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PSP c/o WD

Ofsted: Strong standard·West Didsbury C Of E Primary School, 68 Central Road, Manchester, M20 4ZA · Manchester
Number of places
65 places
Age range
3–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2026
Local authority
Manchester

About this day nursery

PSP c/o WD, located at West Didsbury C Of E Primary School in Manchester, is a childcare setting for children aged 3 to 13. Registered with Ofsted on 24/01/2024, it operates as childcare on non-domestic premises, offering a total of 65 places.

The setting prides itself on providing excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with dedicated leaders who have undertaken relevant training to develop effective strategies for understanding and supporting children's behaviour and emotional wellbeing. Their holistic approach involves close liaison with the school, other professionals, and parents to meet each child's needs fully.

The environment fosters strong bonds between children and staff, promoting a sense of security and belonging. Children engage in a variety of activities that encourage creativity, social skills, and self-regulation, ensuring a stimulating and inclusive experience.

The setting also prioritises partnerships with parents, working collaboratively to support children's development both within the club and at home, including promoting healthy food choices and online safety.

What it's like

Children display high levels of enjoyment and engagement in this inviting club. Staff are energetic and kind and know the individual children well. Children form secure bonds with staff, and consistent routines are in place. This supports children to know what to expect next and teaches them to follow instructions and manage transitions. Children demonstrate excitement and curiosity in the activities provided, and their interests are sustained for long periods.

Excellent SEND supportPositive cultureChild-centred activitiesStrong parent partnershipsEmotional wellbeingSecure attachments

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 17:00

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected May 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement

Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

Achievement
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teaching
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
3 to 13
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for PSP c/o WD

Last inspected 28 May 2026

What it's like to attend

Children display high levels of enjoyment and engagement in this inviting club. Staff are energetic and kind and know the individual children well. Children form secure bonds with staff, and consistent routines are in place. This supports children to know what to expect next and teaches them to follow instructions and manage transitions. Children demonstrate excitement and curiosity in the activities provided, and their interests are sustained for long periods.

Inspector highlights

  • The safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
  • Excellent support is in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with designated leaders undertaking relevant training and liaising with various stakeholders for a holistic approach.
  • Parents are highly positive about the care and attention their children receive, with targeted support to address any barriers children face, including a quiet reflection area within the school library for transitions.
  • Children are valued, display empathy and kindness, and their ideas and opinions are listened to, with minor disagreements dealt with swiftly.
  • Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, clear routines, and promote good habits, working closely with parents to support children's conduct and wellbeing.
  • Leaders have created a fun and familiar environment, knowing each family and community well, and promoting wellbeing through robust policies and procedures.
  • Hygiene practices are robust, with children independently managing self-care needs, fostering secure attachments and a sense of belonging and contentment.
  • Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for high-quality care, with strong community links, parent partnerships, and adaptive practice to meet varied needs.
  • Children display high levels of enjoyment and engagement, forming secure bonds with energetic and kind staff, and benefitting from consistent routines for smooth transitions.
  • Children demonstrate excitement and curiosity in activities, with staff extending learning through insightful questions and providing ample time for thought and response.
  • Children's social skills are developing swiftly through group activities and collaborative play, including an outdoor basketball game.
  • Partnerships with parents, other professionals, and the on-site school are well established, ensuring all children are supported to succeed and thrive in an inclusive club.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should ensure that staff supervision is effective and leads to clear development in staff knowledge and practice, so that children consistently benefit from high-quality teaching, learning and care.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Excellent support is in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Designated leaders are passionate about their roles and have undertaken relevant training to develop their knowledge, leading to improved strategies for understanding and supporting children's behaviour and emotional wellbeing. Liaison with the school, other professionals and parents ensures a fully holistic and well-rounded approach to fully meeting the needs of children with SEND.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

28 May 2026

Strong standard

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

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