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North Road Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
·North Road Academy, North Road, Stoke On Trent, ST6 2BP · Stoke-on-Trent
Number of places
60 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent

About this day nursery

North Road Nursery is a term-time setting in Stoke-on-Trent for children aged from two to four years old. It offers funded places for eligible children. The day nursery is open from 8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am to 3pm on Friday. In July 2024, Ofsted inspected the day nursery and judged its overall effectiveness to be Good.

The inspector found that children are happy in an inclusive setting with a curriculum that provides new experiences, including trips to the local park and mosque. The learning environment is well-thought-out, and the outdoor area gives children space to run, climb and balance. Ofsted reported that staff are kind and nurturing, helping children to settle quickly and form good relationships with each other. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to make good progress.

What it's like

Children are happy and enjoy their time at this inclusive setting. Staff are kind and nurturing, warmly greeting children and their parents. The curriculum provides children with new opportunities, including trips to the local park and mosque. Children benefit from a well-thought-out learning environment, which allows them to lead their own play.

Good overall effectivenessInclusive settingStrong parent partnershipsOutdoor playDiversity promoted

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Sessions run from 8am to 4pm on Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 3pm on Friday.

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Registered with Ofsted

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for North Road Nursery

Last inspected 12 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and enjoy their time at this inclusive setting. Staff are kind and nurturing, warmly greeting children and their parents. The curriculum provides children with new opportunities, including trips to the local park and mosque. Children benefit from a well-thought-out learning environment, which allows them to lead their own play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and enjoy their time at this inclusive setting.
  • Staff are kind and nurturing and warmly greet children and their parents when they arrive, helping children to settle quickly.
  • Leaders and staff have developed a curriculum that focuses on providing children with a range of new opportunities that enhance their personal experiences.
  • Children explore their local community and enjoy trips to the local park and mosque.
  • Children benefit from a well-thought-out learning environment, enhanced by interesting and creative resources that staff provide.
  • Children form good relationships with staff and with their peers. Staff set clear routines and boundaries.
  • The passionate and dedicated management team continually reflects on the provision to ensure it meets the needs of children and their families.
  • Staff value and promote children's understanding of equality and diversity extremely well.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide further opportunities for children to develop their critical thinking skills
  • 2review the pace of group activities to maximise the learning experiences for all children.
Inspection #10347180 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress from their starting points. They form close bonds with their key persons, ensuring individual needs are met.

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy outdoor play, where they run freely and use the open space to develop confidence and strength by climbing and balancing on equipment. The outdoor area is also used for activities such as counting blocks.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

12 July 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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