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Bowland Preschool # Bowland Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · St. James C Of E Primary School, Clitheroe, BB7 1ED · Lancashire Number of places 16 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bowland Preschool, located at St. James C Of E Primary School in Clitheroe, offers a stimulating and adventurous early years environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. The setting, independently run and established in 2017, focuses on fostering independence, respect, and real-world learning. Staff create a lively atmosphere, encouraging children to be prepared for outdoor adventures from the moment they arrive. A significant strength of the curriculum is its emphasis on outdoor learning, where children are exposed to challenge, risk, and problem-solving, building resilience and physical skills. The preschool also prioritises language and communication development, engaging children in rich conversations, expanding vocabulary, and planning engaging story and singing sessions to encourage confident expression. Routines are well-established, helping children settle quickly and build confidence, while real-world experiences, such as observing garden tool use and exploring nature reserves, make learning meaningful and foster curiosity. Mathematics is woven into daily activities, connecting counting and number recognition to real life. The preschool consistently sets high expectations for independence, preparing children for school through tasks like managing belongings and contributing to tidying. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum, aiming for high-quality teaching and care for every child, and safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open and positive culture. Our ethos Bowland Preschool's ethos is built on fostering independence, respect, and real-world learning within a stimulating and adventurous environment. They prioritise outdoor learning, embracing challenge, risk, and problem-solving to build resilience. Language, communication, and meaningful, curiosity-driven experiences are central to their approach, preparing children for school with high expectations for self-reliance. What it's like Staff foster a lively and adventurous environment that prioritises children's independence, respect, and real-world learning. They encourage children to be ready for outdoor activities and take responsibility for their belongings, helping them join routines with confidence. Children become confident communicators, expressing ideas clearly and responding thoughtfully to others. Lively environment Outdoor learning specialists Strong communication focus Real-world learning Fosters independence Effective safeguarding ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bowland Preschool Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10398776 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288900)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549286) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bowland-preschool-bb7-1ed-ey549286) ## Key facts Opening hours 8.30am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bowland Preschool Last inspected 11 September 2025 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 Staff foster a lively and adventurous environment that prioritises children's independence, respect, and real-world learning. They encourage children to be ready for outdoor activities and take responsibility for their belongings, helping them join routines with confidence. Children become confident communicators, expressing ideas clearly and responding thoughtfully to others. Inspector highlights - Staff create a lively and adventurous environment where children's independence, respect and real-world learning are central. - Outdoor learning is a significant strength of the curriculum, exposing children to challenge, risk and problem-solving. - Staff prioritise children's language and communication throughout the curriculum, engaging them in rich conversations and promoting active listening. - Children benefit from real-world learning experiences, such as observing garden tool use and making sense of the natural world on nature walks. - The setting sets high expectations for children's independence, teaching them to manage their belongings and undertake small tasks. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen ongoing training, coaching and mentoring of new staff to help raise teaching to a consistently high level. Inspection #10398776 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288900) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They praise the adventurous curriculum and the emphasis on developing children's independence. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Outdoor learning is a significant strength of the curriculum. Leaders have planned a curriculum and sequence of experiences that expose children to challenge, risk and problem-solving. Inspection history Date: November 2019 - September 2025 Good - November 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Bowland Preschool ### Is Bowland Preschool a good nursery? ### What is Bowland Preschool's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Bowland Preschool cost? ### Does Bowland Preschool accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Bowland Preschool take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Bowland Preschool take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Bowland Preschool's opening hours? ### What age range does Bowland Preschool accept? ### Does Bowland Preschool have outdoor space? ### How does Bowland Preschool support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Bowland Preschool? ### How do I contact Bowland Preschool or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Clitheroe Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bowland Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Bright Futures Day Nursery Clitheroe · BB7 1DG ](/nursery/bright-futures-day-nursery-bb7-1dg-ey430038) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Cascades Childcare Clitheroe · BB7 1EL ](/nursery/cascades-childcare-bb7-1el-ey539851) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Edisford Day Nursery Clitheroe · BB7 2LN ](/nursery/edisford-day-nursery-bb7-2ln-2804242) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bambinos Boutique Daycare Clitheroe · BB7 2PA ](/nursery/bambinos-boutique-daycare-ltd-bb7-2pa-ey541400) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.5 mi ### Brookside Out of School Care Club Clitheroe · BB7 1NW ](/nursery/brookside-out-of-school-care-club-bb7-1nw-309793) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Moorland Nursery Clitheroe · BB7 2JA ](/nursery/moorland-nursery-bb7-2ja-ey421831) [See all nurseries in Clitheroe →](/search?q=Clitheroe) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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