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Small World Nurseries in Rochdale (OL11)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Tudor House, Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 3AD · Rochdale
Number of places
76 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

Small World Nurseries Ltd, located in Rochdale, is a childcare setting that has recently demonstrated its commitment to meeting the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Following a notification regarding staff:child ratios on 15 October 2024, Ofsted conducted an unannounced regulatory visit on 5 November 2024.

This visit confirmed that the nursery has successfully addressed initial concerns and is now fully compliant with qualification requirements for staff:child ratios. The setting has implemented effective strategies, including deploying staff efficiently to ensure children are well-supervised and adapting daily routines to dedicate more time to child care.

Furthermore, Small World Nurseries Ltd has enhanced its arrangements for collecting children by ensuring they are handed over directly to parents at room doors. Staff have also received training to improve communication within rooms, guaranteeing constant awareness of colleagues and children.

The nursery maintains its registration with Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Staff deployment effectiveImproved daily routinesEnhanced safety measures
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Small World Nurseries

Last inspected 20 July 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

Actions the provider must take

  • The provider must ensure all requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage are met.
  • The provider must ensure staff are deployed effectively so that children are well supervised.
  • The provider must ensure changes are made to daily routines to ensure that staff can give all their time to the care of the children.
  • The provider must ensure arrangements for collection of children have been strengthened so that staff bring children to the room doors to hand over to parents.
  • The provider must ensure training has been provided to help staff enhance communication within rooms, so they know the whereabouts of colleagues and children at all times.

Inspector highlights

  • On 15 October 2024, the provider notified Ofsted about staff:child ratios.
  • On 5 November 2024, an unannounced regulatory visit confirmed the provider was meeting qualification requirements for staff:child ratios.
  • The provider has ensured that staff are deployed effectively, so children are well supervised.
  • Changes have been made to daily routines to ensure staff can give all their time to the care of the children.
  • Arrangements for collection of children have been strengthened, with staff bringing children to room doors to hand over to parents.
  • Training has been provided to help staff enhance communication within rooms, ensuring awareness of colleagues and children at all times.
Inspection #10229993 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Parent Reviews of Small World Nurseries

5.0
(2)
Jonthan Barrett
7 years ago

Fantastic nursery i would give it ten stars if i could wonderful staff that are very helpful i would highly recommend this nursery with a doubt fantastic thank you

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Laura Paige
9 years ago

Brilliant nursery my son loves it and there great with him xx

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022

Date: February 2011

  • July 2022Good
  • February 2022Inadequate
  • March 2017Good
  • December 2013Good
  • January 2013Good
  • February 2011Good

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