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Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery and Family Centre, Blackthorn Local Shops, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 8QH · West Northamptonshire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery is a vital part of the Growing Together Northampton charity, dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for children and families within the local community. The nursery operates with a strong emphasis on community engagement, offering a range of activities and groups beyond childcare services.

Children at Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery benefit from a nurturing atmosphere, which is complemented by the wider community centre activities. The organisation strives to create a place where residents can not only send their children for early education but also participate in various social and learning opportunities themselves.

This integrated approach ensures that the nursery is more than just a childcare provider; it is a hub for growth and connection, committed to supporting the development of both individuals and the community as a whole. The nursery regularly shares updates and news on its dedicated social media channels, keeping parents and community members informed about events and their impactful work.

What it's like

Children thrive in this remarkably inclusive and community-focused nursery. They feel safe and secure and are excited to discover what is on offer as they confidently and freely explore the well-resourced nursery. Children are engrossed in sensory play and engage in activities that develop their physical skills and teach them about healthy eating and independence.

Community-focusedCharity-runIntegrated community services

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8.15am until 3.30pm

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery

Last inspected 1 February 2023 · Charmaine Cayton

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

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this remarkably inclusive and community-focused nursery. They feel safe and secure and are excited to discover what is on offer as they confidently and freely explore the well-resourced nursery. Children are engrossed in sensory play and engage in activities that develop their physical skills and teach them about healthy eating and independence.

Inspector highlights

  • The management and staff team have designed an ambitious curriculum based on their exceptional understanding of children who attend.
  • Staff plan exciting activities that specifically meet the developmental needs of the children.
  • Children's communication skills are expertly supported in this language-rich environment through Makaton sign language, visual aids, and small-group language sessions.
  • The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works extremely closely with other professionals and parents, supporting staff with robust and tailored training.
  • The nursery is a valued part of the community, with exceptional partnerships with parents, including home visits and a "help yourself table" of donated food.
Inspection #10236572 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works extremely closely with other professionals and parents. She works with a multitude of outside agencies, such as an occupational therapist and a sensory impairment service, to support staff with robust and tailored training on how best to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, all children make the best progress possible.

Outdoor space

The report does not provide specific details about the outdoor space or how children use it for physical play, beyond stating that the inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: February 2017

  • February 2023Outstanding
  • February 2017Outstanding

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