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Progressive Sports South Lancashire

Ofsted: Expected standard·Rishton Methodist School, George Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 4JF · Lancashire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
Up to 5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2026
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Progressive Sports South Lancashire, located at Rishton Methodist School in BLACKBURN, BB1 4JF, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that registered with Ofsted on 6 June 2025. This club provides an engaging and inclusive environment where children aged 5 to 9 can thrive.

The setting has achieved an "Exceptional" standard, indicating that its practice is of the highest national quality. Children attending the club demonstrate a strong sense of belonging, feel safe, and are valued, confidently sharing their school day experiences with welcoming staff who listen attentively.

Staff at Progressive Sports South Lancashire form warm, trusting relationships with children, ensuring they arrive ready to participate in sessions. The club prioritises the physical development of children, offering regular opportunities for active play and fresh air, while adapting activities to suit changing circumstances like hot weather.

Leaders promote an inclusive culture, adapting activities, resources, and support to meet individual needs, including those for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They also encourage children to value diversity by celebrating various world festivals, fostering respect and understanding of modern Britain.

The setting ensures a carefully planned transition from school, providing a dedicated welcome time where children can settle, reflect on their day, and choose how they wish to spend their time at the club, promoting independence and engagement in play. Staff are enthusiastic, and team morale is high, with leaders being visible and accessible, fostering a positive working environment.

What it's like

Children demonstrate that they feel safe, valued, and have a firm sense of belonging at the club. They confidently share their experiences from their school day with welcoming staff, who listen attentively and respond with interest. They talk positively about the activities available, enjoy choosing their own resources, and take pleasure in spending time with their friends and the familiar adults. Children are happy, settled, and confident within this nurturing environment, independently seeking reassurance or support from trusted adults when needed, and knowing they will receive responsive care.

Exceptional standardStrong safeguardingInclusive environmentPositive behaviourActive play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday, Saturday - Sunday, Closed

Registered with Ofsted

2025

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jun 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

Achievement—
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teaching—
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
5 to 9
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Progressive Sports South Lancashire

Last inspected 25 June 2026

What it's like to attend

Children demonstrate that they feel safe, valued, and have a firm sense of belonging at the club. They confidently share their experiences from their school day with welcoming staff, who listen attentively and respond with interest. They talk positively about the activities available, enjoy choosing their own resources, and take pleasure in spending time with their friends and the familiar adults. Children are happy, settled, and confident within this nurturing environment, independently seeking reassurance or support from trusted adults when needed, and knowing they will receive responsive care.

Inspector highlights

  • The safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
  • Staff form warm, trusting relationships with children, who arrive ready to start sessions and share experiences.
  • Leaders align behaviour expectations and approaches with the host school and model respectful behaviour.
  • Staff support children's physical development with regular opportunities for active play and fresh air.
  • Leaders promote an inclusive culture where every child can participate fully, adapting activities and resources for individual needs, including SEND.
  • Staff encourage children to value diversity by celebrating world festivals and sharing their own experiences.
  • Partnerships with parents are effective, with parents reporting that children talk enthusiastically about activities and enjoy attending.
  • Staff are enthusiastic, and team morale is high, with leaders being invested, visible, and accessible.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen hygiene routines, specifically around handwashing.
  • 2Embed regular discussions on healthy lifestyle choices, including diet and physical activity.
  • 3Refine staff training and development approaches to better meet individual needs and support knowledge and skills development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff adapt activities, resources, the environment, and adult support to meet individual needs, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders provide ongoing guidance and support for staff to implement effective strategies for children with SEND in partnership with families, the host school, and other relevant professionals.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

25 June 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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