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Bolton Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
·Colby Lane, Bolton, Appleby, CA16 6AW · Westmorland and Furness
Number of places
28 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness

About this day nursery

Bolton Nursery, located in Appleby, Cumbria, received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 7 December 2022. Children from birth to five years old are welcomed into a friendly and nurturing environment where they quickly feel safe and happy.

The nursery prides itself on the caring relationships staff build with the children, ensuring individual needs are met and supporting children to engage in their favourite activities. The curriculum is designed around children's interests, fostering creativity and a positive attitude towards learning.

Staff enthusiastically engage with children in imaginative play, and there is a strong focus on developing physical skills both indoors and outdoors, with opportunities for large muscle movements and fine motor development. Communication skills are promoted through conversations, singing, and stories, with support for children who speak English as an additional language.

Mathematical concepts are skillfully woven into everyday play, building children's problem-solving abilities. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good care and support, working collaboratively with external professionals to ensure their progress.

The nursery also emphasises healthy living, teaching good hygiene routines and promoting awareness of physical health.

Our ethos

The nursery's curriculum is designed around children's interests, fostering creativity and a positive attitude towards learning. They focus on developing children's physical skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities through imaginative play, conversations, singing, and stories. The nursery emphasises healthy living and provides good care and support for children with SEND.

What it's like

Children arrive happily at this welcoming and friendly nursery, benefiting greatly from caring relationships with familiar and experienced staff. Babies grow in confidence from the care they receive, and staff swiftly respond to children who may be upset, supporting them to engage in their favourite activities. Children demonstrate they feel safe, listen to routines, and behave well.

Welcoming and friendly environmentStrong children-staff relationshipsChild-centred curriculumGood physical developmentEffective communication supportStrong SEND support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bolton Nursery

Last inspected 7 December 2022

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 arrive happily at this welcoming and friendly nursery, benefiting greatly from caring relationships with familiar and experienced staff. Babies grow in confidence from the care they receive, and staff swiftly respond to children who may be upset, supporting them to engage in their favourite activities. Children demonstrate they feel safe, listen to routines, and behave well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit greatly from caring relationships with familiar and experienced staff.
  • Staff are enthusiastic and show passion for what children are interested in, inspiring creativity in imaginative play.
  • Children have ample opportunities to be physical, making good progress with their physical development.
  • Staff promote children's communication skills well through conversation, singing and stories.
  • Children who have special educational needs/and or disabilities (SEND) receive good care and support.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff's understanding of how to further support young children's communication and language skills
  • 2support staff to consistently implement the curriculum to allow all children to effectively engage and achieve the most from their learning experiences.
Inspection #10263470 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are happy with the care and education their children receive.

They comment on how 'kind, caring and affectionate' the staff are in this 'home from home' setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who have special educational needs/and or disabilities (SEND) receive good care and support. Leaders work with external professionals to identify training needs of new staff to ensure they support children's targeted plans. Children with SEND settle quickly and progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children have ample opportunities to be physical. Outdoors, children build coordination, walk with stilts and ride on scooters. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • December 2022Good
  • May 2017Good
  • April 2015Good
  • June 2014Requires improvement
  • February 2012Good

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