Business Details
Outstanding Early Years Education & Family Support in Hulme
At Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centres, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional early years education and family support within a nurturing, inclusive environment. Our team of Early Years specialists creates tailored learning experiences that reflect childrens individual interests and developmental needs, ensuring every child achieves their full potential. As a Manchester Local Authority maintained provision, we collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to provide holistic care and education for children aged 5 months to 4 years.Our Rights Respecting School (silver) and ECO School (silver) accreditations reflect our commitment to fostering British values, environmental awareness, and child-led exploration. With both nursery provision and integrated Children's Centre services, we serve Hulme communities through personalized learning environments that feel like a home-from-home for families.
Services
Nursery Provision
Children's Centre Services
Early Education
Family Support
Child-Led Curriculum
Outdoor Learning
Special Educational Needs Support
Highlights and features
- We personalise our curriculum to reflect children's individual interests and next steps
- Our multi-disciplinary team delivers holistic care and education for children aged 5 months-4 years
- Silver accreditations for Rights Respecting School and ECO School commitments
- We work with health visitors, midwives, and early help teams for comprehensive family support
- Our outdoor learning environments promote creative exploration and physical development
Associations and certifications
- Rights Respecting School
- ECO School
What people say
Home-from-home feeling
Dedicated outreach worker
Excellent outdoor areas
Personalised learning
Services
Nursery Provision
Our nursery provides full-time places for 3-4 year olds with a focus on play-based learning. The curriculum develops creativity, problem-solving, and social skills through child-led exploration. Each child progresses at their own pace with tailored support from our specialist team.
Children's Centre Services
Integrated Children's Centre services offer guidance to families with children from birth to 4 years. We work with health professionals and early help teams to address diverse needs. Services include parenting workshops, developmental assessments, and community outreach programmes.
Special Educational Needs Support
Special educational needs support follows individualised plans with specialist input from our SENDCo. The approach includes sensory integration, speech therapy resources, and adapted learning environments. Parents receive regular progress updates through partnership meetings.
Outdoor Learning
Daily outdoor activities promote physical development and environmental awareness. Forest School sessions teach risk assessment through supervised exploration. Natural play spaces stimulate creativity while developing motor skills and resilience.
Parent Engagement
We operate a partnership approach with regular parent-teacher consultations and home learning suggestions. The programme includes parenting workshops on child development and a dedicated feedback system for continuous improvement.
People
Amy Davenport
Headteacher
Amy leads our nursery school with over 15 years' experience in early years education. She champions child-led learning approaches and has developed our award-winning outdoor learning spaces. Her leadership focuses on inclusive education and staff professional development.
Becky Smith
Head of Centres
Becky oversees our integrated Children's Centre services across Hulme, Moss Side and Rusholme. With a background in family support services, she coordinates multidisciplinary partnerships to address complex family needs through early intervention strategies.
Kathryn Dunn
SENDCo
Kathryn specialises in special educational needs provision, developing individualised support plans for children with diverse requirements. She provides staff training on inclusive practices and works closely with external therapists to ensure comprehensive care.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide nursery education for 3-4 year olds and childcare for children aged 5 months to 4 years.
Are you an Ofsted-rated setting?
Yes, we hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating for our nursery provision and educational standards.
Do you offer funded places?
Eligible 2-year-olds can access our free 15-hour early education provision at the nursery.
How do you support special educational needs?
Our SENDCo, Kathryn Dunn, provides specialist support while our inclusive approaches benefit all learners.
What makes your curriculum unique?
Our child-led approach prioritises natural exploration, creativity, and individualised learning pathways.
Do you provide family support services?
We offer comprehensive family services through our integrated Children's Centres across Hulme, Moss Side, and Rusholme.
