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Blackburne House Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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4.7(11 parent reviews) ·Blackburne Place, Off Hope Street, Liverpool, L8 7PE · Liverpool
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Blackburne House Nursery, nestled within a historic Grade II listed building in Liverpool's Georgian Quarter, offers a nurturing and multicultural environment for children aged 0-5 years. As part of a larger charity, Blackburne House, the nursery is committed to supporting local women and contributing to the community.

The nursery focuses on fostering a strong partnership with parents and carers, utilising the Famly app for daily communication about children's progress, activities, and meals. A 'Key Person' system ensures individualised care and builds trust between staff and families.

The nursery promotes healthy eating by providing freshly cooked meat-free meals and encourages children's independence through easily removable clothing. Beyond childcare, Blackburne House, as a whole, provides a wide range of educational courses and qualifications for women, with profits from its social enterprises, including the nursery, going towards these educational initiatives.

The organisation’s vision is to empower women to achieve personal and financial independence through education and skill development, aspiring to inspire confidence and overcome adversity in a positive and inclusive environment.

What it's like

Children are happy and safe at this warm and friendly setting. They form bonds with their key person through settling-in sessions and enjoy smooth transitions between rooms. Children behave very well, understanding expectations thanks to clear strategies and consistent staff approaches.

Charity-runPart of a women's education centreHealthy meals providedFamly app for parent communication

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm.

Age range

0 - 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blackburne House Nursery

Last inspected 17 January 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and safe at this warm and friendly setting. They form bonds with their key person through settling-in sessions and enjoy smooth transitions between rooms. Children behave very well, understanding expectations thanks to clear strategies and consistent staff approaches.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers have a clear vision for the nursery and have devised a well-implemented curriculum.
  • Children's communication and language are supported well through a calm environment, attentive staff, and access to books.
  • All children, including those with SEND, are supported very well, with the SENCo working with agencies and regularly reviewing documentation.
  • Babies are cared for in a spacious, well-equipped room with age-appropriate resources and their personal needs are met well.
  • Parents comment on how happy their children are at the setting and value the communication with staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1promote further children's independence and self-help skills and encourage children to try to do things for themselves
  • 2strengthen the current arrangements for the supervision of staff and their professional development to help them raise the quality of their practice to the highest standard.
Inspection #10265318 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

look forward to going to nursery

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff adapt their approach for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All children, including children who are funded and children with SEND, are supported very well. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works in partnership with a number of agencies to ensure all children receive the support they need.

Outdoor space

Children have access to well-resourced indoor and outdoor environments. Outside, children enjoy playing in the snow, where staff introduce new vocabulary and children learn about the world around them.

Inspection history

Date: January 2011

  • January 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • February 2015Good
  • September 2014Inadequate
  • January 2011Good

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