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Fazakerley Children's Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
·Barlows Cp School, Barlows Lane, LIVERPOOL, L9 9EH · Liverpool
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Fazakerley Children's Centre provides childcare for children aged 0-5 years, operating all year round from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm. Established in 2007, this inclusive setting fosters respectful relationships between staff, children, and their families, celebrating children's cultures and traditions within its curriculum.

The nursery focuses on supporting children to develop a positive approach to diversity, helping them feel they belong and are represented. The curriculum, designed with input from outside professionals, is ambitious and offers a wide range of rich experiences tailored to the children's needs.

Staff are skilled in extending children's learning through play, introducing new language and encouraging critical thinking. The setting places a strong emphasis on physical development, supporting babies to pull themselves up and older children to engage in activities such as bowling and cycling.

A love for reading is promoted, with cosy reading spots available both indoors and outdoors. Mathematical development is also a key focus, and children confidently use mathematical concepts in their play.

The special educational needs coordinator works closely with other agencies to ensure children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support and make good progress. The overall effectiveness of the provision was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted during its latest inspection on 26th April 2024.

Children's health is given utmost priority, with staff sharing vital health messages regarding oral hygiene, healthy eating, and handwashing.

What it's like

Respectful relationships between staff, children and their families have been established at this inclusive setting. Staff use the expertise of families to embrace children's cultures and traditions and celebrate these within their curriculum. Children learn what makes them unique as they spend time looking at their family photos and discussing these together.

Good Ofsted rating0-5 yearsPromotes readingStrong physical developmentExcellent parent relationshipsPrioritises child health

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fazakerley Children's Centre

Last inspected 26 April 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Respectful relationships between staff, children and their families have been established at this inclusive setting. Staff use the expertise of families to embrace children's cultures and traditions and celebrate these within their curriculum. Children learn what makes them unique as they spend time looking at their family photos and discussing these together.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make good progress in their physical development.
  • The nursery promotes a love for reading.
  • Children confidently use a range of mathematical knowledge in their play.
  • Staff have established excellent relationships with parents.
  • Children's health is given the utmost priority by staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to implement the intended curriculum consistently, including structured times, to help children to remain engaged in purposeful learning.
Inspection #10339318 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that their children have made excellent progress with their development since they started at the 'amazing' nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator has formed strong working relationships with other agencies. She is skilled at supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and ensures that children with SEND have specific strategies in place to meet their needs. Children with SEND are supported to make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Older children delight in sharing books together in cosy spots inside and outside. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: November 2006

  • April 2024Good
  • July 2018Outstanding
  • January 2015Good
  • January 2010Outstanding
  • November 2006Good

Frequently asked about Fazakerley Children's Centre

About the setting

Fazakerley Children's Centre registered in 2007. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff, 14 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays, with sessions from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY356074
Registered person
The Governing Body of Barlows Primary School
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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