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Moorland Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
·Trinity Court, Leek Road, Stoke On Trent, ST9 9NH · Staffordshire
Number of places
44 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Moorland Nursery School aims to seamlessly prepare pre-school children for their transition to primary school by fostering a stimulating and caring environment. The nursery prioritises the well-being and development of each child, ensuring their safety and happiness.

Staff are carefully selected for their expertise and dedication to early childhood education. The curriculum meets all Early Learning Goals, constantly striving for improvement.

The nursery actively maintains connections with other educational establishments, particularly primary schools, to ensure a smooth transition for its departing pupils. Furthermore, Moorland Nursery School values its links with the local community and welcomes external advice from inspection programmes to continuously enhance its early years' education and childcare provisions.

The school believes in inclusive education, providing a broad and balanced curriculum for all children, regardless of individual needs, and actively collaborates with parents and external agencies to address developmental challenges.

What it's like

Staff are very nurturing and caring in their approach, and children feel safe and happy. Children enjoy sensory experiences and develop early mathematical knowledge and hand-eye coordination. They also develop muscles in their hands and fingers and show resilience while building with resources.

Focus on primary school readinessCaring and stimulating environmentInclusive settingStrong parent partnershipEarly Learning Goals curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

07:45 – 17:45

Age range

Pre-school

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Moorland Nursery School

Last inspected 26 November 2024

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

Staff are very nurturing and caring in their approach, and children feel safe and happy. Children enjoy sensory experiences and develop early mathematical knowledge and hand-eye coordination. They also develop muscles in their hands and fingers and show resilience while building with resources.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have taken action to address concerns raised at the last inspection regarding suitability checks and safer recruitment procedures.
  • The curriculum covers all areas of learning and is well-sequenced to build on children's knowledge over time.
  • Staff work well alongside parents and other professionals to ensure children receive early help when concerns are raised.
  • Staff read stories with enthusiasm, giving children time to talk and predict what will happen next.
  • Parents and grandparents speak highly of the setting, are pleased with the flexible approach to settling-in sessions, and receive regular updates about their child's progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to think more carefully about how they can extend children's learning even further when they complete tasks with ease
  • 2review and improve the snacks on offer to children to ensure they are more balanced and to promote children's health.
Inspection #10364469 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

When concerns are raised, staff work well alongside parents and other professionals. This ensures that children receive the early help they require.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: March 2015

  • November 2024Good
  • July 2024Inadequate
  • November 2018Good
  • March 2015Good

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