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The Railway House

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
·1A Railway Street, Littleborough, OL15 8AG · Rochdale
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

The Railway House is a childcare setting located in the heart of Littleborough, operating from a charming Tudor-style building. The nursery embraces a "home from home" philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on fostering a family-like atmosphere where children of varying ages can interact and learn from one another.

This approach prioritises the social and emotional well-being of each child through small, manageable key groups. The dedicated team of ten early years practitioners, led by a qualified professional with a degree in early childhood studies, cares for up to 45 children daily, ranging from newborns to eleven-year-olds.

They are committed to providing a nurturing environment and actively utilise the local community as a learning resource. The nursery offers comprehensive settling-in sessions, tailoring the process to each child's individual needs to ensure a smooth and confident transition.

A key person approach is central to their philosophy, ensuring consistent care and the development of secure attachments. All meals and snacks are prepared on-site by the practitioners, who hold food hygiene certificates, and are included in the fees for funded places.

Mealtimes are seen as an integral part of learning, with children eating together and often participating in meal preparation. The menu consists of simple, nutritious, home-cooked meals, and the nursery is equipped to cater to complex dietary requirements.

Our ethos

The Railway House centres its philosophy on a "home from home" approach, cultivating a family-like atmosphere where younger and older children learn together. They prioritise children's social and emotional well-being through small key groups and a key person approach, aiming for secure attachments. The nursery also integrates the local community as a learning resource and views mealtimes as a crucial part of the learning experience.

What it's like

Staff have created an exciting learning environment where children are eager to explore and learn. They receive an ambitious curriculum and develop good self-help skills, preparing them well for school. Children are taught kindness and show politeness and caring attitudes towards others.

Home from home ethosMixed-age group learningStrong key person approachMeals included and cooked on-site

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

All meals and snacks provided, cooked on-site by practitioners with food hygiene certificates. Mealtimes are a learning opportunity, with children eating together and participating in preparation. Caters for complex dietary needs.

Staff

10 early years practitioners caring for 45 children per day, led by a qualified early years professional with a degree in early childhood studies.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm (Nursery); Monday - Tuesday, 9am – 5:30pm (Office)

Age range

0-11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Railway House

Last inspected 21 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff have created an exciting learning environment where children are eager to explore and learn. They receive an ambitious curriculum and develop good self-help skills, preparing them well for school. Children are taught kindness and show politeness and caring attitudes towards others.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and deputy manager lead the setting with conviction for children's success, aspiring to be a beacon of exceptional practice.
  • The key-person system is highly effective, helping children settle quickly and develop secure bonds with staff.
  • Leaders provide a research-built curriculum that keeps children interested and motivated, closing gaps in their learning.
  • Leaders prioritise reading, carefully choosing age-appropriate books that ignite children's imaginations.
  • The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to better support children's understanding of people and communities beyond their own experiences
  • 2embed further the arrangements for staff's coaching and mentoring, to help to raise their practice.
Inspection #10304177 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Leaders work closely with parents and other agencies to get the support that children with SEND need. Children with SEND flourish at this nurturing setting.

Outdoor space

Leaders have improved the outdoor area to better promote children's balance and coordination skills. Children relish taking part in an assault course and show excellent physical dexterity. Staff support children's love of the outdoors effectively; children help to grow vegetables in the allotment and learn about caring for living things and being environmentally friendly. They also engage in imaginative play outdoors and understand the benefits of fresh air and physical activity.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: June 2023

  • July 2024Good
  • August 2023Requires improvement
  • June 2023Requires improvement

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