Beanstalks, Coppice

Pipettes, potions and conversations about feelings give Beanstalks, Coppice its character. In January 2024, children explored how colours mixed, practised handling water and learned to explain their emotions, with adults adjusting their help to the child and the task.

At its January 2024 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Outstanding, judged safeguarding effective and found that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefited fully from the curriculum and made exceptional progress. The setting has capacity for 28 children aged two to five at Coppice Avenue Library in Sale.

The early years foundation stage is the framework for children's learning, development and care: here, the January 2024 examples connected practical play with language, investigation and preparation for writing.

During that month, potion-making involved scissors and pipettes, with adults explaining how finger strength would later help children use a pencil. Children found transferring water with pipettes difficult; staff watched and listened before showing them how to keep the water inside. The help came at the point children needed it.

Snow provided another experiment. Children drew on their experience of sandcastles to try building with it, while colour mixing prompted predictions about what would happen next. Adults introduced scientific vocabulary alongside conversations about numbers, shapes and size. These were concrete ways to extend a child's chosen activity.

In January 2024, staff changed the play layout and their deployment to support children's social and emotional development. Consistent boundaries and adult examples helped children practise talking about feelings. Independence had everyday outlets too: children managed lunch containers, prepared their sleeves for water play and helped friends.

The special educational needs coordinator made prompt referrals and maintained communication with outside services that month. Staff also developed their practice through shadowing and discussion, giving additional support a practical structure rather than leaving it to individual instinct.

Daily conversations with parents covered changes at home so staff could adjust their responses. Families contributed toothbrushing photographs, which became starting points for discussions about food and dental health. Leaders supported staff wellbeing and professional development, and staff felt their views were heard.

The address is Coppice Avenue Library, Coppice Avenue, Sale, M33 4ND. Opening hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, across the year, with closures for bank holidays and Christmas.

In January 2024, the setting's session times were 8am to 6pm, and it provided funded early education for children aged two, three and four. That funding information describes the offer at that date.

• Attendance pattern. Opening hours run from 8am to 6pm on weekdays. Which booking pattern and funded-hours arrangement would fit your child's week?
• Additional support. In January 2024, the coordinator used referrals and communication with outside services to organise support. A visit can explore how that process would work for your child's particular needs.

Beanstalks, Coppice suits families seeking care for children aged two to five, with an inspection account centred on practical investigation, communication and responsive support. Its strongest January 2024 examples show adults extending children's ideas and helping them manage everyday tasks. The weekday opening window also gives families a clear starting point for planning attendance.