Irlam Road Nursery

Inspection of Irlam Road Nursery 35 Irlam Road, Urmston, Manchester, Lancashire M41 6JR

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children arrive with smiles on their faces as they are greeted at the door. They confidently separate from their parents and carers, ready to start their day at nursery. Staff at the nursery know the children well and use information shared by parents to support children's individual needs. Staff know their key children well and form good bonds with them. Children play alongside their key workers and seek comfort at times, showing they feel safe and secure in their care. This supports children's overall emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a strong key-person system. In the rooms, children are able to look at photos of their families on the family trees that parents have provided. This helps them to respect their differences and similarities to others and promotes conversations, which gives children a real sense of belonging.

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The provision is good

Children are helpful and happy to follow instructions. They line up ready to go into the outdoor play area. They happily chat to their friends about the role they have been chosen to be as the helper. Staff model positive behaviour to help children learn to share and take turns.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff work together to plan an ambitious curriculum. They regularly assess their provision to reflect the interests and needs of the children. Staff know the children well and review what children need to learn next. They assess children's learning and use this information to implement appropriate next steps in learning. These are shared with parents to support home learning. Children are well supported in their development. n Communication and language development is a high priority for all children. Staff teach young children songs and rhymes, which helps to build their vocabulary and self-esteem. Children enjoy joining in the actions. Children use language such as 'squeeze' and 'more' while washing the cars outdoors. Children develop good language skills. n The nursery promotes independence from an early age. For example, younger children learn how to pour their own drinks and tidy up the table after

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need to do better?

mealtimes. However, at times, staff do not always provide older children with the same opportunities to extend their independence skills further by letting them complete tasks for themselves. n Children's health is promoted effectively. Children learn good hygiene practices, including brushing their teeth at nursery. The food provided is nutritious, with special dietary needs catered for appropriately. Children develop their understanding of good oral hygiene well. n Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is

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need to do better?

21 August 2025 good. Staff swiftly identify any children at risk of falling behind. Partnerships with other professionals are effective in helping children to achieve their goals. The nursery supports children with SEND to ensure transitions are smooth to their next stage of learning, such as school. All children make progress from their starting points at the nursery. n Overall, behaviour is good at the nursery. Children are encouraged to share and wait for their turn with friends, and at times, they follow instructions well. However, staff do not consistently set clear expectations for children, such as tidy-up time to keep the environment tidy and safe. This means that some children do not take responsibility for the environment, and the space children have to move around safely in is restricted. n Children enjoy being physically active within the setting's indoor and outdoor spaces. They access a variety of activities to develop their larger muscles. For

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example, children access soft play equipment where they climb, balance and slide. Children also develop their smaller muscles well. For example, children manipulate dough and enjoy using a range of materials at the dough table. This helps children with early writing skills. n Staff promote opportunities for children to learn about the diverse world. They celebrate different occasions with the children and give them opportunities to taste food from around the world. This helps children to learn more about the world around them. n Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents express their appreciation of the nursery. They value the feedback they receive and report that they are happy with the progress their children have made since starting. Parents also report that they feel the nursery has supported their children's transition to school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n allow older children opportunities to promote their independence skills further n routinely explain to children why they should tidy up after themselves, so they learn how to keep themselves and others safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318257 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10399306 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 55 Number of children on roll 88 Name of registered person Conway, Linda Joan

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reference number

Telephone number 0161 748 6822 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Irlam Road Nursery registered in 2006. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff. Of these, 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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