Kinsail Partner
The Heatons
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£6,710
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£559
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31%
The Heatons Preschool and Day Nursery was inspected on 3 June 2021 under the legacy four-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management), with all areas graded as 'Good'. This analysis maps those findings to the November 2025 seven-area framework. The setting demonstrates particular strengths in communication and language development, staff deployment, SEND support, and safeguarding arrangements. The inspector identified one area for improvement: inconsistent sharing of learning information with parents to extend learning at home. The nursery shows strong leadership, effective staff practices, and excellent relationships with families and external professionals. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with thorough risk assessments and clear procedures in place.
Inspection Overview
Safeguarding
Met
Inclusion
Expected Standard
Curriculum and Teaching
Expected Standard
Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines
Expected Standard
Children's Welfare and Well-being
Expected Standard
Leadership and Governance
Expected Standard
Key Insights From The Inspection
Likes
SafeguardingThorough risk assessments
SafeguardingClear procedures
SafeguardingSafe practices
InclusionSEND monitoring
Areas for improvement
InclusionSpecialist strategies
InclusionAdvanced assessment
Curriculum and TeachingParent communication
Curriculum and TeachingAdvanced pedagogy
Availability & Fees
Fees at this nursery vary depending on age.
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Location of The Heatons
175 Didsbury Road, SK4 2AE
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