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Chatburn Pre-School and Out of School Club

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Chatburn C of E School, Sawley Road, Clitheroe, BB7 4AS · Lancashire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 7th February 2024, rated the provision as "Good" in all areas. Children are observed to be happily learning through play, engaging well with a wide range of inviting resources.

Staff are kind and reassuring, fostering secure attachments and supporting children's development, including physical skills and independent movement for babies. The curriculum is clearly sequenced, ensuring children build on existing knowledge and are prepared for their next stage of learning.

The nursery excels in its support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with knowledgeable staff working closely with parents and other professionals to provide targeted assistance. A well-established key-person system promotes strong partnerships with parents, who appreciate being well-informed about their child's progress.

Leaders provide regular coaching and support to staff, ensuring high-quality practice.

What it's like

Children are happily learning through play, engaging well in activities, and showing a positive attitude towards their learning with a wide range of inviting resources. Staff are kind and reassuring, helping children form secure attachments and supporting their development, including physical skills and independent movement for babies.

Happily learning through playKind and reassuring staffSecure attachments fosteredWell-established key-person systemStrong focus on confidence and well-beingSupport for SEND

Key facts

Opening hours

Nursery: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. Out-of-school club: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 9am and 3.30pm to 6pm, term-time only.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chatburn Pre-School and Out of School Club

Last inspected 7 February 2024

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 happily learning through play, engaging well in activities, and showing a positive attitude towards their learning with a wide range of inviting resources. Staff are kind and reassuring, helping children form secure attachments and supporting their development, including physical skills and independent movement for babies.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happily learning through play and engage well in activities.
  • Staff are kind and reassuring, fostering secure attachments and a sense of safety in children.
  • Leaders ensure staff receive regular coaching, training, and support.
  • The well-established key-person system promotes strong partnerships with parents.
  • Staff place a strong focus on helping children develop confidence and well-being for their next stage in learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff's understanding and practice of how to help children to develop a wide and varied vocabulary.
Inspection #10311802 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that they can speak to their child's key person, who knows their child very well.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are knowledgeable, and they work closely with parents and other professionals. They provide targeted support to meet children's specific needs and help them to make progress in their learning.

Outdoor space

The report mentions the inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning, but does not provide specific details about outdoor space or activities.

Parent Reviews of Chatburn Pre-School and Out of School Club

5.0
(2)
Sian Smith
6 years ago

Baby unit are amazing,I cant thank them enough for looking after my little boy so well,such a lovely team.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2011

  • February 2024Good
  • April 2018Good
  • July 2014Good
  • December 2011Good

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