Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton

Inspection of Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton Heywood Road, Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire OL11 3BT

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Staff know children very well. They encourage children to express their natural curiosity and extend children's learning through targeted support alongside their play. Children thrive. They are excited by the resources and activities on offer, which staff skilfully adapt to meet the individual learning goals of every child. Most staff know the intended curriculum well. They have ambitious expectations for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff feel empowered within their roles thanks to the dedication of the management team. There has been much improvement since the previous inspection, which is reflected in the environment, curriculum and the happiness of children, parents and staff.

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The provision is good

Children show impressive levels of confidence. They play peekaboo, read books and sing songs with the inspector. Staff build warm, genuine relationships with children, which helps them to feel secure within this environment. The key-person system is highly effective. As a result, babies, toddlers and older children welcome visitors to the setting, safe in the knowledge that their trusted adults are close at hand. This sense of belonging supports children to begin to understand and regulate their own emotions. Children feel safe to express their feelings and respect the feelings of their peers.

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need to do better?

n The management team members have created a culture of evaluation and reflection. They are proactive in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the provision. They target any areas for improvement quickly, using training, coaching and collaborative feedback to further drive improvements. This focus on evolving practice helps to ensure that standards consistently rise. The management team is securely aware of the needs of the community it serves. n Staff feel supported within their roles. The arrangements for the supervision of staff are secure. The management team encourages staff to have high aspirations, not only for children, but also for their own development. This effective approach helps to inspire staff to continually improve. However, a small number of staff are early in their learning journeys. The management team has identified this and continues to work closely to raise their skills and

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need to do better?

understanding. However, currently, children do not always experience consistency in their education and care from all members of staff. n Children's literacy and communication skills are well supported. Even the youngest children are keen to engage with stories. Babies independently pick out books and leaf through the pages, gazing at the colourful pictures. Older children ask for multiple stories in a row, staying focused for long periods of time, laughing and joining in with the tales. Pre-school children recite their

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need to do better?

3 September 2025 favourite parts of stories from memory. All children are developing an early love for literacy. This is highly supportive of their future learning, including when moving on to the primary school. n The management team has worked hard to restore trusting and collaborative relationships with parents. Parents share that they are thrilled with the improvements under the new management team. They recognise that their children are making good progress under the new curriculum and feel happy dropping their children off each day. However, not all parents feel informed enough to support their children's current learning goals at home. n Children behave well. Older children express their views and choices with ease. They are treated with respect by staff, who consistently show children that they are heard. Younger children settle quickly and go to staff for cuddles and reassurance when needed. They feel confident to explore and learn. Children

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listen well and are polite and kind to their friends. n Children's health is a priority at this setting. Dental health and healthy eating are key aspects of the curriculum. Children access outdoor play daily. They benefit from fresh air and regular exercise, including a 'daily mile'. Children embrace this and burn off excess energy, ready for a day of learning and play. All children make good progress in their personal development.

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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 support all staff to deliver the curriculum and care practices effectively, so that children experience consistency across the setting n consider ways to share more detailed information with parents concerning children's individual learning goals, so they can provide further support at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370891 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10404592 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 80 Number of children on roll 76 Name of registered person Thrive Childcare And Education Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01706651821 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2025

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Information about this early years setting

Holyrood Day Nursery Castleton registered in 2008 and is situated in Castleton, Rochdale. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, three staff hold a relevant early years qualification at level 6, six staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, and four staff are unqualified. The nursery provides funded early education places.

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Inspection activities

n The managers 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 spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The managers and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The managers showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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