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Brookvale Nursery # Brookvale Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · Brookvale Children's Centre, Woodhatch Road, Runcorn, WA7 6BJ · Halton Number of places 73 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Halton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30pm. Established in 2004, the nursery provides a warm and supportive environment for children aged 0 to 4 years. The manager, who greeted children and parents warmly as they arrive, fosters positive relationships with families. Independence is a key focus, with children learning self-care skills and making choices in their play. Staff encourage respect and kindness, creating a secure space where children develop a love for learning. The nursery effectively uses early years pupil premium funding to support communication and language development through cosy communication spaces. Mathematical understanding is built progressively as children move through the nursery, from early concepts like "big" and "small" to counting objects and drawing shapes. Learning is sequenced well to build on existing knowledge, challenging children appropriately for their age. Pre-school children also develop fine motor skills in the outdoor area by making marks with chalks. Brookvale Nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 06/12/2022. What it's like Children and parents are welcomed warmly as they enter the nursery. Independence is embedded throughout the nursery, with children learning self-care skills and making their own choices in play. Staff encourage respect and kindness, creating a safe and secure environment where children thrive and develop a love for learning. Warm welcome Independence fostered Strong parent partnership Communication rich spaces Progressive learning Outdoor fine motor skills ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 5.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Brookvale Nursery Last inspected 6 December 2022 · Joanne Valek Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children and parents are welcomed warmly as they enter the nursery. Independence is embedded throughout the nursery, with children learning self-care skills and making their own choices in play. Staff encourage respect and kindness, creating a safe and secure environment where children thrive and develop a love for learning. Inspector highlights - The manager is reflective and ambitious, continuously reflecting on practice and the environment to achieve the best outcomes for children. - The nursery team has used the early years pupil premium funding extremely well, proactively supporting communication and language by creating cosy communication spaces. - Mathematical knowledge is built on as children move through the nursery, ensuring a strong foundation of understanding. - Staff sequence learning well to build on what children already know and can do, challenging them at appropriate levels for their age. - Staff create a warm and supportive atmosphere for children, where they feel safe and secure, and the manager values her staff and teamwork. Areas to develop - 1 continue to develop opportunities for children to hear and use their home languages in the nursery - 2 support staff's interactions with children to encourage them to ask thought- provoking questions to children, so they have the opportunity to develop their critical thinking. Inspection #10265017 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204996) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Brookvale Nursery Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10265017 Lead inspector Joanne Valek Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204996)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280215) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Pre-school children develop their fine motor skills in the outdoor area by making marks with chalk. 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