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The Willows Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·232 Hall Street, Warrington, WA1 2BW · Warrington
Number of places
95 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Warrington

About this day nursery

The Willows Nursery School Ltd, part of Evolution Childcare, is an Ofsted-registered day nursery located in Warrington, offering comprehensive care for children aged 0 to 5 years. The nursery prides itself on providing a stimulating and nurturing environment tailored to the individual needs of each child, fostering their learning journey through various activities and experiences.

They incorporate fun events monthly, including excursions into the local community and inviting visitors to the setting. The dedicated staff are highly trained and committed to providing quality care.

The facility is accessible with a ramp for ease of movement between its two levels and boasts a wide range of amenities such as outdoor play equipment, healthy meals, quiet rooms, and sensory areas, supporting a holistic approach to childcare and development.

What it's like

Children and their families are afforded a warm welcome. Children are developing firm attachments to the relatively new staff team. Staff use detailed information about children to help them settle, build confidence and a sense of belonging.

Ofsted registeredIndividualised learningCommunity engagementHighly trained staffAccessible facility

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around flat rates for full day and half day sessions.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round.

Age range

0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day, Half day

Food

Healthy meals & snacks

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Willows Nursery School

Last inspected 29 October 2021

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 and their families are afforded a warm welcome. Children are developing firm attachments to the relatively new staff team. Staff use detailed information about children to help them settle, build confidence and a sense of belonging.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are greeted and quickly become engaged in a wide range of activities.
  • Children are very well behaved and respond well to gentle reminders.
  • Staff work well with other professionals to provide appropriate support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Partnerships with parents are a strength of the nursery.
  • The management team and staff have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe.

Areas to develop

  • 1support new and less-experienced staff to consistently ask questions that encourage children to think and share their ideas and understanding to fully challenge children in their learning
  • 2provide greater opportunities for more experienced staff to share their knowledge and expertise with newer staff to help them to raise the quality of teaching to a consistently high level.
Inspection #10209654 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

one parent describes the nursery as a 'big, happy family'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work well with other professionals to provide appropriate support and continuity in learning for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They carefully monitor the progress of individual children and respond swiftly should they identify any emerging gaps in a child's learning and development.

Parent Reviews of The Willows Nursery School

5.0
(2)
ayesha khan
6 months ago

Teachers are well trained and honest in their job very kind to every child

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Naomi Crowe
5 years ago

The staff are lovely and so happy and welcoming my son loves going to nursery! Definitely fently recommend the nursery for sure

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Inspection history

Date: October 2021

  • November 2021Good
  • October 2021Good

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