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Nature Trail Nursery Heskin # Nature Trail Nursery Heskin Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · Heskin Methodist Church, Withington Lane, Chorley, PR7 5LU · Lancashire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Nature Trail Nursery Heskin, located in Chorley, PR7 5LU, operates as part of the Nature Trail Nursery Group. This Heskin setting is one of several locations, each dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children. The nursery emphasises transparent pricing with no hidden costs. They offer free hours for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds and also accept 30-hour funding, aiming to make quality childcare accessible to families. Parents interested in specific fee structures are encouraged to contact the nursery directly via telephone or email to get detailed information. The group also maintains a strong online presence, providing contact details for all their branches and information on healthy eating policies, privacy, and terms and conditions. com. What it's like Staff have created a home-from-home play environment, where children feel safe and happy. Overall, they provide children with an ambitious curriculum that builds on what they know and can do. Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this vibrant setting. No hidden costs Funding accepted ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nature Trail Nursery Heskin Last inspected 21 March 2024 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 Staff have created a home-from-home play environment, where children feel safe and happy. Overall, they provide children with an ambitious curriculum that builds on what they know and can do. Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this vibrant setting. Inspector highlights - The manager leads the setting with passion and determination, continually reflecting on ways to improve outcomes for children. - Leaders prioritise staff's well-being, ensuring a manageable workload, high morale, and positive energy throughout the setting. - Staff support children's emotional well-being effectively, helping them to settle quickly and develop secure bonds. - Children develop an early awareness of tolerance and mutual respect, learning about what is right and wrong. - Children have a good understanding of what makes them and their friends unique, learning about differences and celebrating festivals. - Staff foster children's love of reading well, taking them to the local library and introducing them to a range of stories. - Staff support children's physical development incredibly well, with children enjoying spending time outdoors and showing excellent coordination skills. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to better understand the intended curriculum, so that they choose activities that help children to learn well - 2 help staff to gain a better understanding of the agreed strategies in place to support children who speak English as an additional language Inspection #10317140 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245382) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nature Trail Nursery Heskin Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10317140 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245382)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500886) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.naturetrailnursery.co.uk/speak-to-us) Heskin Methodist Church, Withington Lane, Chorley, PR7 5LU [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.70634/53.62958/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chorley - [Day nurseries in Chorley](/search?q=Chorley) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=nature-trail-nursery-heskin-pr7-5lu-ey500886) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy spending time outdoors. They play ring games and show excellent coordination skills while using climbing apparatus. Children develop excellent physical endurance and are keen to take on new challenges, such as jumping. EAL / language support Overall, children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. However, leaders do not ensure that staff follow a consistent approach to the strategies that help to support children to gain a good command of English. This means that some children who speak English as additional language do not consistently receive high levels of support. Inspection history Date: May 2018 - March 2024 Good - May 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Nature Trail Nursery Heskin ### What stands out in the latest inspection for Nature Trail Nursery Heskin? ### What are the fees at Nature Trail Nursery Heskin? ### Which area does Nature Trail Nursery Heskin serve? ### Which funded hours does Nature Trail Nursery Heskin accept? ### How does Nature Trail Nursery Heskin support children who speak English as an additional language? ## About the setting Nature Trail Nursery Heskin registered in 2016. The setting opens Monday to Friday all year round from 7.30am to 6pm. The setting employs 10 members of childcare staff, eight of whom hold an early years qualification at level 2 and above. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY500886 Registered person Nature Trail Nursery Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Chorley Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Nature Trail Nursery Heskin. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### P K Kids Chorley · PR7 5PB ](/nursery/p-k-kids-pr7-5pb-ey501430) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Coppull St. John's Pre-school Chorley · PR7 5DU ](/nursery/coppull-st-john-s-pre-school-pr7-5du-309468) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.9 mi ### Kids Planet Coppull Chorley · PR7 5BY ](/nursery/kids-planet-coppull-pr7-5by-2851052) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.2 mi ### Sunny Brow Playschool Chorley · PR7 4PG ](/nursery/sunny-brow-playschool-pr7-4pg-2825584) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Nature Trail Nursery Euxton Chorley · PR7 6LP ](/nursery/nature-trail-nursery-euxton-pr7-6lp-ey539723) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Yarrow Valley Nursery And Out Of School Club Chorley · PR7 6NS ](/nursery/yarrow-valley-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-pr7-6ns-ey543458) [See all nurseries in Chorley →](/search?q=Chorley) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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