Sky High Achievers Stalybridge

Kindness walks, with children offering flowers to neighbours, give Sky High Achievers Stalybridge a recognisable community thread. In January 2026, these outings complemented practical learning through dough, water and number songs. Small actions mattered here, from taking turns with a ball to choosing the next song.

At its January 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged achievement, behaviour and routines, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership to be at strong standard, with welfare and wellbeing at expected standard and safeguarding standards met. The nursery has capacity for 52 children, with a current age range of 0 to 144 months.

The early years foundation stage is the required framework for children's learning, development and care: here, its everyday expression in January 2026 included language, physical coordination and early number work through play. Babies explored dough while adults paired actions with words; older children practised counting through games. This connected learning to something children could touch or do.

In January 2026, brushes and spaghetti-threading gave younger children opportunities to practise hand control. Older children retrieved objects from dough with tweezers and explored water through pouring and scooping. These were practical steps towards handling writing tools.

Outdoor play in January 2026 included bikes and shared ball games, alongside daily opportunities to explore outside. Regular local outings extended children's experiences beyond the nursery, while kindness walks gave consideration for other people a concrete expression. Children also had choices about songs and activities, making decision-making part of the day.

At the January 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that adaptations supported strong progress for children with SEND, that parent partnerships were a strength, and that hygiene teaching needed greater consistency. Communication boards, visual cues and advice from external professionals were used to shape support. The strength lay in practical adjustments to individual needs.

In January 2026, familiar key persons offered comfort as children played, and staff worked with parents to adapt sleeping, feeding and weaning routines. Yoga activities gave children opportunities to practise managing feelings and develop physical strength. Meals were described as nutritious at that time, and older children served themselves, bringing independence into an everyday routine.

Parents received updates about development and the next steps in learning in January 2026. Staff also gathered information about families to inform planning, helping home experiences and nursery learning connect.

Silverthorne Close, Stalybridge, SK15 2DQ is the nursery's address. Opening hours are 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. It operates across the year, closing for bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

The January 2026 activities involving hand control, conversation and independence supported preparation for the next stage of learning, including school. That preparation was woven into ordinary play and care routines.

• Hygiene habits. In January 2026, teaching children to follow hygiene routines was inconsistent. Ask how handwashing habits are now reinforced throughout the day.
• Individual support. Communication boards and professional recommendations formed part of support in January 2026. At a visit, discuss how these arrangements would translate into a plan for your child.
• Attendance choices. The opening window runs from 7.30am to 6pm on weekdays, with Christmas and bank-holiday closures. Which booking pattern would fit your family's week?

Sky High Achievers Stalybridge suits families seeking weekday childcare across the year who value practical play and community experiences. In January 2026, communication boards and visual prompts helped staff adapt learning to individual needs. Consistent hygiene teaching is the clear improvement point to explore alongside those strengths.