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Mulberry Bush Nursery Whitefield

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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4.5(6 parent reviews) ·Mulberry Bush Nursery, Sefton Street, MANCHESTER, M45 7ET · Bury
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Bury

About this day nursery

Mulberry Bush Nursery Whitefield, registered in 2010, is a well-established childcare setting located in Manchester. The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, and offers funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

The dedicated staff team, comprising 20 members with various early years qualifications, ensures a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 0 to 4. Children at Mulberry Bush Nursery Whitefield are encouraged to make choices and develop independence, from babies exploring everyday objects to pre-schoolers voting on stories.

The nursery prides itself on good partnerships with parents, who receive regular updates on their child's progress and ways to support learning at home. The leadership team is passionate about continuous improvement, reflecting on feedback from staff, parents, and children to enhance the nursery experience.

What it's like

Children enjoy playing and learning at this setting. They form strong attachments with their key person which helps them to feel safe and settled. Children of all ages develop their knowledge and skills as they explore the well-resourced environments. Children benefit from positive interactions with staff and make good progress in their learning.

Good overall effectivenessExcellent SEND provisionStrong parent partnershipsPromotes independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mulberry Bush Nursery Whitefield

Last inspected 16 May 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy playing and learning at this setting. They form strong attachments with their key person which helps them to feel safe and settled. Children of all ages develop their knowledge and skills as they explore the well-resourced environments. Children benefit from positive interactions with staff and make good progress in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy playing and learning and form strong attachments with their key person.
  • Children develop their knowledge and skills exploring well-resourced environments.
  • All children are encouraged to make their own choices, building confidence and a love of reading.
  • Children behave well and develop self-esteem through responsibilities.
  • Staff assess children to identify strengths and gaps, informing individual planning.
  • Children develop phonic knowledge through a planned curriculum, preparing them for school.
  • The setting has good partnerships with parents, who value daily communication with staff.
  • Staff well-being is prioritised, with regular supervision and a mentor system.
  • The leadership team is passionate and reflects on feedback to improve the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1Consider how staff manage the environment during transitions so that all children are able to focus fully on their learning.
  • 2Further promote children's independence skills by allowing them more opportunities to carry out tasks by themselves.
Inspection #10129199 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Additional adults form strong bonds with children. Staff set targets for children which build upon what children already know and can do. The leadership team is passionate about supporting children with SEND. Staff take part in training and source external support so that they can help children with SEND to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Outdoor space

Children access the outdoor area daily where they have opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, children build obstacle courses, dig in sand and dance with ribbons.

Parent Reviews of Mulberry Bush Nursery Whitefield

4.5
(6)
Ruth Wiltshire
9 years ago

My little girl started at Mulberry Bush when she was 9 months old, she is nearly 2 now. As a new mum, I was put at ease by the friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff who helped us manage a big change - me more than my daughter! My daughter is a happy confident little person, who loves nursery, running in each morning, excited for the day ahead. I couldn't ask for any more. I feel safe in the knowledge that my daughter is receiving a great care from a passionate team of people who are consistently outstanding, whatever day it is.

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F R Di Tondo
9 years ago

My little girl started to attend mulberry bush Whitfield at just 3 months old, as a new mum the staff guided me through the whole process with ease and understanding, answering every question I had.Nothing is ever too much trouble and my little girl smiles every day when she arrives at nursery. I feel happy knowing I have left her in the safest environment I possibly could with people who provide an outstanding level of care.

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Dionne Barlow
11 years ago

Not worth the money at all. Didn't prepare my child for school, and could have got the same care at other nurseries in the area for a lot less money. The 15 hours 'free' also didn't work out as they charge over £10 per day for what is effectively a lunch and a few snacks.....

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Louise Parkinson
9 years ago

My son went here for 4 years and my daughter now goes. Cannot recommend enough. Lovely nursery x

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suzanne wardle
a year ago

Very caring staff. Children have so much fun.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2011

  • May 2022Good
  • January 2016Outstanding
  • September 2011Outstanding

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