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Puddleducks@Rising Bridge

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
·685 - 687 Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, Accrington, BB5 2RY · Lancashire
Number of places
47 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Puddleducks@Rising Bridge Ltd, registered in 2014, provides full day care for children aged 1 to 4. Located in Accrington, BB5 2RY, it received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 15th August 2024, maintaining its previous "Good" overall effectiveness.

The nursery operates weekdays from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, all year round, accommodating up to 47 children with 45 currently on roll. The setting prides itself on offering a strong and progressive curriculum that nurtures children into confident individuals, with a particular focus on developing concentration skills through small-group learning in a quiet room.

The dedicated team of 16 staff, including one with a level 6 qualification and 11 with level 3 qualifications, ensures children receive bespoke support and learn effectively. Engaging experiences like forest-school learning at the provider's farm, "Peggy's Patch," and educational trips, such as learning about a local pie factory, enrich the children's understanding of the world.

Puddleducks@Rising Bridge Ltd also values strong parent partnerships, actively seeking feedback and incorporating ideas like a library to promote early literacy.

What it's like

Children have a great start to their early education. They benefit from a strong curriculum that is progressive and develops their learning. This helps children to grow into strong, confident individuals. Staff know children very well and provide additional support for those who need extra help. This helps all children to make good progress.

Strong curriculumForest-school learningParent partnershipEmotional securityCritical thinking

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 15 August 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children have a great start to their early education. They benefit from a strong curriculum that is progressive and develops their learning. This helps children to grow into strong, confident individuals. Staff know children very well and provide additional support for those who need extra help. This helps all children to make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from a strong curriculum that is progressive and develops their learning.
  • Staff know children very well and provide additional support for those who need extra help.
  • A particular strength is how well staff help children develop their concentration skills.
  • The setting provides many opportunities that enrich children's learning.
  • Children in the setting feel safe and emotionally secure because staff know them very well.
  • Staff support children to develop confidence, which enables children to express their thoughts and ideas.
  • The provider has created a rich environment which supports the curriculum they have formed.
  • The setting values the thoughts and ideas of the parents it supports.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1When children struggle to build, staff intervene too quickly.
  • 2Staff do not consistently follow behaviour management strategies.
Inspection #10351327 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know the children well and make prompt referrals to outside agencies, ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need to progress rapidly. The curriculum is adapted by breaking it down into small steps while waiting for specialist support.

Inspection history

Date: September 2014

  • August 2024Good
  • October 2018Outstanding
  • July 2015Good
  • September 2014Requires improvement

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