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Woodlands Day Nursery and Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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4.3(11 parent reviews) ·28 Ridgeway Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7EY · Trafford
Number of places
57 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Trafford

About this day nursery

uk. The nursery offers a stimulating indoor environment complemented by an expansive, leafy garden that encourages hands-on learning, from allotment gardening to science experiments and large-scale art.

Situated within walking distance of Timperley, children regularly explore local parks, woodlands, and community hubs like the library and greengrocers. The curriculum is enriched with extra-curricular activities such as yoga, Forest School, and 'Sign Along'.

Woodlands is deeply embedded in the local community, fostering cross-generational connections and participating in initiatives like donating to food banks and litter picking. The experienced team, boasting over 330 years of combined expertise, includes Early Years teachers, Level 5 and 6 practitioners, and specialists in SENCo, communication, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring a high standard of care and education.

The nursery prioritises reinvestment in best practices and holds numerous accreditations for its commitment to health, wellbeing, outdoor learning, and environmental sustainability, including Millie's Mark for paediatric first aid and a 5-star food hygiene rating.

Our ethos

Our team have the breadth of qualifications and experience required to create the awe and wonder that is vital to children’s learning, ensuring school readiness. We prioritise reinvestment over acquisition, quickly adopting the latest best practice.

What it's like

Children arrive at this nursery excited to start their day. They leave their parents and carers happily, as staff warmly greet them inside. Children respond positively to the high expectations staff have of them. They behave well and follow instructions without hesitation.

National award-winning nurseryExtensive outdoor learningCommunity engagementExperienced and qualified teamFocus on wellbeing and development

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am – 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Healthy nutritious food is provided

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Woodlands Day Nursery and Nursery School

Last inspected 19 October 2022 · Jenny Smillie

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 arrive at this nursery excited to start their day. They leave their parents and carers happily, as staff warmly greet them inside. Children respond positively to the high expectations staff have of them. They behave well and follow instructions without hesitation.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have many opportunities to explore the wider world, including forest school sessions and working with a local nursing home.
  • Staff successfully support children in developing independence skills.
  • Staff effectively support children to manage their feelings.
  • The setting provides strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Parents are highly positive about the setting and the support they receive.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of routines and enhance opportunities for older children to build upon their independence skills even further.
Inspection #10251448 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the setting and are extremely happy with the support they receive.

They make special reference to the support the nursery gives to families and the community through local food banks and oral health bags.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

A key strength of the setting is the support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) goes to great lengths in her efforts to remove barriers to learning. Intervention plans are monitored with rigour, and targets are shared with all staff and reviewed consistently. Partnership working is exemplary.

Outdoor space

Children have access to a selection of exciting outdoor and indoor activities where they challenge themselves physically, exploring the different ways their bodies move. Children work together to carry large pumpkins from one area of the garden to another. They are keen to discover what they can do with natural materials in the mud kitchen.

Parent Reviews of Woodlands Day Nursery and Nursery School

4.3
(11)
Bruna Cristina
a year ago

My daughter has attended at this nursery for 3 years now, she is always so happy to come in to the settings! We have always had a lovely experience with the staff team! They’re very friendly, caring and supportive. My child has learned so much during this time with them! Would definitely recommend to everyone! The nursery looks so nice and clean.. and the outside area looks great too. I’m so grateful for this lovely team. Xx

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Dagmara John
7 years ago

Signed up our baby months in advance based on good reviews however after a couple of settling in sessions we quickly realised it wasn’t for us. I felt our baby didn’t get much care during her few hours there when she needed it most when getting used to the place. I even got a reply that they didn’t have time when I offered to stay with her for a bit longer to help her settle in. We found another nursery and she’s been so much better there. Also Woodlands is not very flexible with methods of payment, deposit etc which I thought might be a standard but turns out other nurseries are much better with that too!

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Dia Barrett
7 years ago

I only have praise for Woodlands. All staff are fantastic and do so many great activities every day with our little boy who loves going to nursery. The nursery also organises all sorts of useful things for parents like first aid courses, sleep clinics etc. They make a real effort to teach kids about all the different cultures of the children there which is great. Woodlands is an outstanding nursery and I’ll be send my second child here too.

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Mike Linden
6 years ago

Couldnt recommend highly enough. Cared for both my children to the highest standards. My eldest loved every day at nursery and was so well cared for. The nursery cared for him from being a baby till he went to school, which they prepared him for so well. Didn't even think twice about enrolling my youngest based on our previous experience and he too is loving every minute. Great staff, great extra curricular activities and a great food menu. Thanks everyone at Woodlands.

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Nick Bone
7 years ago

Woodlands is fantastic place with well trained staff and great facilities creating the right environment for wee ones to develop. Our son loves the otters and always has exciting stories to tell about the activities he’s been doing. We would highly recommend woodlands nursery.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2022

  • December 2022Good
  • October 2022Good

Frequently asked about Woodlands Day Nursery and Nursery School

About the setting

Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School re-registered with Elmscot Nursery Group in August 2020. The nursery employs 27 members of childcare staff, with 17 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
2597602
Registered person
Elmscot Group Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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