Aim Habonim

Communication takes centre stage at Aim Habonim: sensory equipment, signing and on-site therapy shaped its November 2022 provision. This Salford nursery has capacity for 24 children, with an age range of 0 to 60 months.

At its November 2022 inspection, Ofsted judged the nursery Good, found safeguarding effective and recognised the progress children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) made with tailored support. That combination gives families a useful starting point, especially where communication and complex needs influence their childcare choice.

In November 2022, a dark den contained sensory equipment and ultraviolet lights to support children with visual impairments as they explored through touch and reaching. Staff also reduced visual distractions, drawing on advice from a local special school. These were practical adaptations to the learning environment.

The early years foundation stage is the framework for children's learning, development and care. In November 2022, communication ran through activities: instruments signalled routines, visual and sensory timetables helped children anticipate what came next, and singing and movement encouraged participation. Children could respond through gestures, sounds, signs or words.

Grouping reflected developmental needs in November 2022. However, the curriculum did not consistently stretch every child, especially those without additional needs. Ofsted's November 2022 inspection called for clearer curriculum intentions and more effective delivery to extend children's learning.

In November 2022, support included a special educational needs coordinator, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and individual adult assistance for children with complex needs. The practical value lay in bringing different forms of support into the nursery day.

Relationships mattered alongside specialist input. In November 2022, staff responded affectionately, praised effort and used weighted blankets to help children manage frustration. Signing on the body also helped children communicate consent and understand personal care.

Daily and weekly communication books connected families with their child's experiences in November 2022. Staff received annual safeguarding updates, with further local information shared by the safeguarding lead.

The address is 51 Rigby Street, Salford M7 4NX. Opening hours are 9am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Friday, during term time; the nursery closes for school holidays.

In November 2022, the nursery provided funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. This is a dated account of funding participation.

• Curriculum challenge. In November 2022, activities needed to stretch children without additional needs more consistently. Ask how learning is now extended for children with different developmental needs.
• Specialist support. The November 2022 provision included therapists and individual adult assistance for complex needs. A visit should explore how support would be organised around your child's particular needs.
• Term-time calendar. Holiday closures and the earlier Friday finish matter for families organising care around work. Consider whether these hours fit your weekly and annual routine.

Aim Habonim merits consideration for families seeking a term-time nursery whose November 2022 provision placed substantial emphasis on communication and specialist support. The sensory adaptations and integrated therapy give that emphasis concrete substance. Balance those strengths against the dated curriculum concern, particularly for a child who needs greater challenge rather than additional support.