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Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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5.0(8 parent reviews) ·Spinney Day Nursery, Handbridge House, Park Park Lane, Pulford, CH4 9EP · Cheshire West and Chester
Number of places
37 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester

About this day nursery

Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow, registered in 2008, operates from Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year, excluding bank holidays, with sessions running from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. The nursery prides itself on fostering a warm and secure environment where children are greeted by kind and caring staff, leading to strong relationships and a sense of belonging.

The dedicated team, consisting of 11 childcare staff, most with Level 3 qualifications or higher, ensures a positive and supportive atmosphere where children learn to share and respect one another. They actively promote independence through routines like handwashing and self-dressing, preparing children for their next developmental steps.

With a focus on hands-on activities, a newly developed forest school area, and a clear curriculum intent concentrating on confidence, independence, and communication skills, the nursery provides a rich and varied learning experience. Parents consistently praise the nursery as a "home from home," appreciating the progress their children make and the staff's commitment to keeping them well-informed via a secure online app.

Leaders and managers are committed to continuous improvement, creating a supportive working environment for their staff, and ensuring high-quality early years provision.

What it's like

Children happily come into nursery and form strong relationships with kind and caring staff, which helps them to feel happy and secure. They behave well and are taught how to share and respect each other. Children have a positive attitude to their learning and are motivated to explore and engage in different activities. They have opportunities to be physically active and develop coordination and control, showing immense joy at being outside in the garden and forest school area.

Strong relationshipsOutdoor learningPositive environmentParental praisePromotes independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks a year, excluding bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow

Last inspected 20 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children happily come into nursery and form strong relationships with kind and caring staff, which helps them to feel happy and secure. They behave well and are taught how to share and respect each other. Children have a positive attitude to their learning and are motivated to explore and engage in different activities. They have opportunities to be physically active and develop coordination and control, showing immense joy at being outside in the garden and forest school area.

Inspector highlights

  • Children happily come into nursery, where they are greeted by kind and caring staff.
  • Children form strong relationships with staff, which helps them to feel happy and secure.
  • Staff have high expectations for all children and plan a curriculum that takes into account children's interests.
  • Children have opportunities to be physically active and develop coordination and control.
  • Routines are well established, especially hygiene routines, which supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle.
  • Independence is promoted, preparing children for their next steps.
  • The manager has a clear intent for the curriculum, focusing on children's confidence, independence and communication skills.
  • Leaders and managers have created a positive and happy working environment, and staff enjoy coming to work.

Areas to develop

  • 1Encourage staff to focus more precisely on clearer learning intentions for activities to support what children need to learn next.
  • 2Increase opportunities for the children to learn about different cultures, religions and faiths other than their own.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) knows the importance of working with parents and professionals involved in the children's care to fully support them to achieve. The SENDCo provides support to parents, such as help with filling out forms and signposting further help and advice. This ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are provided with the appropriate support they need.

Outdoor space

Children have immense joy at being outside in the garden and in the newly developed forest school area. They learn how to keep themselves safe as they explore the area, running, jumping, and weaving in between trees. They enjoy their time in the forest school area, hunting for insects and making hot chocolate on the camp fire, which strengthens their awareness of nature.

Parent Reviews of Spinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow

5.0
(8)
Sarah Livingston
5 months ago

Cannot speak highly enough of this nursery. The staff are supportive and caring, my daughter has been in both baby room and now toddler room and absolutely loves it. Now shes a toddler, we've been navigating some difficult times such as separation anxiety etc and the staff have been so supportive with her, but also with us as parents, making us feel relaxed and at ease. Nothing is too much trouble and they really go the extra mile. I really feel like im getting value for money and my daughter has developed so well being there.

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Bridget Melia
5 years ago

My little girl attended the nursery from 10 months old up to two years (until we relocated to Liverpool and very sadly had to withdraw her). She absolutely loved every day at Spinney, all the staff are wonderful, caring and professional and nothing was ever too much trouble. From the managers to the cook, everybody plays a role in creating the sense of family that is so hard to find elsewhere. I highly recommend to anybody looking for an outstanding nursery.

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Kelly Trevor
5 years ago

I cannot praise the staff enough at Spinney. Due to lockdown my child really struggled with going to anyone other than Me and her Dad. Returning to work was daunting enough without the thought of leaving my daughter in Nursery with strangers. I explained this to staff and from the start they have been wonderful with her and we had about 9 settling in sessions prior to her starting. She has been going to Spinney now for almost 4 months and she absolutely loves it and has come on so much! Thank you to the staff in the Baby room- Jess, Kelly and Sarah who are amazing with her and send me updates on the app throughout the day. Ken- for the amazing food- the menu for them at Spinney is exceptional (she eats better than me) Louise and Lauren for all your help and support in getting her settled in. Without a doubt I would recommend Spinney, from the staff, the chef and the actual nursery, location and how they look after and develop the children- The best nursery around :)

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Jane Napier
5 years ago

Both my son and daughter have attended spinney bell meadow and we have been overwhelmed by the kind, caring and personal atmosphere and attitude of all staff. My son attended another local nursery initially, which looked great on paper but in reality it was just to big to have the caring and personal environment which is so important in these early stages and resulted in him being really unhappy. I moved my son to spinney and he flourished, right through to pre school. I also enrolled my daughter who started as a very small baby and is now in the toddler room. Each stage has been exceptional. Both children thoroughly enjoyed every day at nursery, there was never a tear on dropping off just big smiles and a wave. My son now attends the holiday clubs and loves these to. The family run aspect to the nursery is invaluable. Staff are always on hand to answer any queries. It really is one big family, from Ken in the kitchen to Lauren and Lauren in management, and not to mention the fabulous key workers who work directly with the children. (Zoe and Alice currently for my daughter) The children are given so many opportunities with every aspect of education being thoughtfully and creatively delivered to the children, as well as a number of extra curricular activities, including; external companies delivering dance classes, trips to forest school as well as a other excursions. I can’t fault the nursery in any area. Even their provisions in regards to covid have been thoughtfully and effectively implemented to ensure all children and staff are kept safe. Thank you for all you do! X

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R W
5 years ago

Our son has been at Bell Meadow in their baby room, toddler room and now preschool. He always loves going to nursery thanks to all the great staff there and looks forward to all the activities and fun. He always tells us how much he has enjoyed Ken's cooking too!

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Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • July 2023Good
  • January 2018Good
  • October 2014Good
  • March 2009Good

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