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Highview Nursery # Highview Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 144 Tower Hill Road, Upholland, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 0DT · Lancashire Number of places 36 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 environment Strong communication and language focus Well-embedded SEND support Strong literacy promotion Good parent partnerships Promotes independence ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 1992 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Highview Nursery Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10308074 Lead inspector Kayte Farrell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236368)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309338) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=highview-nursery-wn8-0dt-309338) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Highview Nursery Last inspected 4 December 2023 · Kayte Farrell 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 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 - 1 focus group activities more sharply on the learning intentions to help children remain engaged for longer - 2 support 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236368) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKzLf4ZeCxhuuUTAIHDNjb1RPesC0CHKS_YnI-4s09z48kQCQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Claire Layland 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURndElHeTdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b1077454e3eab:0xf767b7652f2ec8b5) Reviews from Google for Highview Nursery. 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