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Bolton Low Houses Pre School & Toddlers

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
·Bolton Low Houses Childcare Unit, Bolton Low Houses, WIGTON, CA7 8PA · Cumberland
Number of places
35 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Cumberland

About this day nursery

Blh Childcare Unit, located in Wigton, Cumbria, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 0 to 4 years. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year, with sessions running from 8am to 5:30pm during term time and 8am to 5pm during school holidays.

The setting is well-led and managed, with a strong focus on children's personal, social, and emotional development, providing an excellent foundation for secure attachments, respectful relationships, and a positive self-sense. Children quickly form strong bonds with staff, developing confidence and self-assurance as they progress through the nursery.

The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to meet the individual needs of all children, including those requiring additional support, resulting in engaged learners who make good progress. Staff act as positive role models, fostering good behaviour and promoting a sense of value and inclusion among children.

The nursery excels in promoting communication and language skills through activities like singing and story reading, ensuring children become confident and able communicators. Strong settling-in procedures ensure all children, including babies, are happy and responsive to learning opportunities.

The setting has a solid understanding of healthy lifestyles, teaching children about oral health, hygiene, and healthy eating. Children are encouraged to be curious and independent, enthusiastically embracing challenges, which prepares them well for their ongoing education.

Staff benefit from good support and professional development, continually improving their teaching practices. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a positive culture that prioritises children's interests.

Blh Childcare Unit was rated as 'Good' in its overall effectiveness during its inspection on 13 March 2024, maintaining its previous 'Good' rating.

What it's like

The nursery is well led and managed, providing a safe and caring environment for children. There is a clear and precisely implemented curriculum focusing on personal, social, and emotional development, fostering strong bonds and confident, self-assured children. Staff ensure all children, including those with additional needs, receive an ambitious curriculum tailored to their requirements, leading to engaged learning and good progress.

Good overall effectivenessStrong personal, social and emotional developmentAmbitious and tailored curriculumEffective communication and language promotionStrong settling-in proceduresGood safeguarding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am until 5.30pm during term time and 8am until 5pm during school holidays.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bolton Low Houses Pre School & Toddlers

Last inspected 13 March 2024 · Katie Sparrow

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

The nursery is well led and managed, providing a safe and caring environment for children. There is a clear and precisely implemented curriculum focusing on personal, social, and emotional development, fostering strong bonds and confident, self-assured children. Staff ensure all children, including those with additional needs, receive an ambitious curriculum tailored to their requirements, leading to engaged learning and good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has a good understanding of what she wants children to learn, building on their knowledge and skills effectively.
  • Overall, children's communication and language skills are promoted very well through singing, reading, and engaging activities.
  • All children benefit from strong settling-in procedures, with key persons working closely with parents to understand each child's needs.
  • Children are supported in their understanding of healthy lifestyles, learning about oral health, handwashing, and healthy diet choices.
  • There is good support in place for staff, including professional development, peer observations, and training, which positively impacts the quality of education.

Areas to develop

  • 1share intentions for all aspects of the curriculum so that staff have a firm and common understanding and what it means for their practice.
Inspection #10336462 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff ensure all children, including those who may need additional support, are provided with an ambitious curriculum. The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator, acts swiftly to ensure children receive the professional support they need. The manager and staff fully understand the needs of the children and plan the curriculum to meet these.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: May 2019

  • March 2024Good
  • May 2019Good

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