Term time / All Year
Term Time
Woodbank Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Stockport
About this day nursery
The highly qualified staff team, which includes individuals with Level 6, 5, 3 and 2 early years qualifications, form close relationships with the children, offering comfort and understanding their individual needs. Children are happy and feel safe, exploring various spaces including a large hall for activities and a sensory room for relaxation.
The curriculum at Woodbank Preschool is broad, with a strong focus on developing a love of books. Children engage in a range of activities designed to foster a broad knowledge and understanding of the world, including food technology lessons, yoga classes to develop physical skills and mental well-being, and visits to the local park.
The preschool also invites local volunteers to share gardening knowledge and skills with the children. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress due to targeted support and close collaboration with other agencies and parents.
Staff focus on the next steps in children's learning, precisely tailoring support to individual needs. The preschool prioritises strong parent partnerships, maintaining regular communication and sharing strategies to support learning at home.
Overall, the preschool was rated as Good by Ofsted at its most recent inspection on 24 May 2024.
What it's like
Staff form close relationships with children, offering cuddles for security. Children are happy and safe, with staff sensitively understanding their individual needs. They explore various spaces, including a large hall and sensory room, and engage in activities like food technology lessons and yoga classes.
Strong parent partnershipsTargeted SEND supportBroad curriculumHigh-quality focused teachingIndependence skillsPositive mental well-being classes
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Woodbank Preschool
Last inspected 24 May 2024 · Amanda Richards
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff form close relationships with children, offering cuddles for security. Children are happy and safe, with staff sensitively understanding their individual needs. They explore various spaces, including a large hall and sensory room, and engage in activities like food technology lessons and yoga classes.
Inspector highlights
- Focused teaching is of high quality, using soft toys to teach letter sounds.
- Mealtime conversations with staff support children's social skills and communication.
- Children develop good independence skills, preparing them for school.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress due to targeted support and agency collaboration.
- Parent partnerships are strong, with regular communication and shared learning strategies.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen the curriculum to support children's learning through consistently high-quality interactions from staff
- 2set the highest expectations for younger children to support their transition to pre-school.
Inspection #10335822 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress. Staff focus on their next steps, which precisely target what children need to learn next. The setting works closely with other agencies and parents to provide effective support. Children with SEND make good progress in their learning.
Outdoor space
Children go on visits to the local park. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Inspection history
Date: December 2010
- May 2024Good
- June 2018Outstanding
- February 2015Good
- December 2010Good
Frequently asked about Woodbank Preschool
About the setting
Woodbank Preschool registered in 1992 and is situated in Offerton, Stockport. The setting employs eight members of childcare staff, with various levels of early years qualifications. It opens Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm, term-time only, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- 307205
- Registered person
- Hill, Deborah
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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