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Pathways Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Pathways Childcare Centre, Lid Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1QA · Staffordshire
Number of places
39 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

(A) School. The centre is dedicated to providing a friendly, caring, and loving environment where children can learn through a carefully structured curriculum that includes both group and individual play, focusing on key pre-school goals such as literacy and numeracy.

They aim to make the transition to primary school a happy and confident experience for each child. Pathways Childcare supports families with an all-inclusive service across different age groups, including babies, toddlers, and those eligible for government funding.

They also offer a convenient pick-up and drop-off service to local schools. The centre provides healthy snacks, and dinners are supplied by Bishop Rawle school, ensuring nutritional needs are met throughout the day.

With a focus on affordability, they accept various government funding schemes and childcare vouchers, and offer a sibling discount.

Our ethos

Pathways Childcare Centre offers a carefully structured programme of early years education, with staff and a facility that is highly-suited to key pre-school goals, including literacy and numeracy, achieving through both group and individual play. Pathways Childcare offers fun whilst learning to ensure that the eventual progression into primary school is accomplished happily and with confidence.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome and benefit from a wealth of choices that guide their own learning. Staff use children's interests to positively contribute to their experiences, helping to develop positive relationships with food and good self-help skills. Children feel safe and secure, participating in group activities and developing good self-esteem, with staff celebrating their achievements.

Sessional careEarly years educationPlay-based learningPick-up and drop-off serviceHealthy meals and snacks included

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated on an hourly basis, with before and after-school care billed in fifteen-minute intervals. Funding is accepted for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds, with any additional hours charged at an hourly rate. Fees are due monthly in advance and include all snacks and dinners.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are due monthly in advance.
  • All snacks and dinners are included in the fees.
  • Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays and for Christmas week.
  • A sibling discount of 5% is available.
  • Before and after-school care is billed in 15-minute intervals.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. Closed Bank Holiday Mondays and Christmas week.

Food

All snacks and dinners are included. Dinners supplied by Bishop Rawle school, healthy snacks provided by Pathways.

Age range

6 weeks to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pathways Childcare

Last inspected 17 January 2023

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

Children receive a warm welcome and benefit from a wealth of choices that guide their own learning. Staff use children's interests to positively contribute to their experiences, helping to develop positive relationships with food and good self-help skills. Children feel safe and secure, participating in group activities and developing good self-esteem, with staff celebrating their achievements.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know children extremely well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and plan next steps to support their development.
  • Children settle well, with younger children developing a sense of belonging through family photos and older children discussing their families to promote a positive view of culture and diversity.
  • Children benefit from positive interactions with staff to support their emotions, including participating in a 'mini mindfulness group' and being offered soft toys to self-regulate.
  • Communication is woven throughout the curriculum, with staff introducing new words and asking questions to extend children's vocabulary.
  • Children's key persons work well with other professionals to support transitions to school, promoting children's confidence and ensuring teachers receive information about their progress.
  • Children's outcomes are enhanced by close collaboration between staff and parents, with parents receiving regular information and resources to guide learning at home.
  • Staff benefit from regular meetings to share knowledge and objectives, and the manager monitors practice and prioritises training effectively.
  • The setting ensured all children in the community received their education entitlement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve teaching techniques to ensure children continuously hear effective communication and vocabulary to further develop their language skills
  • 2review and enhance the information shared with parents to ensure it is clear and accurate.
Inspection #10263099 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know children extremely well, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use observations and assessments to identify children's needs and plan next steps which focus on developmental gaps.

Outdoor space

Children explore the sounds the "crunchy grass" makes and move around the frozen garden in a variety of ways, pretending to be on a bear hunt. Staff conduct daily risk assessments indoors and outdoors, and teach children about the dangers of ice and how it can be slippery, keeping them safe during play.

Parent Reviews of Pathways Childcare

5.0
(1)
Ro
2 years ago

Lovely little nursery. My toddlers learning so much and it's so nice to see her development. Staff are hard working and attentive.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2011

  • January 2023Good
  • April 2017Good
  • March 2014Good
  • April 2011Good

Frequently asked about Pathways Childcare

About the setting

Pathways Childcare registered in 1996 and is managed by a non-profit unincorporated voluntary association. The Nursery Room is in the upper floors of the School House, Lid Lane, Cheadle, and the Pre-School Room is within the school building of Bishop Rawle C.E.(A) School. The setting employs 11 childcare staff, with nine holding qualifications at level 3 and above. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
218468
Registered person
Pathways Childcare Centre Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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