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[North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Old Moat Childcare # Old Moat Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Requires improvement (May 2025) · Old Moat Children's Centre, Old Moat Lane, Manchester, M20 1DE · Manchester Number of places 30 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Manchester About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Old Moat Childcare offers full-time nursery places for children aged three, with admission points in September and January. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for nursery (3-4 years) and reception (4-5 years) focuses on creating a rich, safe, and stimulating learning environment both indoors and outdoors. The curriculum is thematic and literature-based, using high-quality books to explore "Big Questions" and foster qualities like kindness and resilience. A strong emphasis is placed on developing spoken language through play-based learning and extensive interaction with adults and peers. The nursery utilises the Little Wandle systematic synthetic phonics programme and prioritises developing a strong mathematical foundation through the NCETM Mastering Number programme, focusing on numbers up to 10. The staff are dedicated to supporting children in building independence and self-assurance, ensuring a positive start to their school journey. The nursery is part of the Changing Lives in Collaboration (CLIC) Trust, which aims to enhance primary education in the North-West of England. Our ethos Old Moat Childcare's pedagogical approach is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, utilising a thematic and literature-based approach to explore "Big Questions" and foster kindness and resilience. They emphasise play-based learning to develop spoken language and utilise specific programmes for phonics (Little Wandle) and mathematics (NCETM Mastering Number). The nursery is committed to building children's independence and self-assurance. What it's like Leaders have a curriculum intent in place, but it is not always ambitious or effectively implemented, leading to some children becoming disengaged. While staff support children's love for books and build strong relationships, inconsistencies in practice due to ineffective training hinder overall effectiveness. Staff well-being is supported, but coaching and mentoring are not fully effective. Full-time nursery places Play-based learning Thematic curriculum Strong focus on spoken language Systematic phonics programme ## Pricing & funding Nursery places are offered on a full-time basis. All sessions are completely free of charge. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Full time place £0.00 / child Good to know - Places are offered on a full-time basis. - There are no fees charged for nursery places. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Old Moat Childcare Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10393578 Lead inspector Danielle Kelly [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278539)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550630) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=old-moat-childcare-m20-1de-ey550630) ## Key facts Age range 3-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full-time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Old Moat Childcare Last inspected 1 May 2025 · Danielle Kelly Overall effectiveness Requires improvement What it's like to attend Leaders have a curriculum intent in place, but it is not always ambitious or effectively implemented, leading to some children becoming disengaged. While staff support children's love for books and build strong relationships, inconsistencies in practice due to ineffective training hinder overall effectiveness. Staff well-being is supported, but coaching and mentoring are not fully effective. Inspector highlights - Staff support children well in developing a love for books and rhymes. - Staff have built lovely relationships with children. - Staff support children to understand the rules and boundaries of the setting. - Staff have established secure partnerships with parents. - Leaders use additional funding, such as early years pupil premium, to support children's individual needs. Areas to develop - 1 plan an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that builds succinctly on what children already know and can do - 2 ensure the implementation of the curriculum is effective and staff are well deployed to support children to become fully engaged in meaningful learning experiences that meet their individual needs - 3 develop more robust systems to ensure that staff training, particularly on health and safety procedures, is effective and promotes children's health and well-being. Inspection #10393578 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278539) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders use additional funding, such as early years pupil premium, to support children's individual needs. Staff identify children's needs and put targeted support in place. They make timely referrals and work in partnership with parents and professionals from the local authority to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These partnerships help children with SEND to make progress in their development. Outdoor space Staff plan learning experiences for children that they know children will enjoy. For example, they look and talk about the bugs they find in the garden. Inspection history Date: November 2019 - May 2025 Requires improvement - November 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Old Moat Childcare ### What outdoor space does Old Moat Childcare use? ### What does the staff team at Old Moat Childcare look like? ### How can Old Moat Childcare be contacted? ### Whereabouts is Old Moat Childcare? ## About the setting Old Moat Childcare registered in 2017. It is located within a children's centre in the Withington area of Greater Manchester. The setting opens Monday to Friday, from 9am until 5.30pm, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays. There are 17 members of staff employed, of whom 15 hold appropriate early years qualifications. The setting provides government funded childcare. 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