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Bram Longstaffe Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Farm Street, Barrow in Furness, LA14 2RX · Westmorland and Furness
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness

About this day nursery

Children are happy and feel safe, engaging in child-led play where staff enthusiastically follow their interests. The nursery places a strong emphasis on physical development, with daily opportunities for both indoor and outdoor play, from low climbing equipment for babies to imaginative 'pirate' platforms for older children.

The curriculum effectively supports children's understanding of routines and diverse cultures, where they learn key words from different home languages and experience various traditions. The dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) ensures comprehensive support for children with SEND, collaborating with external agencies to meet individual needs and promote progress from their unique starting points.

Partnerships with parents are a key strength, with leaders offering various initiatives like family cooking groups and monthly challenges to involve parents in their children's learning. The nursery also prioritises children's emotional well-being, fostering strong bonds with staff and promoting discussions about feelings.

Staff consistently build on children's existing knowledge and tailor activities to their interests, ensuring good progress for all. Leaders are committed to continuous improvement, focusing on staff training and well-being.

The overall effectiveness of the nursery was rated as 'Good' in its latest Ofsted inspection on March 22, 2023.

Our ethos

Bram's Little Sailors is dedicated to child-led learning, fostering a stimulating atmosphere where children can develop at their own pace through a diverse range of activities.

What it's like

Children are happy and show that they feel safe as they chat happily with staff and their friends. Children lead their own play, and staff follow their lead. Children benefit from space to be physically active, both indoors and outdoors, and enjoy daily opportunities to play and learn outside.

Good overall effectivenessChild-led playStrong SEND supportOutdoor learning opportunitiesStrong parent partnershipsSupports emotional health

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday, 7am to 5pm; Friday, 7am to 3:30pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Waitlist

We currently have a waiting list.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bram Longstaffe Nursery School

Last inspected 22 March 2023 · Amy Johnson

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 show that they feel safe as they chat happily with staff and their friends. Children lead their own play, and staff follow their lead. Children benefit from space to be physically active, both indoors and outdoors, and enjoy daily opportunities to play and learn outside.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are committed to continually improving the education and care they provide for children and the services that their community need.
  • Staff know children well and use their interests to build on what they already know and can do.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported.
  • Partnerships with parents are a key strength of this provision.
  • Children's emotional health is supported well.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to focus on communication and language development for the youngest children to raise the quality of education even further
  • 2promote consistency in hygiene practices to embed healthy habits for life into children's learning.
Inspection #10280856 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a thorough understanding of their responsibilities and ensures that strategies are in place to support children's specific needs. They work with other agencies to ensure that support is in place. All children make appropriate progress from their individual starting points.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from space to be physically active, both indoors and outdoors. Babies practise their new physical skills on low climbing equipment. Older children use their imaginations and pretend to be 'pirates' on higher platforms. All children enjoy daily opportunities to play and learn outside.

Parent Reviews of Bram Longstaffe Nursery School

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 March 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Bram Longstaffe Nursery School

About the setting

Bram's Little Sailors registered in 2021 and is located in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. The nursery is open all year round, except for one week over Christmas. There are nine childcare staff at the nursery, eight of whom hold relevant qualifications at level 3 or above. The managers hold relevant level 6 and level 7 qualifications. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

URN
2606049
Registered person
Friends Of Bram Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Not applicable

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