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Windmill Hill Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
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4.3(4 parent reviews) ·Windmill Hill South, Runcorn, WA7 6QE · Halton
Number of places
55 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Halton

About this day nursery

Windmill Hill Nursery, located in Runcorn, operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises. 30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term-time only.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 9th December 2024, rated the nursery as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children are welcomed warmly and feel safe and content, forming close attachments with nurturing staff who act as positive role models.

The curriculum is ambitious, with staff focusing on individual interests and developmental needs. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective, personalised support, working closely with external professionals to ensure they thrive and make good progress.

The staff also support children's love for the outdoors, with opportunities for engaging outdoor play like bubble activities, helping children understand the importance of physical activity and fresh air. Parents have expressed that staff are supportive and welcoming, and that their children enjoy their time at the nursery.

What it's like

Staff welcome children warmly, and children feel safe and content, forming close attachments with nurturing staff who act as positive role models. The curriculum is ambitious, and staff identify individual interests and developmental needs, ensuring all children receive effective support to thrive.

Good Ofsted rating2-4 yearsSEND supportOutdoor playAmbitious curriculumStrong safeguarding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8.30am until 6pm from Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Windmill Hill Nursery

Last inspected 9 December 2024 · Jason Holmes

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

Staff welcome children warmly, and children feel safe and content, forming close attachments with nurturing staff who act as positive role models. The curriculum is ambitious, and staff identify individual interests and developmental needs, ensuring all children receive effective support to thrive.

Inspector highlights

  • Children with SEND receive personalised support and make good progress.
  • Staff provide high levels of support for children's communication and language development, using various methods like sign language and introducing new words through play.
  • There is a strong safeguarding culture in the nursery, with staff carrying out daily risk assessments and knowing how to report concerns.
  • Leaders regularly reflect on enhancing services, making worthwhile changes to the environment like creating calm and cosy spaces.
  • Staff effectively support children's love for the outdoors, and children gain a good understanding of its importance for physical activity and fresh air.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to provide more clear and consistent opportunities to enhance children's understanding of good health and hygiene practices
  • 2enhance partnerships with parents to support them to fully understand the next steps planned for their children to promote continuity of learning
Inspection #10363750 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that staff are supportive and welcoming and that children enjoy their time at the nursery

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive effective support to thrive, and they achieve their best individual outcomes. Staff work closely with a range of external professionals, accessing targeted training and further advice to support children. As a result, children with SEND receive the personalised support they need to make good progress alongside their friends.

Outdoor space

Staff support children's love for the outdoors effectively. Children have fun with large bubble wands and excitedly run around trying to catch and pop bubbles, gaining a good understanding of the importance of outdoor play to keep physically active and get fresh air.

Parent Reviews of Windmill Hill Nursery

4.3
(4)

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Inspection history

Date: May 2008

  • December 2024Good
  • January 2019Good
  • March 2014Good
  • October 2013Inadequate
  • February 2012Good
  • May 2008Outstanding

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