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Little Tinkers in Stockport

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
·25 Buxton Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6AD · Stockport
Number of places
37 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Stockport

About this day nursery

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 27th June 2022, rated the nursery as 'Good' overall. Children at Little Tinkers have a great start to their education, feeling content and safe, and benefiting from positive interactions with staff that build strong relationships.

Children play outdoors daily, developing their knowledge of the natural world through activities like visiting the local park. Babies have their own dedicated outdoor space, designed to meet their specific needs.

The curriculum fosters learning about growth and healthy foods, with children planting their own vegetables and visiting a local fruit farm. Staff have high expectations for all children, contributing to their expanding knowledge and skills.

Older children explore the wider world through activities such as French lessons, and staff effectively support children's communication and language development. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support from a knowledgeable SENDCo who actively seeks resources for children.

Additional adults are provided to support children with SEND, helping them to achieve their best progress. The nursery also prepares children for school through initiatives like providing school uniforms to try on and inviting teachers to visit.

What it's like

Children have a great start to their education at the nursery. They are content and safe. Interactions with staff are positive and help to build strong relationships.

Great start to educationDaily outdoor playStrong staff-child relationshipsWell-supported SEND childrenPositive parent feedbackQualified staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Tinkers

Last inspected 27 June 2022

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 have a great start to their education at the nursery. They are content and safe. Interactions with staff are positive and help to build strong relationships.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have a great start to their education at the nursery.
  • Children play outside daily, developing their knowledge of the natural world and promoting their health and well-being.
  • Staff have high expectations of children, which contributes to their knowledge and skills growing over time.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well by a knowledgeable SENDCo.
  • Parents are very happy with the nursery, praising the communication they receive from staff.
  • Staff are well qualified and encouraged to continue their professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider how boundaries are shared with children so that they know what is expected of them at all times.
Inspection #10208424 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. The knowledgeable special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) has an excellent understanding of her role. She is proactive and resilient in sourcing support for children. Additional adults support children with SEND which helps them to make the best progress they are capable of.

Outdoor space

Children play outside daily. They develop their knowledge of the natural world through opportunities such as visiting the local park. Babies have a dedicated outdoor space, which has been designed to support their unique needs.

Inspection history

Date: June 2022

  • August 2022Good
  • June 2022Good

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