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Moorland Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2011)
·Moorland School, Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 2JA · Lancashire
Number of places
132 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2011
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Moorland Nursery and Pre-School provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, focusing on strong foundational development in a child's early years. The nursery employs a staged learning approach, offering interactive spaces and purpose-built classrooms.

Their Educational Framework for the Early Years (EYFS) aims to nurture, support, and progress children, ensuring they are well-prepared for school life and social interactions. The curriculum balances indoor and outdoor activities with structured academic targets, fostering social and emotional confidence.

Small class sizes, typically fewer than ten students, allow for tailored learning experiences according to the National Curriculum. The dedicated team of educators receives continuous training, at least 15 courses annually, to enhance their skills and knowledge, with specialised training for staff working with babies aged 0-2 years.

The baby room offers a tranquil setting with natural light, a private sleeping area with breathing sensor mats, and a curriculum focused on visual and sensory experiences. As children transition to the toddler stage, active exploration and learning are encouraged.

Our ethos

Moorland Nursery and Pre-School is committed to nurturing children through their early years, preparing them for school and social interaction using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They balance indoor and outdoor activities with structured targets, supported by continuous staff training and small class sizes for tailored learning. The curriculum progresses from sensory experiences for babies to active exploration for toddlers.

What it's like

Practitioners promote children's learning with outstanding success as children move freely in a rich and stimulating environment. The setting's individual planning supports children in their learning, given their age and starting points. The superb learning environment is fully inclusive, safe and secure with high quality resources for children to use.

Nurturing EnvironmentEYFS FocusedSmall Class SizesContinuous Staff TrainingSensory Learning Experience

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year from 7.30am until 6pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Moorland Nursery

Last inspected 30 November 2011 · Janet Singleton

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Practitioners promote children's learning with outstanding success as children move freely in a rich and stimulating environment. The setting's individual planning supports children in their learning, given their age and starting points. The superb learning environment is fully inclusive, safe and secure with high quality resources for children to use.

Inspector highlights

  • Practitioners promote children's learning with outstanding success as children move freely in a rich and stimulating environment.
  • The setting's individual planning supports children in their learning, given their age and starting points.
  • Practitioners have outstanding relationships with parents and good relationships with others.
  • The superb learning environment is fully inclusive, safe and secure with high quality resources for children to use.
  • Children are making outstanding progress, as they are very confident, involve themselves in the activities and choose what they want to do.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensuring the newly implemented planning system is embedded consistently throughout all areas of the nursery.
Inspection #EY421831 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The group supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

There is a fully enclosed area for each age range available for outdoor play. Children bounce, jump and practise their physical skills in the soft play, they enjoy leaping off the higher resources and are confident of exploring what they can do as they laugh, giggle and move freely and confidently testing their skill in a safe environment.

EAL / language support

The group supports children who speak English as an additional language.

Inspection history

Ofsted records show this provider has closed and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display.

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