

Last inspected 23 November 2021

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Requires improvement
Leadership and management
Requires improvement

What it's like to attend

Children are safe and enjoy their time at the nursery, forming trusting relationships with staff. While toddlers and pre-school children have developed strong social skills, babies have fewer opportunities due to minor gaps in curriculum planning. Leaders aim for all children to achieve their best, but inconsistencies in education quality mean some, like the most able, are not challenged sufficiently, unlike children with SEND and disadvantaged children who make optimum progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers have made changes to enhance children's safety, including tightening risk assessments.
  • There are elements of strong practice throughout the nursery, most notably the curriculum for mathematics.
  • Leaders and managers recognise the benefits of supporting staff in their continuous professional development.
  • All children thoroughly enjoy books and story-time sessions, and staff model language clearly to develop speaking skills.
  • Children are kind and considerate to their friends and have opportunities to learn about respect and awareness of others.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure the curriculum is well planned and implemented to help build all children's knowledge and skills over time
  • 2support all staff in developing their knowledge of the curriculum and how children learn
  • 3provide support for staff to help them understand and implement the nursery's policies and procedures effectively.
Inspection #10214004 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities experience a broad curriculum that meets their individual learning needs, helping them to make optimum progress.

Outdoor space

The report does not provide specific details about the outdoor space or how children use it.

Parent Reviews of Little Learners

5.0
(6)
Amy sarah
7 years ago

My son attends the holiday club and also attended the pre school when I was an employee. I'd recommend the nursery and afterschool/holiday care to anybody. Whilst being extremely professional , it also offers a warm and safe place for children to thrive- all the children have an excellent rapport with staff and the staff do with the parents. The children also get to experience well supervised trips out into the community such as swimming, the park and bowling for the older ones. My baby will be due to start here when I return to work. It's a setting that I feel 100% confident to leave my baby in and be well looked after.

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Clare Jackson
7 years ago

An absolutely wonderful family orientated setting. My children love attending here. This is due to the experience of the staff coupled with the fact they treat each child with love, dignity and respect. I feel as though I’m leaving my children with a family member. Best nursery in Denton x

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sylvia santamaria
7 years ago

Brilliant Nursery. My Leo has loved going to this Nursery and they have helped him loads with his development. All the staff are brilliant cant recommend them enough. Sylvia and Family

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Stephen Henry
7 years ago

Fantastic nursery that goes above and beyond. Committed and professional staff. My 2 year loves it and my 1 year old is starting next month. Very competitive pricing aswell. Highly recommended. 👍

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