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Muddy Footprints

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
·Garston Adventure Playground, Bowden Road, Garston Liverpool, L19 1QP · Liverpool
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Muddy Footprints, registered in 2018, is a childcare setting located in Garston, Liverpool. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday during term time, from 8am to 4pm, catering to children aged two to four.

The dedicated staff team, comprising five childcare professionals, with four holding qualifications at level 3 or above, prioritises creating a happy, safe, and inclusive environment. Children readily form positive relationships with staff and peers, settling quickly into the nursery routine.

The children are encouraged to be independent, exploring their surroundings and developing their own play ideas using a variety of open-ended resources. The nursery places a strong emphasis on fostering children's emotional development and provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Leaders at Muddy Footprints are committed to the continuous professional development of their staff, ensuring a high level of expertise and well-being within the team. The curriculum is designed to be broad and engaging, taking into account children's interests, to support their holistic development.

What it's like

Children at Muddy Footprints are happy and feel safe in an inclusive and nurturing environment, quickly settling in and forming positive relationships with staff and friends. They enjoy exploring the outdoors and are encouraged to be independent, learning essential self-care skills. The nursery prioritises children's emotional development, with knowledgeable staff supporting those who find managing their emotions challenging.

Calm and caringOutdoor explorationStrong SEND supportFostering independenceStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday term time only, from 8am until 4pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Muddy Footprints

Last inspected 14 July 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at Muddy Footprints are happy and feel safe in an inclusive and nurturing environment, quickly settling in and forming positive relationships with staff and friends. They enjoy exploring the outdoors and are encouraged to be independent, learning essential self-care skills. The nursery prioritises children's emotional development, with knowledgeable staff supporting those who find managing their emotions challenging.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and feel safe in this inclusive and nurturing environment.
  • Children are curious about the world around them and benefit from spending a large proportion of the day exploring outside.
  • Children's independence is given high priority; they confidently explore the environment and extend their own play ideas.
  • Staff have a vast knowledge of how to effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Leaders are eager to develop staff expertise to the highest level, providing professional development opportunities.
  • Children apply their knowledge of early mathematical concepts in practical ways, such as counting strawberries or identifying shapes.
  • Staff find many ways to support children to develop their strength and coordination within their play, including climbing over tyres and making dens.
  • Staff promote children's language and communication skills, encouraging nursery rhymes and new vocabulary.
  • Staff have built strong partnerships with parents and communicate effectively to support children's emotional needs at home.

Areas to develop

  • 1Adapt teaching in the moment, so that all children remain engaged and are consistently building on what they know and can do.
Inspection #10190520 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff demonstrate extensive knowledge in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and use learned strategies to ensure optimal progress. They seek advice from a broad range of specialist professionals to ensure effective support.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from spending a large proportion of the day exploring outside, observing nature and engaging in outdoor play.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

14 July 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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