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In Practice: Success story - Collyhurst Nursery School

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What it is: A nursery school based at a children's centre in a deprived area of Manchester, which achieved an outstanding Ofsted report

Goal: To meet the needs of children and families

Contact: Maria Nugent or Linda Rogers on 0161 205 1744

Outstanding teachers, an inclusive child policy and consulting parentson services are among the key ingredients that have made CollyhurstNursery School a success, according to Maria Nugent, manager of thechildren's centre where it's based.

The nursery - which received an outstanding Ofsted report at all levels- prides itself on its inclusive nature. "We never turn children away,"Nugent explains. "As soon as we're able to identify a child who hasadditional needs we will make sure they're met and take them up tolearning at five."

The nursery caters for deaf children and those with autism and picturesand storyboards are used with children who don't speak English as afirst language. Parents are also encouraged to engage and interact withtheir children in creative environments such as artistic workshops.

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