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The Nursery in Belong

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Dec 2024)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·City House, 36 City Road, Chester, CH1 3AD · Cheshire West and Chester
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester

About this day nursery

The Nursery in Belong is a unique intergenerational nursery located in Chester, operating within the Belong Chester care village. It is run by the charity Ready Generations, which aims to foster meaningful connections between children and older adults to benefit all participants.

The nursery environment is designed to create a vibrant community where various age groups can interact, learn, and coexist. The curriculum adheres to the DfE Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2025, ensuring that all children receive age-appropriate learning opportunities while also benefiting from the enriching experience of intergenerational relationships.

The nursery has received recognition, including being named NDNA's Nursery of the Year 2025 and being an Ofsted-rated outstanding provider. Ready Generations, a registered charity (Charity Number: 1186999), is committed to improving outcomes for both children and older people through these valuable cross-generational interactions.

The nursery fully complies with both Ofsted and Care Quality Commission requirements.

What it's like

Children flourish at the nursery, which puts intergenerational relationship building at its core. The nursery is situated within an 'intergenerational care village', a vibrant community where children and their 'older friends' interact on a daily basis. Children feel a true sense of belonging, surrounded by nurturing adults who radiate genuine care and companionship.

Intergenerational nurseryCharity-runNDNA Nursery of the Year 2025Ofsted Outstanding

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, apart from bank holidays and a week at Christmas.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Nursery in Belong

Last inspected 10 December 2024 · Amanda Richards

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children flourish at the nursery, which puts intergenerational relationship building at its core. The nursery is situated within an 'intergenerational care village', a vibrant community where children and their 'older friends' interact on a daily basis. Children feel a true sense of belonging, surrounded by nurturing adults who radiate genuine care and companionship.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery places the highest value on children's early literary experiences, with access to their own library and a published book created in collaboration with their 'resident storyteller'.
  • Children develop practical skills with 'older friends' in the 'repair shop', problem-solving and using tools to fix broken items.
  • Staff have the highest expectations of children's independence, evidenced by children visiting local shops to choose and prepare their own fruit.
  • The individuality of staff and children is celebrated, promoting positive attitudes to difference and fostering a deep appreciation of culture and language.
  • The nursery takes a lead role in research into innovative intergenerational working, collaborating with universities and global organisations to share exceptional practice.
Inspection #10363705 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents report feeling part of a 'genuine community'

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

As well as the dedicated nursery, children access shared spaces across the whole 'village', including the garden room and creative studio. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of The Nursery in Belong

5.0
(4)
becky Tullett
8 months ago

An amazing nursery who truly love and care for your little people, providing them with the greatest start in life. My little girl thrived in the intergenerational environment, supported and nurtured by caring experts in the field. Ran by a 'not for profit' organisation who truly put the money back into providing amazing experiences for your children. They invest in the staff, environment and community. School has a lot to live up to. We will be forever grateful for finding this nursery. Becky x

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Amy Liu
2 years ago

An incredible nursery, that is truly intergenerational. The team are outstanding in their care and development of the children, making their nursery experience extremely special, with the added bonus of sharing their daily activities with ‘grand friends’ in Belong.

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Jo Arblaster
3 years ago

A really amazing space. Beautiful equipment, and an inspirational concept.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2024

  • January 2025Outstanding
  • December 2024Outstanding

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