Business Details
Your Trusted Child Care and Early Education Provider in Manchester
Martenscroft Nursery School has been dedicated to providing exceptional early years education and childcare services in Hulme, Manchester. Our team of Early Years experts creates a nurturing environment where children aged 5 months to 4 years thrive through personalized learning approaches. We maintain strong partnerships with local health visitors, midwives, and schools to deliver holistic support tailored to each family's needs. Recognized as a Rights Respecting School (silver) and ECO school (silver), we uphold values of inclusion, respect, and environmental awareness. Our state-of-the-art facilities include inspiring outdoor spaces that encourage exploration and creativity. With over 30 years of combined experience among our leadership team, we ensure excellence in teaching and learning while maintaining compliance with GDPR and Ofsted standards.Our governance structure includes a dedicated Governing Body that oversees our Manchester Local Authority-maintained provision. We offer free 15-hour education packages for eligible 2-year-olds alongside comprehensive day-care services. Our curriculum emphasizes child-led learning, resilience-building, and holistic development to prepare children for lifelong learning. Through continuous collaboration with partner agencies, we maintain our reputation as a trusted community resource for early childhood education.
Services
Nursery Provision
Children's Centre Services
Early Education
SEND Support
Parent Partnerships
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized early years education tailored to children's interests
- Our team includes specialist SENDCo support for children with additional needs
- We maintain strong partnerships with local health and education professionals
- Recognized as a Rights Respecting School (silver) and ECO school (silver)
- We provide free 15-hour education packages for eligible 2-year-olds
Associations and certifications
- Rights Respecting School (silver)
- ECO school (silver)
What people say
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Services
Nursery Provision
Our nursery provision offers full-time care for children aged 3-4 years and day-care for infants from 5 months. The program focuses on personalized learning through child-led exploration in a safe, stimulating environment. Our qualified staff implement a curriculum that promotes creativity, resilience and foundational learning skills.
Children's Centre Services
We provide comprehensive children's centre services connecting families with essential community resources. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with health visitors, midwives and early help professionals to deliver tailored support. Services include parenting guidance, developmental assessments and community outreach programs that address individual family needs.
SEND Support
Our specialist SENDCo offers dedicated support for children with additional needs. We implement individualized education plans in partnership with external professionals and maintain accessible facilities. The service includes regular progress monitoring, adapted learning environments and family support networks to ensure inclusive education.
Parent Partnerships
We foster strong parent partnerships through regular communication and collaborative activities. Our programs include family learning sessions, parenting workshops and community events. We maintain open-door policies for consultations and provide resources to support home learning environments.
Outdoor Learning
Our outdoor learning program utilizes purpose-designed spaces to promote physical development and environmental awareness. Children engage in structured and free-play activities that develop motor skills and nature appreciation. The curriculum incorporates eco-education principles and forest school approaches to experiential learning.
People
Amy Davenport
Headteacher
Amy Davenport leads Martenscroft Nursery School with over 15 years' experience in early years education. She champions child-led learning approaches and maintains strong community partnerships. Amy oversees curriculum development and quality assurance across the provision.
Becky Smith
Head of Centres
Becky Smith coordinates children's centre services across Hulme, Moss Side and Rusholme. With extensive experience in family support services, she manages multidisciplinary teams and community outreach programs that address diverse family needs.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide nursery provision for children aged 5 months to 4 years.
Do you offer funded places for 2-year-olds?
Yes, we offer free 15-hour education packages for eligible 2-year-olds.
How do you support children with special needs?
Our specialist SENDCo provides tailored support in partnership with external professionals.
What makes your curriculum unique?
Our child-led approach emphasizes creativity, resilience and personalized learning journeys.
How do you involve parents in their child's learning?
We maintain regular communication and offer family engagement activities throughout the year.
