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Windmill Hill Nursery # Windmill Hill Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 rating 2-4 years SEND support Outdoor play Ambitious curriculum Strong 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 - 1 support staff to provide more clear and consistent opportunities to enhance children's understanding of good health and hygiene practices - 2 enhance partnerships with parents to support them to fully understand the next steps planned for their children to promote continuity of learning Inspection #10363750 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266374) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Windmill Hill Nursery Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10363750 Lead inspector Jason Holmes Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266374)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346757) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=windmill-hill-nursery-wa7-6qe-ey346757) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL1TDeI__ifBzeRZi0O0NXHFzS3xNyUiB6g2qvOYokHECyLjQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jon-Lee Carter 2 weeks ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aRlRFZGlheTAzUzFWclFYZG1SbWt5VVdKQlFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x487afd350ad164eb:0xd3543ba32a850620) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUhChdflaTJS19nflP_rbg4FgHSWxE9yqOsEr27OokywnfLogV5=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jennah-rae Turner 9 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xjME0ybHVWblZuTm01a05HYzFUbUkxVG5JemMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487afd350ad164eb:0xd3543ba32a850620) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW9QgfU0CDwGB9R-k8Llr17KFW8H-U5tiSr9Udha4_QjMQcQTKi=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Raluca Chitac 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKMDZuS1dnEAE!2m1!1s0x487afd350ad164eb:0xd3543ba32a850620) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIn1_A_coTSGqPvW_d9LAh9XAsxQALix10ogC4vl5piBCPn6Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Elsie McConnell 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtdk0ydER3EAE!2m1!1s0x487afd350ad164eb:0xd3543ba32a850620) Reviews from Google for Windmill Hill Nursery. 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