Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School

34-36 Arkwright Road, Marple, Stockport SK6 7DB
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  • Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School, Stockport
Rated 'Outstanding' in its latest ISI Inspection in June 2017, Brabyns Nursery provides all year round care and welcomes children from the age of two.

Nestled on the edge of the picturesque Peak District countryside, Brabyns Nursery offers specialist teaching in Spanish, Music, P.E. and Drama, and is open each day from 7:30am until 6:00pm.

Based at Brabyns Preparatory School, nursery children enjoy regular interaction with older children, joining them for various activities during the normal school week. This enables them to build positive relationships with others, and gently introduces them to school life.

Brabyns is a unique learning environment. The school is committed to providing each and every child with a stimulating and supportive learning environment, celebrating their unique character and capabilities, and allowing them to be themselves in order to achieve to the best of their ability.

All of the Nursery staff are paediatric first aid level 3 trained.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Catherine Carrasco (Headteacher)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 44

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • All Year Round Nursery (7:30am - 6pm for 50 Weeks)
    3 Days Per Week: £8,804
    4 days Per Week: £11,529
    Full Time: £14,160
    All Year Round fees include Lunch, Wraparound Care and specialist teaching.


    Term Time Only Nursery (8:40am-3:30pm for 36 Weeks)
    3 Days Per Week: £6,448 (Annual Fee)
    4 days Per Week: £8,480 (Annual Fee)
    Full Time: £10,125 (Annual Fee)
    Term Time Only Fees include specialist teaching with Lunch and Wraparound Care incurring additional charges.

  • Prices are quoted prior to any EY Funding discounts
    Brabyns offers 15 / 30 hours funding for eligible 2, 3 & 4 year olds
    Brabyns accepts Workplace Nursery Benefits, Childcare Vouchers & Tax Free Childcare
    Costs may be spread termly or interest free over 11 months
    Trips & Workshops may incur additional charges
    Nappies are not included

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, Christmas & School INSET Days

Parking

  • Parent parking is available on the road near the school. Visitor spots are available on site on request.

Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School Reviews (45)

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Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.068) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School has 45 reviews.

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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would thoroughly recommend this early years nursery to anybody who would like their child to be extremely welcomed into their inclusive and caring family environment. The structure of the school day keeps my child interested and tested with enthusiasm and enjoyment as an added bonus. The manners of
the children at this school are impeccable and I can see these being transferred to my 3-year old through role modelling from others. The teaching staff are wonderful and knowledgeable and I feel confident in their abilities to be able to sensitively teach and nurture the young ones in the class. My only concern is that I did not start her here earlier!
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Review from Lisa W (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fabulous, caring environment, with a strong staffing team and very good levels of communication with parents.
Brabyns, given it's setting, does not benefit from a great deal of on-site facilities, but they make up for this with connections with local clubs and centres and they are very active
in taking the children to benefit from these.
My son has gone from strength to strength whilst in this setting.
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Review from Jennifer (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is the youngest of three, the other two being much older, so I wanted a real family feel to her environment where she would make lasting relationships with other children her age. Brabyns offers small class sizes and lots of different activities. The children are so polite and everyone
knows everyone's name; just the environment I wanted.
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Review from Kelly (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brabyns is a wonderful place for children to flourish and to learn in a friendly and happy environment. My daughter is always so excited to go to nursery and loves how she is challenged in a way that is fun but that allows her to learn and grow. The Brabyns ethos is fabulous and we really do feel part
of a very special family.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful school and an amazing nursery environment. The teaching is fantastic and the children get fully involved with school life with dedicated music, drama, Spanish, dance and PE lessons. I can't recommend it highly enough and wish I'd found it sooner.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.068)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.068) out of 10 for Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School is calculated as follows: ( (60 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.068 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brabyns Nursery and Preparatory School is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 44 number of registered child places is 8.8. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.8 = 0.568
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Meet the Team (7)

Rachel

Rachel Pickford

Job Title: Head of Early Years and Nursery Teacher Joined: 2016

Miss Pickford has been the Nursery teacher and Head of EYFS at Brabyns Preparatory School since 2016.


She has been teaching in the Early Years for 10 years, at both State and Independent schools after qualifying with a Geography degree and gaining Qualified Teacher Status
Miss Pickford is passionate about working in the Early Years, believing that the first 5 years of a child’s life are fundamentally important in shaping their future and their well-being.

Cheryl

Cheryl Edwards

Job Title: Brabyns' 'Little Learners' Class Teacher Joined: 2005

After gaining an Early Years degree Mrs Edwards joined Brabyns in 2005 - working in both Nursery and Reception during these years and gaining Early Years Teacher status in 2012. 


Mrs Edwards believes there is no better school than Brabyns! The Nurturing ethos and family feel is what has kept her here all of these years as she continues to instil these values at the start of your child's Brabyns journey.

Melissa

Melissa Wright

Job Title: 'Little Learners' Learning Support Joined: 2012

Miss Wright holds a BTEC qualification in Nursery Nursing level 3 and a 'Teaching and Learning' certificate enabling her to start her career at Christie Hospital Day Nursery before managing Glen Jakes Day Nursery (a 47-place setting). 


She started her Brabyns journey in 2012, working in both Nursery and Reception classes during this time. She enjoys the relationships built and the rapport with the children across the school; and thrives on the energy that Brabyns creates.  

Cath

Cath Carrasco

Job Title: Headteacher Joined: 2023

Cath joined Brabyns as Headteacher in the summer of 2023.
She obtained a BSc (Hons) in Primary Education with QTS at Liverpool John Moores University, before obtaining her NPQSL in 2011 and her NPQH with the Alliance of Leading Learning in 2022. During her 16 years spent on the leadership team at Forest Park Preparatory School, Cath has enjoyed leading the sport, computing and mentoring trainee teachers. Before her move to the independent sector, she held teaching posts in a range of state schools across Greater Manchester, St Helen’s and Derbyshire.

Hannah

Hannah Austin

Job Title: Teaching & One to One Learning Support Joined: 2023

Hannah joined Brabyns in 2023 as part of our school learning support team. She's also a valuable member of our wraparound and Nursery Non-Term Time staff team.


Hannah holds a BA Hons Degree in Drama, Film and TV from Aberystwyth University and is a qualified Secondary Drama teacher (QTS) with over 20 years of experience working with children in education from ages 2 to 19, in supporting, teaching and leadership roles.


Hannah brings her passion for drama and creativity to the EYFS team.

Maxine

Maxine Hill

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant & Nursery Non term Time Lead Joined: 2020

Maxine joined Brabyns in 2020 bringing a wealth of Early Years and management experience to her role.


She has recently taken on our Nursery Non Term Time provision ensuring continuity and stability for Brabyns Little Learners and Pre Prep children.

Clare

Clare Lawford

Job Title: Learning Assistant & Wraparound Care Leader

Clare joined Brabyns as a Learning Assistant and embraces many support roles throughout the school including One to One teaching, wraparound & playground leads and Nursery cover.

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