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The Railway House # The Railway House Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 ethos Mixed-age group learning Strong key person approach Meals included and cooked on-site ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.therailwayhouse.co.uk/contact-us) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Railway House Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10304177 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252520)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636734) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-railway-house-ol15-8ag-2636734) ## 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 - 1 help staff to better support children's understanding of people and communities beyond their own experiences - 2 embed further the arrangements for staff's coaching and mentoring, to help to raise their practice. Inspection #10304177 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252520) 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 2024 Good - August 2023 Requires improvement - June 2023 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about The Railway House ### Is The Railway House a day nursery or preschool? ### What is The Railway House working on improving? ### What are the main strengths at The Railway House? ### How does The Railway House support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Littleborough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Railway House. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### First Steps Nursery Littleborough · OL15 9DL ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ol15-9dl-316452) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### The Ark Nursery Littleborough And Space Out-Of-School Club Littleborough · OL15 8DH 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/the-ark-nursery-littleborough-and-space-out-of-school-club-ol15-8dh-ey549006) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Tinkerbell Private Nursery Rochdale · OL15 8JP 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/tinkerbell-private-nursery-ol15-8jp-316466) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Happy Jacks Children's Day Nursery Littleborough · OL15 9EL ](/nursery/happy-jacks-children-s-day-nursery-ltd-ol15-9el-ey484118) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Little Sparks Wardle Rochdale · OL12 9LH ](/nursery/little-sparks-wardle-ol12-9lh-2544769) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### The Old Library Rochdale · OL12 9ER 3.2(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-old-library-ol12-9er-316464) [See all nurseries in Littleborough →](/search?q=Littleborough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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