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Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·Nursery House, Craigside, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6BN · Staffordshire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph, established in 2019, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Stoke-on-Trent, rated 'Good' by Ofsted at its most recent inspection on 28 January 2025. 15pm, closing only for bank holidays and one week over Christmas.

Children attending Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph are described as happy and content, forming strong bonds with the warm and nurturing staff who create a safe and secure environment. The play areas are thoughtfully arranged to support children's developmental needs.

Children behave well, responding positively to gentle guidance and learning to resolve minor disagreements. The nursery's curriculum is well-designed with clear objectives for learning, ensuring children make consistent progress by building on their existing knowledge and skills.

Communication and language development is well supported, with specific programmes available for children requiring additional help, such as speech development support. Staff work closely with outside agencies and parents to ensure every child makes the best possible progress.

Independence is actively encouraged in various areas, for instance, babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers are supported to drink from unlidded cups, serve themselves during mealtimes, and use cutlery appropriately. Parents frequently praise the care their children receive and value the effective communication from the nursery regarding their child's learning and wellbeing.

What it's like

Children are happy and contented in this nursery, building close relationships with warm and nurturing staff who help them feel safe and secure. The play environments are arranged to meet children's developing needs, and children behave well, responding to gentle reminders and learning to resolve minor disputes. They gain skills and knowledge for the next stage of their learning and eventual move to school.

Well-designed curriculumGood communication supportPromotes independenceNurturing staffSupport for SEND

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.15am to 6.15pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph

Last inspected 28 January 2025 · Suzanne Taylor

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 happy and contented in this nursery, building close relationships with warm and nurturing staff who help them feel safe and secure. The play environments are arranged to meet children's developing needs, and children behave well, responding to gentle reminders and learning to resolve minor disputes. They gain skills and knowledge for the next stage of their learning and eventual move to school.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery curriculum is well designed with clear intentions for children's learning.
  • Communication and language is generally supported well.
  • Pre-school children are confident to speak, using clear speech and sharing their knowledge.
  • Children who need additional support receive specific help to make positive progress.
  • Independence is promoted very well in a range of areas.
  • Managers provide staff with the support, guidance and training they need for professional development.
  • Parents are happy with the care their children receive and speak highly of the staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff further to develop their verbal interactions to enable children time to think and respond with their own ideas, practising their speaking skills
  • 2increase the opportunities for children to be even more independent, particularly to manage their personal care at the earliest they are capable.
Inspection #10383293 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are happy with the care that their children receive. They speak highly of the staff and say their children often speak of them at home. Parents are particularly pleased with the communication from the setting and say they value the information they receive about their child's care and learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who need additional support receive the specific help that they need to make positive progress from their starting points. For example, staff use additional programmes to support speech development, which has helped children to quickly catch up. Staff liaise effectively with outside agencies and parents to help children make the progress they are capable of.

Parent Reviews of Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph

5.0
(1)
Nicole Mak
2 years ago

The best ever nursery in Biddulph. My daughter tried other nurseries but ended up still crying after a month, until I found Willow Tree. I cannot thank the girls enough and I would highly recommend Willow Tree. My daughter loves going to nursery now. I did worry about the capacity as I wanted my son to get in as well, though luckily, they are both in now, happy happy. They have settled in amazingly well in a short period of time, and have gone above and beyond in supporting them. My son and daughter are doing brilliantly well, and their development have come on in leaps and bounds. They are always welcomed by staff, they feel happy, supported, and safe in their very cozy environment. I knew this nursery was for them as I felt like home the first time I visited. Their staff are amazing, and would offer to help our family whenever they could. Thank you so much Hannah, Laura, Donna, Sharon, Sarah, Grace, Laurie Dilecta and everybody. You are all amazing and I can’t thank you enough for everything you do.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2022

  • March 2025Good
  • January 2025Good
  • June 2024Requires improvement
  • May 2024Requires improvement
  • August 2022Good
  • June 2022Good

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