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The Ryleys Nursery # The Ryleys Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2018) · Ryleys Preparatory School, Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7UY · Cheshire East Number of places 20 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2018 Local authority Cheshire East About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Ryleys Nursery, located in Alderley Edge, offers an outstanding environment for children aged 12 months to 2 years, focusing on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. The nursery provides a diverse range of activities designed to foster learning and development, including messy play, creative arts, reading, music, and physical play, both indoors and outdoors. They place a strong emphasis on outdoor exploration, featuring sandpits, planting beds, digging beds, and a Forest School, encouraging children to develop confidence and explore at their own pace. All meals, prepared in the school kitchen, are included and served by a chef, accommodating various dietary needs. To ensure a smooth transition and continuous support, each child is assigned a Key Person. The nursery maintains a staff-to-child ratio of 1:3, guaranteeing excellent individual attention. Parents receive real-time updates on their child's progress and activities through a secure app called 'Famly'. Full-day sessions cover breakfast, a hot lunch, snacks, and nappies, with an additional High Tea for those staying for an Extended Day. The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, offering both 'School Day' and 'Extended Day' options, with choices for 'All Year Round' or 'Term Time Only' attendance. They even provide Pampers nappies and sensitive wipes, aiming to ease parents' daily routines. Our ethos The Ryleys Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, with a strong emphasis on outdoor exploration, including a Forest School, to encourage children to develop confidence and explore at their own pace. They also prioritise individual attention with a low staff-to-child ratio and utilise a Key Person approach for continuous support. What it's like Children at The Ryleys Nursery feel relaxed, safe, and engage in new experiences due to the strong bonds staff establish with them and the sensitive support provided for their emotional well-being. Staff skillfully facilitate children's learning, such as developing speaking and listening skills and supporting mathematical concepts. The nursery boasts impressive partnership working with The Ryleys School, which significantly aids children's transition to reception class. EYFS Curriculum Forest School Personalised Key Person Support Inclusive Meals and Nappies ## 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Ryleys Nursery Inspection date Sept 2018 Inspection no. 10076676 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50044230)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536299) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-ryleys-nursery-sk9-7uy-ey536299) ## Key facts Food All meals prepared in school kitchen by chef, accommodating dietary needs. Includes breakfast, hot lunch, snacks, and High Tea for extended day. Includes nappies. Opening hours 7:30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks per year Age range 12 months - 2 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Ryleys Nursery Last inspected 20 September 2018 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children at The Ryleys Nursery feel relaxed, safe, and engage in new experiences due to the strong bonds staff establish with them and the sensitive support provided for their emotional well-being. Staff skillfully facilitate children's learning, such as developing speaking and listening skills and supporting mathematical concepts. The nursery boasts impressive partnership working with The Ryleys School, which significantly aids children's transition to reception class. Inspector highlights - The staff team and early years leader are supported by the school's senior leadership team and teaching staff, who provide expertise for teaching sessions and for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff establish strong bonds with children, providing sensitive support for their emotional well-being through reassurance, smiles and praise. - Staff know the children well, with key persons making regular assessments of progress and planning additional activities when needed. - Partnership working with the school is impressive and makes a significant difference to children's continued learning in reception class. - Relationships with parents are strong with two-way communication, and parents develop a clear sense of trust in staff and value the support their children receive. Areas to develop - 1 build more consistently on what children need to learn next, so that every opportunity is taken by staff to extend and enhance their learning. Inspection #10076676 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50044230) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The staff team also seek expertise from the senior leadership team when completing forms to gain additional help for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff run additional sessions to support the development of some children's speaking and listening skills. Children who need extra support make good progress in their achievements. Outdoor space Children have long periods of time throughout the day where they can choose to play outside, encouraging them to be physically active. Steps were taken to organise more structured planning for outdoor activities after it was identified that attainment in physical development could be higher. Inspection history Most recent inspection 20 September 2018 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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