Mulberry Bush - BL8 3NJ

Mulberry Bush Nursery Tottington received an Outstanding rating across all areas in the August 2022 inspection using the legacy 4-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management). This analysis maps those findings to the November 2025 7-area framework. The nursery demonstrates exceptional practice across all domains: outstanding curriculum delivery with highly skilled staff interactions, exceptional behaviour and attitudes with children showing remarkable engagement and respect, outstanding personal development with strong independence and resilience, and exemplary leadership prioritising staff well-being and professional development. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with robust procedures and regular staff training. The setting serves 146 children aged 0-4 with a well-qualified team (39 staff including those with level 2-5 qualifications and early years professional status). As an Outstanding nursery maintaining its rating from the previous 2016 inspection, the focus shifts to sustaining excellence and pursuing Exceptional grades in the new framework.