Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm
Highview Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Lancashire
About this day nursery
Highview Nursery, established in 1992, provides childcare from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery, which caters to children aged 2 to 4 years, received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on December 4, 2023.
Children arrive happy and eager to learn, quickly forming strong bonds with staff in the homely and welcoming environment. The nursery fosters good manners and respectful behaviour, with children learning what is expected of them and showing a good understanding of rules.
The curriculum is well-sequenced and flexible, supporting children's unique needs and building on their existing knowledge to plan next steps in learning. Communication and language development are central, with staff modelling correct language and introducing a wide vocabulary.
Children engage in lengthy conversations, demonstrating confidence and articulate communication. Literacy is strongly promoted through access to books, mark-making equipment, a lending library, and reading tasks.
The nursery also implements unique ways to teach children about similarities and differences, using home-learning books to share information about family dynamics and cultures. The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well-embedded, with a dedicated coordinator implementing accurate target learning plans and working tirelessly to ensure children receive necessary support, preparing them for future learning.
The inspector observed both indoor and outdoor learning environments, evaluating their impact on children's development.
What it's like
Children arrive at the nursery happy and eager to learn. Staff provide a homely and welcoming environment. They get to know children very well and form strong bonds with them. This helps children to feel safe, secure and promotes their emotional well-being. Staff role model good manners and respectful behaviours to one another.
Homely and welcoming environmentStrong communication and language focusWell-embedded SEND supportStrong literacy promotionGood parent partnershipsPromotes independence
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1992
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Highview Nursery
Last inspected 4 December 2023 · Kayte Farrell
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 arrive at the nursery happy and eager to learn. Staff provide a homely and welcoming environment. They get to know children very well and form strong bonds with them. This helps children to feel safe, secure and promotes their emotional well-being. Staff role model good manners and respectful behaviours to one another.
Inspector highlights
- The manager has a good understanding of what she wants children to learn and plans a well-sequenced curriculum that is flexible to support children's unique needs.
- Staff consider what children already know and what they need to learn next when planning accurate next steps in learning.
- The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well-embedded.
- Literacy development is promoted strongly across the nursery.
- Managers implement unique ways to teach children about similarities and differences between themselves and others.
- Parent partnerships are strong.
Areas to develop
- 1focus group activities more sharply on the learning intentions to help children remain engaged for longer
- 2support staff to implement more consistent hygiene routines and teach children the importance of these, to help reduce the potential spread of infection.
Inspection #10308074 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well-embedded. The special educational needs and disability coordinator uses her knowledge to implement accurate target learning plans, to support children while they wait for outside referrals. She is passionate about her role and works tirelessly to ensure children receive the support they need. This helps to prepare children with SEND for the next stage in their learning.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education indoors and outdoors and evaluated the impact on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Highview Nursery
5.0
(1)
Claire Layland
9 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: February 2011
- December 2023Good
- March 2018Outstanding
- December 2014Good
- February 2011Good
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