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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Swann Lane Pre-School # Swann Lane Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · United Reformed Church, 65 Swann Lane, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7HU · Stockport Number of places 21 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Stockport About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Swann Lane Pre-School, located in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, was established in 2016 and operates from Monday to Friday, during term-time, offering sessions from 7:45 am to 5:45 pm. The setting provides a warm and secure "home-from-home" environment where children feel safe and excited to learn. The dedicated staff, five of whom hold an early years qualification at Level 3 or above, foster individuality and creativity through an ambitious curriculum. Children benefit from a wide range of engaging activities both indoors and outdoors, and the pre-school is committed to redeveloping its outdoor space into a woodland area to further enrich learning about nature. The setting places a strong emphasis on developing communication skills and provides exceptional support for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), ensuring all children flourish within its nurturing environment. They also excel in supporting children who speak English as an additional language, fostering a good command of English, and supporting children who receive additional funding, using it to provide diverse learning experiences like football and yoga. What it's like Staff have created a home-from-home environment, where children feel safe. Children beam with delight as they arrive each morning and cannot contain their excitement to greet their friends. Children benefit from a wide range of exciting experiences and gain the necessary skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school. Home-from-home environment Ambitious curriculum Strong communication support Excellent SEND provision Diverse experiences ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 5.45pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Swann Lane Pre-School Last inspected 16 July 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Staff have created a home-from-home environment, where children feel safe. Children beam with delight as they arrive each morning and cannot contain their excitement to greet their friends. Children benefit from a wide range of exciting experiences and gain the necessary skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school. Inspector highlights - Children beam with delight as they arrive each morning, excited to greet their friends. - Staff plan a curriculum that promotes children's individuality and creativity. - Children benefit from a wide range of exciting experiences, including visits from a reptile expert. - The setting provides children with an ambitious curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do. - The setting supports children's communication and language skills incredibly well. - Staff ensures that staff are aware of children's home languages and use this during their play. - Children enjoy trips to the local supermarket, park and train station, developing a good understanding of their local community. - The setting inspires children's love of reading, with children enjoying library visits and taking books home to share with families. Areas to develop - 1 review group-time activities, to help to keep children more engaged in their learning. Inspection #10350914 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254262) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Swann Lane Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10350914 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254262)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500616) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=swann-lane-pre-school-sk8-7hu-ey500616) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The setting supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) exceptionally well. Early intervention and external support help to narrow gaps in learning, and children with SEND flourish in this nurturing setting. Outdoor space New plans are in place to redevelop the outdoor space into a woodland area. Staff have completed training to support them in making these changes, developing their understanding of how to help children learn about nature. EAL / language support The support for children who speak English as an additional language is excellent. Staff are aware of children's home languages and use this during play, teaching new words and modelling speech with accuracy, leading to children gaining a good command of English. Inspection history Most recent inspection 16 July 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254262) ## Frequently asked about Swann Lane Pre-School ### What outdoor learning space does Swann Lane Pre-School have? ### What does the setting do well for children? ### How does the pre-school support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare hours are accepted? ### Which area does Swann Lane Pre-School serve? ### From what age does Swann Lane Pre-School accept children? ### Is Swann Lane Pre-School a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cheadle Hulme Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Swann Lane Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Lilac Frog Day Nursery Cheadle · SK8 7JB ](/nursery/lilac-frog-day-nursery-sk8-7jb-ey418216) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Early Learners Day Nursery Cheadle Hulme · SK8 5AT ](/nursery/early-learners-day-nursery-sk8-5at-2719254) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Greenbank Preparatory School and Day Nursery Cheadle · SK8 6HU ](/nursery/greenbank-daycare-nursery-sk8-6hu-ey287053) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Ramillies Hall Nursery Cheadle · SK8 7AJ 4.4(27 reviews) ](/nursery/ramillies-hall-nursery-sk8-7aj-2551021) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Daisybank Day Nursery Stockport · SK7 3EJ 4.1(17 reviews) ](/nursery/daisybank-day-nursery-ltd-sk7-3ej-ey363031) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Fledglings Pre School Nursery Stockport · SK7 1DS ](/nursery/fledglings-pre-school-nursery-sk7-1ds-307140) [See all nurseries in Cheadle Hulme →](/search?q=Cheadle+Hulme) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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