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Nature Trail Nursery Railway

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2021)
·Railway Tavern, The Ordnance, Chorley, PR7 6LA · Lancashire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2021
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Nature Trail Nursery Group offers childcare across eight different settings in and around Chorley, drawing on the expertise of Partou, a childcare company established 50 years ago in the Netherlands. The group is committed to providing a supportive, encouraging, and loving environment where children can thrive, with a particular emphasis on outdoor learning spaces.

All nurseries are registered with Ofsted, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. They strive to make the process of choosing childcare easier for parents and are open to discussing flexible hours and term-time-only places.

The nursery group also highlights their focus on healthy eating and encourages families to explore the Childcare Choices website for funding eligibility. They have recently clarified their payment policies, requiring payments within 5 days of a child starting and outlining procedures for late payments and the management of funded and private placements.

The administrative office is available on specific days to assist with invoice and payment queries.

What it's like

Children are happy and enjoy their time at nursery, forming close relationships with staff and peers. They are eager to explore interesting activities and are encouraged to develop a love of books and reading. Staff have high expectations and allow children time to practice new skills, fostering independence and good manners.

Ofsted RegisteredPart of a larger groupOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nature Trail Nursery Railway

Last inspected 1 December 2021 · Amy Johnson

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 are happy and enjoy their time at nursery, forming close relationships with staff and peers. They are eager to explore interesting activities and are encouraged to develop a love of books and reading. Staff have high expectations and allow children time to practice new skills, fostering independence and good manners.

Inspector highlights

  • A culture of respect is embedded in the nursery.
  • When children first start at nursery, staff obtain detailed information from parents about their child's interests, routines and what they know and can do. They use this information to plan interesting and challenging activities.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well to make the best possible progress.
  • Staff use assessment effectively to check for gaps in children's learning.
  • Leaders are diligent in ensuring staff access regular training to update their knowledge and skills.
  • Children's physical development is promoted well.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance children's communication and language skills even further by enabling them to hear and practise new vocabulary regularly
  • 2use even more opportunities in play to deepen children's understanding of number.
Inspection #10194593 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well to make the best possible progress. Staff use assessment effectively to check for gaps in children's learning. Where gaps are identified, staff put support in place to help children catch up.

Outdoor space

Children's physical development is promoted well. They have daily opportunities for fresh air, which benefits their physical health. Older children play outside in all weathers, delighting in jumping in muddy puddles.

Inspection history

Date: December 2021

  • January 2022Good
  • December 2021Good

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