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My son was a very shy little boy with not alot of confidence especially when it came to making friends. He has now started reception and is a confident little boy who loves to join in and make friends showing confidence and is now thriving at school . This is down to the fantastic staff at twist lane nursery and there dedication to caring for your child and preparing your little ones for school ! . He still talks about the lovely staff here and how he misses them .", "datePublished": "2017-09-23T20:35:39.201Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sarah Higginson" }, "reviewBody": "My son loves it here. 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Children settle quickly and form secure bonds with staff, who exceptionally support communication skills. The nursery focuses on a balanced approach to development, encouraging children to explore both indoor and outdoor areas with confidence." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Twist Lane Nursery's Ofsted rating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Twist Lane Nursery received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted. Their latest inspection was conducted on November 1, 2024, confirming the high quality of care and education provided at Twist Lane Nursery." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does Twist Lane Nursery cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Twist Lane Nursery charges for meals and snacks for funded sessions. A half-day term-time only funded session incurs a £3 charge, while a full-day term-time only funded session costs £6. 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Twist Lane Nursery # Twist Lane Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 21 Twist Lane, Leigh, WN7 4BZ · Wigan Number of places 34 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Wigan About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Twist Lane Nursery in Leigh offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 months to 4 years. The nursery is situated on a large plot with ample outdoor spaces, encouraging children to engage in natural play and benefiting their physical and mental development. The facility is thoughtfully designed with dedicated areas for different age groups, including a ground floor for children under 3 and a first floor for 3 and 4-year-olds. The curriculum emphasises a balanced approach to development, focusing on physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and creative skills through a structured yet enjoyable timetable. The nursery prides itself on fostering strong relationships between staff, children, and parents, ensuring children feel secure and happy. With a commitment to flexibility, Twist Lane Nursery aims to provide a high standard of care, recognising the importance of both home life and nursery experiences in a child's learning journey. They also offer home-cooked meals for all children and are a nut-free setting to ensure the safety of all attendees. What it's like Children are content and settle quickly, forming secure bonds with staff who support their communication skills exceptionally well; books, language and songs are key features and children independently choose to read and create stories. They explore indoor and outdoor areas with confidence, enjoying fresh-air activities such as running, group games and collecting fallen leaves. Large outdoor spaces Home-cooked meals Experienced staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Meals and snacks charge for half-day TTO funded session £3 / session - Meals and snacks charge for full-day TTO funded session £6 / day ## Key facts Food All home-cooked meals included. Nut-free setting. £3 per half-day session for meals/snacks for TTO funded sessions, or £6 for a full day. Meal charges are waived for TTO if regularly booked. Opening hours 7am to 6pm - Mon - Fri (all year round except Bank Holidays) Session types Full day, Half day, Term-time only (TTO), All year round (wrap-around) Age range 6 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Staff 9 Established 1994 Waitlist Waiting list, siblings given priority ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Twist Lane Nursery Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10364001 Lead inspector Rachel Waterhouse Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262627)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/323008) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=twist-lane-nursery-wn7-4bz-323008) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Twist Lane Nursery Last inspected 1 November 2024 · Rachel Waterhouse 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 are content and settle quickly, forming secure bonds with staff who support their communication skills exceptionally well; books, language and songs are key features and children independently choose to read and create stories. They explore indoor and outdoor areas with confidence, enjoying fresh-air activities such as running, group games and collecting fallen leaves. Inspector highlights - Staff support children's communication skills exceptionally well. - Children are extremely well behaved and polite. - Leaders have good oversight and are ambitious about nursery development. - Key-person system is effective; staff know children well and meet their needs. - Leaders are supportive of staff well-being and make reasonable adjustments. Areas to develop - 1 adapt the curriculum to increase children's curiosity and concentration skills even further, enabling them to stay focused during their play and learning - 2 help staff to plan the curriculum for mathematics more effectively to fully support children's learning. Inspection #10364001 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262627) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to thrive in their learning; they work closely with external agencies and parents, closely monitor development and intervene quickly, providing a tailored approach so children make consistently good progress. Outdoor space Children explore the nursery and the outdoor area with ease and confidence. They enjoy running around in the fresh air, playing group games and collecting fallen leaves while staff talk about textures such as 'crunchy'. ## Parent Reviews of Twist Lane Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLQM55tZyhMpN2SO6DcAbCn2HifyZg523FxDJXkWHJyoAJgVA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jacqueline Holmes 8 years ago Would absolutely recommend to all parents who are looking for a fun loving environment for your child to be taken care of and start their learning journey. My son was a very shy little boy with not alot of confidence especially when it came to making friends. He has now started reception and is a confident little boy who loves to join in and make friends showing confidence and is now thriving at school . This is down to the fantastic staff at twist lane nursery and there dedication to caring for your child and preparing your little ones for school ! . He still talks about the lovely staff here and how he misses them . 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