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Parbold Douglas Nursery and Duggies Out of School Care

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
·Parbold Douglas Nursery, Lancaster Lane, WIGAN, WN8 7HS · Lancashire
Number of places
91 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

The latest Ofsted inspection, dated March 20, 2023, rated the nursery as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting the high-quality, inclusive care and education provided. The manager has an ambitious vision to ensure staff proactively meet individual children's needs.

The nursery focuses on a home-from-home atmosphere where children are happy and engaged in learning. Staff build strong relationships with children, helping them to settle quickly and grow in confidence.

The curriculum places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, with staff adapting their approach to individual needs. Children are encouraged to develop independence, preparing them for school readiness.

The nursery also prioritises outdoor learning, with children regularly participating in outdoor play for fresh air and exercise. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), staff collaborate with other professionals to provide appropriate support and ensure continuity in learning.

The manager effectively uses additional funding to support these children, highlighting the nursery's commitment to inclusive practice.

What it's like

Staff create a nurturing, home-from-home environment where children are happy and engaged in learning. Strong relationships between staff and children help children settle in quickly and grow in confidence. The manager has an ambitious vision to provide high-quality, inclusive care and education, ensuring staff proactive meet individual children's needs.

Nurturing environmentGood Ofsted ratingStrong SEND supportFocus on independenceEffective communicationOutdoor play

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Parbold Douglas Nursery and Duggies Out of School Care

Last inspected 20 March 2023 · Emma Barrow

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 create a nurturing, home-from-home environment where children are happy and engaged in learning. Strong relationships between staff and children help children settle in quickly and grow in confidence. The manager has an ambitious vision to provide high-quality, inclusive care and education, ensuring staff proactive meet individual children's needs.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff focus effectively on children's communication and language development, adapting their style to individual needs.
  • The manager and staff are passionate about helping children develop key skills and attitudes for school readiness, encouraging independence.
  • Staff know the children well and effectively complete assessments to identify next learning steps, consistently adapting teaching.
  • Staff build good relationships with parents and communicate effectively about children's learning and development.
  • The key-person system is securely in place, with staff having good knowledge of their individual key children and their needs.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to focus on helping the less experienced staff develop an even better knowledge of how to support children's learning
  • 2involve staff in the decision making process of how additional funding can be used for individual children in order to promote and enhance their learning and development.
Inspection #10265315 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the nursery and how supportive staff have been.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work well with other professionals to provide appropriate support and continuity in learning for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager uses additional funding to support individual children.

Outdoor space

Children regularly take part in outdoor play to ensure they get plenty of fresh air and exercise. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: February 2014

  • March 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • February 2014Good

Frequently asked about Parbold Douglas Nursery and Duggies Out of School Care

About the setting

Parbold Douglas Nursery and Duggies Out of School Care registered in 2013 and is situated in Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy in Parbold, Lancashire. The nursery employs 16 members of childcare staff, with various qualifications including early years professional status, qualified teacher status, and early years qualifications at levels 3 and 4. It operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, excluding bank holidays and one week at Christmas.

URN
EY463519
Registered person
Parbold Douglas 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

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