Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm
Tiddlywinks Nursery School Ramsbottom
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Bury
About this day nursery
Tiddlywinks Nursery School Ramsbottom prioritises creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive and families feel supported. They offer a holistic approach to early years education, focusing on each child's individual needs and development.
The nursery provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare children not just for school, but for life, fostering a love of learning through engaging activities and experiences. Recognising the importance of healthy habits, Tiddlywinks places a strong emphasis on nutrition and oral hygiene, integrating these aspects into the daily routine.
They also champion outdoor learning, with dedicated outdoor provisions and a classroom designed to connect children with nature and encourage exploration. The nursery operates with transparent communication, offering families access to information regarding their registration process, daily activities, and events.
With a commitment to inclusivity, they welcome all children and work to build a strong partnership with parents to ensure every child reaches their full potential. Tiddlywinks also provides a holiday club, demonstrating their dedication to supporting families beyond regular term time.
They aim to be more than just a nursery, striving to be a community where children grow, learn, and make lasting memories.
What it's like
Staff provide a welcoming and supportive environment, both indoors and outside, which gives children a sense of belonging. The nursery's golden rules help children to understand acceptable behaviour from a young age, and children's emotional well-being and ability to resolve conflicts are truly nurtured. The curriculum is ambitious for all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, giving them first-hand experiences with nature, such as growing fruit and vegetables.
Holistic DevelopmentOutdoor Learning FocusEmphasis on Health & NutritionStrong Parent PartnershipHoliday Club Available
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.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Tiddlywinks Nursery School Ramsbottom
Last inspected 31 October 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 provide a welcoming and supportive environment, both indoors and outside, which gives children a sense of belonging. The nursery's golden rules help children to understand acceptable behaviour from a young age, and children's emotional well-being and ability to resolve conflicts are truly nurtured. The curriculum is ambitious for all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, giving them first-hand experiences with nature, such as growing fruit and vegetables.
Inspector highlights
- The provider is determined to give children the best start and ensures that managers and staff have the knowledge and skills they need to enrich children's care and learning.
- Staff prioritise reading, which motivates children to be enthusiastic about books and stories.
- Children have many opportunities to learn new vocabulary, which helps them to be confident with words.
- The provider ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported.
- Children's learning is enhanced because staff are aware of children's capabilities.
- Early years pupil premium funding is used well to meet the needs of disadvantaged children.
Areas to develop
- 1help staff plan activities more precisely, so that they are clear about what they want children to know and do
- 2allow children sufficient time to think and respond to questions.
Inspection #10371871 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
they are like a different child.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The provider ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported. Staff adapt the environment to help children succeed and set targeted learning plans with precise, achievable milestones. This includes small group activities to help children focus on specific learning and catch up with their peers.
Outdoor space
Staff provide a welcoming and supportive environment, both indoors and outside. The outdoor classroom gives children first-hand experiences with nature. Children grow and harvest their own fruit and vegetables, which helps them to observe growth over time and supports their awareness of healthy eating. They also make comparisons between size and weight as they weigh natural materials on the outdoor scales.
Parent Reviews of Tiddlywinks Nursery School Ramsbottom
3.0
(2)
G Wilkinson
3 years ago
We had a really bad experience here with our daughter. She was so scared and we trusted our instincts and our daughter. I have heard from a few people now that they shout at children, and we saw them being very regimented with 2 year olds. We moved her to a lovely nursery nearby where they are child led and much less regimented. I didn't feel my child was safe here, both physically and psychologically, and I wouldn't recommend them
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Kim M
5 years ago
A fantastic nursery, my little girl absolutely loves it. The staff are friendly and professional and have provided some normality for the little ones in this crazy year.
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Inspection history
Date: June 2009
- October 2024Good
- February 2020Good
- August 2015Outstanding
- June 2013Outstanding
- June 2009Good
Frequently asked about Tiddlywinks Nursery School Ramsbottom
About the setting
Tiddlywinks Nursery School Ltd registered in 2006. It is situated in Ramsbottom, Bury. The nursery employs 25 members of childcare staff, with a range of qualifications from level 2 to level 6. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The nursery offers government funded childcare places for children aged between nine months and five years.
- URN
- EY319256
- Registered person
- Tiddlywinks Nursery School Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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