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Readwell Care # Readwell Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · The Manning Barn Russell House, Rickyard Road, Northampton, NN3 3QZ · West Northamptonshire Number of places 50 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority West Northamptonshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Readwell Care, located in Northampton, is a childcare setting established in 2006. It offers a warm and welcoming environment where children are greeted by friendly staff who know them and their families well. The setting provides a rich and engaging curriculum tailored to each child's developmental starting points, incorporating both indoor and outdoor activities. Staff at Readwell Care excel at fostering children's physical development, from supporting babies during "tummy time" to encouraging older children to play tennis with confidence. The nursery places a strong emphasis on promoting independence, encouraging children to participate in self-help tasks like washing hands and serving snacks. With a dedicated team of 10 childcare staff, most holding qualifications from Level 2 to Level 7, Readwell Care ensures a high standard of care and education. The provision operates year-round, offering flexible sessions including a breakfast club, pre-school, and after-school club, as well as a playscheme during school holidays. The strong partnerships with parents ensure consistent support for children's learning and development. What it's like On arrival, children are warmly greeted by friendly staff who know them and their families well. Older children eagerly leave their parents at the entrance, and babies immediately reach out their arms when they see staff. Children settle quickly into purposeful play and are eager for their learning to begin. Staff support children's interests well as they plan activities, both indoors and outdoors. For example, indoors, babies are supported to develop through 'tummy time'. Staff encourage them to develop core muscles as they begin to crawl and reach for known toys of interest. Outdoors, older children interested in sports eagerly play tennis. They skilfully hold rackets and return balls over the net with confidence and excitement. This supports the development of their physical skills. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They are good role models, and children behave well. Staff encourage children to share and take turns through a range of games and activities. Children happily help to tidy up and understand the importance of keeping their areas tidy. They play well alongside and with each other and show care and concern for their friends. Warm greetings Puposeful play Strong partnerships Independence focus Skilful physical support ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Breakfast club: 8am-9am. Pre-school: 9am-3.15pm. After-school club: 3.15pm-6pm (term time only). Playscheme: 8am-4.30pm (school holidays). Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2006 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Readwell Care Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10408147 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286412)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477722) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=readwell-care-nn3-3qz-ey477722) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Readwell Care Last inspected 23 July 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend On arrival, children are warmly greeted by friendly staff who know them and their families well. Older children eagerly leave their parents at the entrance, and babies immediately reach out their arms when they see staff. Children settle quickly into purposeful play and are eager for their learning to begin. Staff support children's interests well as they plan activities, both indoors and outdoors. For example, indoors, babies are supported to develop through 'tummy time'. Staff encourage them to develop core muscles as they begin to crawl and reach for known toys of interest. Outdoors, older children interested in sports eagerly play tennis. They skilfully hold rackets and return balls over the net with confidence and excitement. This supports the development of their physical skills. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They are good role models, and children behave well. Staff encourage children to share and take turns through a range of games and activities. Children happily help to tidy up and understand the importance of keeping their areas tidy. They play well alongside and with each other and show care and concern for their friends. Inspector highlights - Children are warmly greeted and settle quickly into purposeful play, eager for learning. - Staff plan a curriculum that supports positive outcomes and identifies children's interests. - Staff support children's physical development, from "tummy time" for babies to tennis for older children. - Children behave well, share, take turns, and understand the importance of tidiness. - Leaders promote children's communication and language skills through interactive play and meaningful conversations. - Leaders are committed to staff well-being, providing support, manageable workloads, and a positive team culture. - Children with SEND receive good support through collaboration with parents and external professionals. - Staff promote children's independence, encouraging self-help skills and a sense of responsibility. - Partnerships with parents are strong, providing regular updates, observations, and progress discussions. - Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open and positive culture. - Staff help children learn about healthy practices, such as sun protection and regular hydration. Areas to develop - 1 Focus professional development for staff to support children's learning further. Inspection #10408147 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286412) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support. Staff work closely with parents and carers and external professionals to identify children's needs and plan targeted support. This collaborative approach ensures children receive the help they need early and make consistent progress. Outdoor space Children learn the importance of wearing hats to protect them from the sun when playing outdoors and are encouraged to drink water regularly to stay hydrated in hot weather. Older children interested in sports eagerly play tennis outdoors, skilfully holding rackets and returning balls over the net. EAL / language support Staff narrate their actions and model language to build children's vocabulary, introducing new words to older children and repeating sounds when babies vocalise to support early language development. Inspection history Date: March 2016 - July 2025 Good - January 2020 Good - March 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Readwell Care ### What grade did Ofsted give Readwell Care? ### How is English language support handled for children at Readwell Care? ### What is Readwell Care working on developing? ### When is Readwell Care open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Northampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Readwell Care. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Acorn Child Care UK Northampton · NN3 2NS ](/nursery/acorn-child-care-uk-nn3-2ns) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Barn Owls Pre-School Northampton · NN3 8JR ](/nursery/little-barn-owls-pre-school-ltd-nn3-8jr-2555613) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Owls Nest Nursery Northampton · NN3 2PT 4.2(12 reviews) ](/nursery/owls-nest-nursery-nn3-2pt-2542692) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Fishes Pre-School Lings · NN3 8JJ ](/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-nn3-8jj-ey537008) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill Northampton · NN3 6AA 4.3(30 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northampton-spinney-hill-nn3-6aa-ey486889) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school Northampton · NN3 2JB 3.2(13 reviews) ](/nursery/st-matthews-nursery-and-pre-school-nn3-2jb-ey349315) [See all nurseries in Northampton →](/search?q=Northampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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