--- title: "Our Lady & St Huberts Playgroup — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Our Lady & St Huberts Playgroup, a nursery in Blackburn — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Our Lady & St Huberts Playgroup # Our Lady & St Huberts Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Hallfield Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7SN · Lancashire Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Our Lady & St Huberts Playgroup, located in Blackburn, provides a welcoming and homely environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open during term time only, from 8 am to 5 pm, the playgroup fosters a strong sense of belonging, with children happily settling into their routines. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 9 September 2025, rated the playgroup as "Good" overall. " The playgroup prides itself on its strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), utilising individualised strategies like visual timetables and communication boards. Staff work closely with parents and external professionals to ensure tailored support, helping children make steady progress. Both indoor and outdoor play areas are central to the quality of education provided, with children readily changing shoes for different environments. The playgroup, established in 1987 and re-registered in 2008, continues to offer a rich range of experiences, including celebrating various festivals and learning about diverse cultures, which are incorporated into the curriculum. What it's like Children arrive happily and settle quickly into this welcoming and homely environment, feeling a strong sense of belonging fostered by displaying their photos, family pictures, and personal interests. Staff greet children warmly, helping them feel safe and secure, and children build trusting relationships, confidently exploring well-organised learning areas. Good Ofsted rating Strong SEND support Warm, homely atmosphere Ambitious teaching Independence skills Rich experiences ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 5pm, during term time only Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Our Lady & St Huberts Playgroup Last inspected 9 September 2025 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 arrive happily and settle quickly into this welcoming and homely environment, feeling a strong sense of belonging fostered by displaying their photos, family pictures, and personal interests. Staff greet children warmly, helping them feel safe and secure, and children build trusting relationships, confidently exploring well-organised learning areas. Inspector highlights - Children's personal development is prioritised. Staff are highly skilled in helping children to settle and build secure attachments. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. Staff use targeted strategies to help children access learning successfully. - Teaching is ambitious. Staff seize opportunities to extend children's thinking and language, deepening their curiosity and ensuring learning is meaningful. - The curriculum supports independence well. Children learn to manage self-care routines and take responsibility for personal items. - Staff provide a rich range of experiences. Children celebrate different festivals and learn about families and cultures beyond their own. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning to specifically target skills they want children to learn next - 2 provide children with even more experiences to strengthen their understanding of diversity and prepare them better for life in modern Britain. Inspection #10398316 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288274) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Our Lady & St Huberts Playgroup Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10398316 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288274)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY357656) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Hallfield Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7SN [© 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#/-2.39609/53.78989/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Blackburn - [Day nurseries in Blackburn](/search?q=Blackburn) - [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=our-lady-st-huberts-playgroup-bb6-7sn-ey357656) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with additional needs are supported well through individualised strategies, such as visual timetables, communication boards and small steps assessment. Staff work closely with parents and external professionals to ensure the right support is in place. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. Children change their shoes for indoor and outdoor play. ## Parent Reviews of Our Lady & St Huberts Playgroup 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIiiQOLFBUz6QZ-nc-eDai6zgXUtp6JRarBZNeQu7nxu6IQPw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rachael Davies 2 years ago Amazing staff and the communication is excellent. I couldn’t be happier with this playgroup- my son loves it there. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURabkxPTG1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b9952ba79da2f:0xbe0752498ca010fb) Reviews from Google for Our Lady & St Huberts Playgroup. 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