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[North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Little Learners # Little Learners in Stockport Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 2nd Romiley Scout Hut, Hatherlow Wharf, Stockport, SK6 4BB · Stockport Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Stockport About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Learners, established in 2022, operates during school term times, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 3 pm, catering to children aged 2 to 4 years. The setting provides a warm and inviting atmosphere where children are emotionally secure and happy. Staff effectively use simple systems, such as a bell to signal routine changes and pictorial timetables, which children respond to positively, promoting good behaviour. The nursery offers a varied and engaging curriculum, with activities carefully planned to align with children's interests, fostering their motivation to learn. A notable aspect of the provision is its inclusive nature, with staff nurturing each child's unique personality through kind and caring interactions. Every planned activity is individualised, focusing on children's personal next steps to ensure good progress. Little Learners places a high value on children's views, incorporating them into daily activities, thereby fostering a strong sense of self-worth. The physical environment is purposefully designed to be stimulating and organised, enabling children to thrive. Children at Little Learners engage with nature through diverse activities, including spotting wildlife by the canal, tending to garden plants, and going on nature walks, which helps them develop an appreciation for the living world and empathy. The team has a strong reputation in the local community for supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All four childcare staff members are qualified at level 2 or above, and the manager holds qualified teacher status. Staff work well together to promote children's safety, with clear delegation of tasks for supervision and equipment checks. A particular strength highlighted in the "Good" rated Ofsted report (30 April 2025) is the quality of teaching supporting children's emerging language skills, through ongoing narration, open questions, and story time, leading to confident communication. Children are also encouraged to take books home from a lending library, reinforcing learning and strengthening parent partnerships. While the setting excels in many areas, including hygiene practices for personal care, it aims to further enhance children's privacy during these routines and strengthen links with professionals like speech and language therapists to fully benefit from their expertise. What it's like Leaders and staff have created a warm and inviting atmosphere, welcoming children with enthusiastic hellos and friendly smiles. Children are emotionally secure and happy. Staff teach children about nature and the living world through an enjoyable range of activities, helping them appreciate nature and developing their empathy. Highly inclusive provision Individualised planning Nurturing staff Strong language development Nature-focused activities Promotes safety ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Learners Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10380709 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278310)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710702) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-learners-sk6-4bb-2710702) ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Learners Last inspected 30 April 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Leaders and staff have created a warm and inviting atmosphere, welcoming children with enthusiastic hellos and friendly smiles. Children are emotionally secure and happy. Staff teach children about nature and the living world through an enjoyable range of activities, helping them appreciate nature and developing their empathy. Inspector highlights - This is a highly inclusive provision. Children's unique personalities are nurtured by kind and caring staff. - Planning is individualised. Each planned activity focuses closely on children's personal next steps. - Staff value children's views and opinions and weave these into day-to-day activities. - Staff work well together to promote children's safety. - The quality of teaching to support children's emerging language skills is a notable strength. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to offer children more privacy during personal care routines, such as nappy changing procedures, to better support children's dignity - 2 strengthen links with other professionals involved in children's care, such as speech and language therapists, to benefit from their expertise and help children make even more progress in their learning Inspection #10380709 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278310) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The staff at this setting have a wonderful reputation within the local community for providing care and support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work with some professionals that are involved in children's learning, such as health visitors, but these partnerships are not consistent or securely embedded with all professionals, like speech and language therapists. Outdoor space Children enjoy spotting ducks and other wildlife in the nearby canal. They tend to plants in the garden and enjoy nature walks in the local community. Inspection history Date: April 2025 - May 2025 Good - April 2025 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Learners ### How does Little Learners support children with SEND? ### What is Little Learners working on improving? ### Does Little Learners have an Ofsted rating? ### What are the strengths at Little Learners? ### How many places does Little Learners have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Stockport Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Learners. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Bee Happy Nursery & Pre School Stockport · SK6 4BL 4.7(14 reviews) ](/nursery/bee-happy-nursery-pre-school-sk6-4bl-ey453994) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Precious Jem's Bredbury Stockport · SK6 1HB ](/nursery/precious-jem-s-bredbury-sk6-1hb-2863259) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Woodley Kiddi-Winks Stockport · SK6 1RH ](/nursery/woodley-kiddi-winks-sk6-1rh-ey389436) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Kids Planet Bredbury Stockport · SK6 2EX 4.3(8 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-bredbury-sk6-2ex-2832422) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Bowden House Day Nursery Stockport · SK6 6ND ](/nursery/bowden-house-day-nursery-sk6-6nd-ey367058) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Nina's Nursery Offerton Stockport · SK2 5EL ](/nursery/nina-s-nursery-offerton-sk2-5el-2503872) [See all nurseries in Stockport →](/search?q=Stockport) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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