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Smilies # Smilies Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Holy Angels Church, 18 Moorfield Road, Salford, M6 7QD · Salford Number of places 43 places Age range 3–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Salford About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Smilies, located at Holy Angels Church in Salford, M6 7QD, is a childcare setting for children aged 3 to 11, with a capacity for 43 children. Registered with Ofsted on April 25, 2024, the setting operates as childcare on non-domestic premises and has met all safeguarding standards, ensuring children feel safe and secure. The dedicated staff foster a welcoming and calm atmosphere, promoting positive behaviour and supporting children in developing responsible attitudes and social skills. Children are encouraged to participate actively in various engaging activities, from cooperative games to creative arts, benefiting from clear routines and consistent expectations. The setting prioritises children's welfare and wellbeing, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, feel included and valued. Leaders maintain strong partnerships with parents and other professionals, working collaboratively to support each child's development and ensure a high-quality experience. What it's like Children enjoy attending the club and arrive happily, demonstrating that they feel safe and valued. Supportive and positive relationships with staff help children to develop a deep sense of belonging. Staff engage in meaningful conversations with children and learn about their lives at school and home, which builds trust and confidence. They feel welcome as staff explain the activities on offer and talk to children about what they want to do. Children are confident, they move around the club and choose activities that interest them. Outdoor play and physical activities are popular alongside reading and creative opportunities. Welcoming and calm environment Positive relationships Supports social skills Inclusive approach Promotes wellbeing ## Key facts Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Expected 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 routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching — Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 3 to 11 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Smilies Last inspected 24 April 2026 What it's like to attend Children enjoy attending the club and arrive happily, demonstrating that they feel safe and valued. Supportive and positive relationships with staff help children to develop a deep sense of belonging. Staff engage in meaningful conversations with children and learn about their lives at school and home, which builds trust and confidence. They feel welcome as staff explain the activities on offer and talk to children about what they want to do. Children are confident, they move around the club and choose activities that interest them. Outdoor play and physical activities are popular alongside reading and creative opportunities. Inspector highlights - Children feel safe, secure and happy, asking eager questions and talking about their favourite things to do. - Children are awarded "golden tickets" for positive behaviour, boosting their pride and inclusion. - Staff respond to individual needs, supporting quieter children and those needing extra help. - Children enjoy healthy snacks, physical activities, and outdoor play daily. - Children develop important social skills by interacting with others and learning to take turns and manage conflicts. - Children are confident and creative, using imagination to draw and create models of their families. - Leaders ensure decisions are based on what benefits children most. - Staff report high levels of wellbeing and enjoy their roles, leading to effective team working. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should ensure that routines are further enhanced so that children benefit from a seamless transition, specifically on arrival to the club. - 2 Leaders should enhance the arrangements for coaching staff, so all staff receive clear steps to help improve their practice further. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303137) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Smilies Inspection date Apr 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303137)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2792759) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=smilies-m6-7qd-2792759) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders establish an inclusive approach that enables all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to take part. Staff work collaboratively with partner schools to understand children's needs and respond promptly when additional support is required. Activities and routines are adjusted to ensure full participation, and support is consistently monitored for effectiveness. Inspection history Most recent inspection 24 April 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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