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Old School House Nursery # Old School House Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 1b Thomas Lane, Knotty Ash, LIVERPOOL, L14 5NX · Liverpool Number of places 90 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Liverpool About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Old School House Nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted on 23rd November 2022, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0-4 years, operating all year round. The dedicated management team is committed to delivering high-quality care and education. Staff are warm and attentive, fostering strong relationships with the children, ensuring they feel happy and secure. The nursery offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to build upon each child's existing knowledge and abilities, promoting independence from an early age. Babies happily explore spacious rooms, engaging in activities such as pouring sand and tapping blocks, while older children eagerly learn Spanish and Ukrainian words. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are exceptionally well supported, with additional funding carefully utilised and a Special Educational Needs Coordinator who collaboratively works with various professionals for timely referrals and comprehensive support. Outdoor play is encouraged, where children harmonise, practising hand-to-eye coordination by rolling, throwing, and catching balls. Parents consistently commend the nursery for the care and education their children receive, supported by effective communication through a family app that details their child's day and offers suggestions for home learning. What it's like The dedicated management team is passionate about providing high-quality care and education for all children. Staff are caring and nurturing. They have built up close relationships with children. Children are happy and settled. Good Ofsted rating Broad, balanced curriculum Effective key-person system Promotes independence Strong SEND support Outdoor play ## 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 Old School House Nursery Last inspected 23 November 2022 · Olivia Barnes 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 The dedicated management team is passionate about providing high-quality care and education for all children. Staff are caring and nurturing. They have built up close relationships with children. Children are happy and settled. Inspector highlights - Children access a broad and balanced curriculum which builds on what they already know and can do. - The key-person system is effective. - Staff provide opportunities to promote children's growing independence. - Parents are complimentary about the nursery. - Communication and language are promoted well. Areas to develop - 1 develop the arrangements for the supervision of staff further to identify clear targets that support them to enhance their teaching skills to the highest level - 2 explore ways to help children to develop an understanding of how to keep safe when using the internet at home. Inspection #10235701 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203484) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Old School House Nursery Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10235701 Lead inspector Olivia Barnes Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203484)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443860) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 1b Thomas Lane, Knotty Ash, LIVERPOOL, L14 5NX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.89265/53.41642/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near LIVERPOOL - [Day nurseries in LIVERPOOL](/search?q=LIVERPOOL) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=old-school-house-nursery-l14-5nx-ey443860) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well. Additional funding is carefully used to support children's individual needs. The special educational needs coordinator knows how to make timely referrals to outside agencies. She works collaboratively with a range of professionals. This helps to ensure that all children receive the right support. Outdoor space Children play harmoniously in the outdoor area. They practise their hand-to-eye coordination as they roll balls to each other. Children giggle with glee as they practise throwing and catching balls with a partner. ## Parent Reviews of Old School House Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKNP2ZoBADkD0X3qh_ze9JW9O5i4NpOLtfwmYbHnRQr-WiiNA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gemma Mullally a year ago Fantastic school staff are wonderful welcoming my daughter loves it here and can’t wait to start full time !! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRMl9iU09nEAE!2m1!1s0x487b21df62cb4e8b:0xa6f497024185f64b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocImJzllcW054s-XijH99Wxa-YWvdIAGcqhAs4GY9x1qrbcgIg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lewis Mills 2 years ago Good school [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGbTVTZmhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b21df62cb4e8b:0xa6f497024185f64b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJb0dbYnSfU6uJ7v6-5bPd7Kqox7k2cLWLBBQLkDnUQo4Ng=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dolly Loftus a month ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25WbmExaExhVFJ1U0ZOVWNqaG5ZelpxZURkNWRXYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b21df62cb4e8b:0xa6f497024185f64b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI_0t9L9L6MgZTZ4xbUAmSYB2uHtOwycBdEhI5LrFhyfHiQyA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michaela Sheridan 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURneU96dVJREAE!2m1!1s0x487b21df62cb4e8b:0xa6f497024185f64b) Reviews from Google for Old School House Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12030406540558464587&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2012 - November 2022 Good - January 2017 Good - October 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Old School House Nursery ### What kind of childcare setting is Old School House Nursery? ### How did Old School House Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What outdoor play space does Old School House Nursery have? ### How does Old School House Nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare options does Old School House Nursery accept? ## About the setting Old School House Nursery re-registered in 2012. The nursery employs 28 members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications or are working towards them. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, from 7am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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