Ofsted gives high praise to Salford City Council’s Barton Moss Children's Centre Nursery
Barton Moss Children’s Centre Nursery in Eccles has been recognised as doing great work with children and rated as good by Ofsted in its latest inspection.
Barton Moss Children’s Centre Nursery is one of the council’s five Salford Family Nurseries which offer high quality, affordable childcare for children aged five months to five years old.
The nurseries all offer innovative and unique facilities as well as passionate and qualified nursery staff.
The Ofsted inspection went very well and the nursery received an overall grade of good in all areas, with very positive comments about care for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Councillor Cammell, Lead Member of Children’s Services at Salford City Council said: “We’re really pleased Barton Moss Nursery has been given this good Ofsted rating. It is a fantastic report and really sings the praises of the team at Barton, their creativity, and high aspirations for all children, particularly the support for those with additional needs. We are very proud of our staff who have helped to ensure all Salford City Council’s Salford Family Nurseries have received a good rating from Ofsted.”
The Ofsted report says:
“Children are active and interested learners. Babies enjoy the opportunities to explore ‘gloop’. They giggle in delight as it falls from their fingers. Older children thoroughly enjoy playing outdoors. They are keen to explore and see what they can find. They proudly show staff their treasures which are treated with reverence. These opportunities and interactions build a solid foundation for further learning.
“Staff have high aspirations for children and want them to do well. They know when to step in to provide additional support, such as helping babies put on their coats. But are respectful of children’s wishes when they are told, ‘I can do it!’ Staff help children to be independent. Babies show determination as they attempt to feed themselves. Older children radiate confidence when they achieve their goal of putting on their wellington boots by themselves.
“All children including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) develop confidence in their own abilities. They learn the skills that they need to move on to the next stage in their learning.”
Early Years childcare funded hours are now available for children from nine months old.
If parents live and work in England they may be entitled to 15 hours funded childcare support from the term after their child turns nine months old, until they start school.
Working towards Salford becoming a UNICEF Child-Friendly City is a priority in the council’s corporate plan, to ensure Salford is a great place for children and young people to grow up and feel safe, cared for, heard and have quality opportunities to play, learn and work. This will take the council on the next stage of its journey to improve education outcomes, support children to have positive and successful futures, and champion the voices and rights of children and young people in the city.
