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Nature Trail Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
·1 Botany Brow, CHORLEY, PR6 0JN · Lancashire
Number of places
69 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Nature Trail Nursery, established in 2016 in Chorley, PR6 0JN, is a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years old. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted on March 7, 2024, it operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7:30 am to 6 pm.

The nursery prides itself on placing children's needs at the heart of its practice, with staff who are highly attuned to individual requirements. The curriculum, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supports children's interests through engaging play and imaginative experiences, ensuring a happy and settled environment.

The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), identifying needs early and thoughtfully using additional funding to maximise each child's benefit. Parents consistently praise the staff's dedication and care, highlighting their peace of mind when leaving their children.

Nature Trail Nursery is also proactive in building strong partnerships with parents and other professionals, fostering a consistent and supportive care provision.

What it's like

Children enter the nursery happily, eager to start their day and meet their friends. Staff place children's needs at the heart of their practice and know children's individual needs well. Children choose their own resources and happily play with their peers. They demonstrate that they are happy and settled.

Happy childrenIndividual needs metPlay-based learningStrong partnershipsDedicated staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7:30 am to 6 pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nature Trail Nursery

Last inspected 7 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enter the nursery happily, eager to start their day and meet their friends. Staff place children's needs at the heart of their practice and know children's individual needs well. Children choose their own resources and happily play with their peers. They demonstrate that they are happy and settled.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enter the nursery happily, eager to start their day and meet their friends.
  • Staff place children's needs at the heart of their practice and know children's individual needs well.
  • The curriculum is well thought out and is based on supporting children's interests through play and imaginative experiences.
  • Children who are in receipt of additional funding are supported well.
  • Established parent partnerships are in place.
  • The setting is proactive in making partnerships with other professionals.

Areas to develop

  • 1Enhance group activity organisation to ensure all children are actively engaged and benefit from learning experiences.
  • 2Ensure staff consistently model correct vocabulary for children to support their communication and language skills at the highest level.
Inspection #10317155 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff quickly identify when children need additional support and ensure they achieve their very best. Additional funding is used thoughtfully to maximise benefit for each child.

Inspection history

Date: May 2018

  • March 2024Good
  • May 2018Good

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