Opening hours
Monday- Friday 7:30 am till 6:00 pm. Closed for bank holidays, and for one week over the Christmas period.
Portico at West End
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
Number of places
68 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Lancashire
About this day nursery
Portico at West End, established in 2012, is a well-regarded nursery situated within the grounds of West End Primary School in Ormskirk. It benefits from a strong relationship with the school, ensuring smooth transitions for children.
The nursery is conveniently located near the town centre and public transport, with dedicated parking, including disabled spaces, for safe drop-offs and pick-ups. Portico at West End offers a welcoming "open door" policy, encouraging prospective parents to visit at any time.
The nursery received a "Good" rating in its initial OFSTED inspection in November 2016. It operates as part of the larger Portico Nursery Group, which manages six private childcare facilities across Merseyside, Lancashire, and the North West.
What it's like
The atmosphere is calm and purposeful at this welcoming nursery. Staff prioritise getting to know the children and their families right from the start. A well-established key-person system ensures children develop strong attachments with staff. Older children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they explore the inviting learning environment with confidence.
Located within primary school groundsGood OFSTED ratingPart of Portico Nursery Group
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Portico at West End
Last inspected 25 October 2022
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
The atmosphere is calm and purposeful at this welcoming nursery. Staff prioritise getting to know the children and their families right from the start. A well-established key-person system ensures children develop strong attachments with staff. Older children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they explore the inviting learning environment with confidence.
Inspector highlights
- Staff demonstrate a good understanding of how children learn and develop, providing a wide range of activities that ignite their curiosity.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive swift help through close collaboration between staff, parents, and other professionals.
- Staff use expressive voices and gestures to build anticipation during activities, captivating children and developing their listening and attention skills.
- Interactions between staff and children positively enhance communication and language development, with staff striving to extend children's vocabulary.
- Staff work exceptionally well together as a team, receiving regular supervisions and training, which positively impacts teaching and learning.
Areas to develop
- 1ensure staff make the most of every opportunity to encourage older children to manage their own self-care so that they develop independence
- 2continue to develop the outdoor learning area so that children receive the same quality of teaching and learning experiences that are provided for them indoors.
Inspection #10233819 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the help they need swiftly as staff work closely with parents and other professionals. They use accurate assessments to plan children's next steps and to monitor their progress. Additional funding is used well to ensure that all children make the best possible progress.
Outdoor space
Staff encourage older children to take safe risks as they roam freely in the secure forest area, hiding behind trees and ducking under branches as they explore. Children shriek with delight as they climb up and run down the leaf-covered hill, developing core strength and balance as they leap across tree-stump stepping stones.
Parent Reviews of Portico at West End
5.0
(1)
Suzanne Connell
7 years ago
Amazing, dedicated, caring, nurturing staff, cannot recommend this nursery highly enough!
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Inspection history
Date: January 2013
- October 2022Good
- November 2016Good
- January 2013Good
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