Georgie Porgie's Nursery Kirkholt

Inspection of Georgie Porgie's Nursery Kirkholt 94 Hill Top Drive, Rochdale OL11 2RL

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children show positive attitudes towards learning and form strong bonds with the nurturing and attentive staff. Consequently, they show that they feel happy and safe. Children greatly benefit from a well-planned and varied curriculum that takes account of their interests and what knowledge and skills they need to learn next. Staff are positive role models and have high expectations for children's behaviour. They place strong focus on supporting children's confidence and self-esteem. Therefore, children understand the routine and boundaries and are motivated to join in.

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The provision is good

Children show good levels of enthusiasm and interest as they play. This is evident when toddler-age children enjoy experimenting with mud and leaves in the inviting mud kitchen. They also have fun exploring construction vehicles outdoors. Staff actively join in and make learning fun. This supports children's curiosity, language development and imagination. It also provides opportunities for them to learn through their senses.

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The provision is good

Older children show high levels of engagement as they make cakes with modelling dough. Staff warmly support them to discuss different toppings and help them to count birthday candles. This nurtures children's creativity, fine motor development and early mathematical skills. Children also enjoy painting self-portraits and discuss their unique characteristics such as hair and eye colour. Staff are very encouraging as children play. This supports children to develop a positive view of themselves.

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need to do better?

n Children have frequent opportunities to learn through a range of exciting first- hand experiences. Staff organise regular trips in the local community that support their knowledge of the wider world. For instance, children enjoy learning about different animals when visiting the farm. They also make poppies and take them to the nearby cenotaph to celebrate Remembrance Day. This gives children a rich set of experiences and supports them to learn about nature, history and the community. n Children's physical and emotional well-being is supported well. Children have daily opportunities to explore and play outdoors. They enjoy riding on bikes, using the slide and playing football. This helps them to lead healthy and active lifestyles and develop their physical skills. n Children enjoy making independent choices during play and benefit from a good balance of child- and adult-led learning. During snack time, children show delight

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need to do better?

in helping to peel and cut fruits and pour their drinks. This helps to develop their confidence and independence. n Staff interact positively with children and plan an interesting and well-sequenced

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need to do better?

8 September 2025 curriculum. They show interest in children's play and engage in meaningful conversations. However, on occasion, not all staff make the most of opportunities that naturally arise to extend children's language skills and knowledge to the highest possible level. n Staff model kindness and turn-taking effectively. They provide children with gentle reminders about expected behaviour. Consequently, children build positive relationships with the staff and peers. Older children collaborate well together and have daily opportunities to discuss their feelings. This supports children's emotional development and social skills. n Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the nursery. They state that the staff are friendly and welcoming, and they feel very well informed about their children's learning. They also value the daily updates on the parent communication app and appreciate the wide variety of trips that children go on.

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need to do better?

Partnerships with parents are a strength. n Leaders have good oversight of the running of the nursery. There are effective arrangements in place to monitor the quality of education. Staff have good opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. For instance, they engage in training about developing the outdoor learning environment and the benefits of outdoor play. Staff's dedication to engaging in ongoing professional development contributes to improving outcomes for children. n Leaders and staff have the same ambition for all children. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely and targeted support. Furthermore, staff work in close partnership with other professionals and parents. Additional funding is used very well. New resources are invested in to foster children's personal, social and emotional development and communication skills. Consequently, children make good progress during their time at the

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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 consider ways to strengthen staff understanding of how to further extend and challenge children's language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2829646 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10415517 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 45 Number of children on roll 33 Name of registered person Georgie Porgie's Network Nurseries Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01706345516 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Georgie Porgie's Nursery, Kirkholt re-registered in 2025. It is located in Kirkholt in Rochdale. The nursery is open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The nursery employs five staff with childcare qualifications at level 3 and level 2. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and leaders completed a learning walk together and discussed the nursery's vision, curriculum and values. n The inspector carried out a number of observations and assessed the quality of education. n Parents', children's and staff's views were taken into account during the inspection. n A range of relevant document was viewed, for instance staff qualification certificates and recruitment and vetting documentation.

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Inspection activities

8 September 2025 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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Inspection activities

8 September 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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