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Skools Inn/Out # Skools Inn/Out Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 444 Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood, FY7 8AT · Lancashire Number of places 67 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 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 Skools Inn Nursery and Skools Out Club, located in Fleetwood, FY7 8AT, provides a warm and nurturing environment for children from birth up to 11 years old. They offer a comprehensive childcare experience, including exciting learning opportunities, swimming lessons, and outdoor adventures with their Forest School programme. The nursery also organises minibus trips to local places of interest, ensuring a varied and stimulating experience for the children. Skools Inn is open year-round, from Monday to Friday, between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm, accommodating both funded and non-funded sessions. Dedicated spaces cater to different age groups: "Baby Acorns" for infants from birth to two years, focusing on communication, language, and personal, social, and emotional development (PSED) within an inclusive environment that enhances physical development; "Mini Maples" for two-year-olds and upwards, where the emphasis is on individual child development and building relationships; and "Apple Class" for preschool children, offering an enriching learning environment with a full preschool programme delivered by teaching staff for 38 weeks a year. Additionally, they run a Breakfast Club starting at 7:30 am with healthy food and activities, an After School Club until 5:30 pm with themed evenings and high tea, including minibus collection for school children, and a Holiday Club with various exciting activities and trips, all led by qualified and paediatric first aid trained staff. The nursery prides itself on being an OFSTED Outstanding provider and utilises a digital system called Babys Day’s for parents to view their child’s progress. Our ethos Skools Inn / Out's educational approach is explicitly described as a 'Forest School programme' and it shows a strong emphasis on child-led learning and individual development. The nursery also focuses on communication, language, and personal, social, and emotional development (PSED) for babies, and provides an enriching learning environment for preschoolers with a full programme delivered by qualified staff. They are an OFSTED Outstanding provider. What it's like This unique setting provides a safe and inspirational environment where children make exceptional progress due to the dedicated staff and rich curriculum. The setting offers diverse experiences to promote understanding of communities and the wider world, including trips to the dentist and weekly library visits. Managers and staff prioritise children's well-being by providing essential items like food and warm clothes, ensuring all children feel equal and ready to learn. OFSTED Outstanding Forest School Swimming Lessons Minibus Trips Year-Round Care ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Skools Inn/Out Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10332934 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248337)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2662852) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.skoolsoutfwd.com/) 444 Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood, FY7 8AT [© 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#/-3.03147/53.90823/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Fleetwood - [Day nurseries in Fleetwood](/search?q=Fleetwood) - [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=skools-inn-out-fy7-8at-2662852) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30 am–5:30 pm Age range Birth to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Skools Inn/Out Last inspected 12 April 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend This unique setting provides a safe and inspirational environment where children make exceptional progress due to the dedicated staff and rich curriculum. The setting offers diverse experiences to promote understanding of communities and the wider world, including trips to the dentist and weekly library visits. Managers and staff prioritise children's well-being by providing essential items like food and warm clothes, ensuring all children feel equal and ready to learn. Inspector highlights - The manager is extremely confident, ambitious and inspirational, sharing her vision for outstanding care and education with staff. - Staff know what children need to learn next and plan exciting activities that meet individual learning needs. - Outstanding support for children's communication and language is provided, with staff using new words and sign language. - The manager has established extremely strong links with teachers from local schools, ensuring continuity in care and learning. - There is a culture of reflection and improvement, with staff benefiting from focused, effective opportunities to consistently develop their skills. Inspection #10332934 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248337) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the support they receive. > staff work closely with parents to help them understand the importance of healthy sleep patterns for their children. > Staff also provide support to help parents adopt consistent behaviour strategies. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. EAL / language support The manager is extremely skilled and proactive. She has introduced a system to help children and families. This is especially helpful for those who speak English as an additional language. For example, they have interpreters that visit the family homes to discuss their child's learning and progress. These interventions have enabled parents to continue to support their children's learning at home. ## Parent Reviews of Skools Inn/Out 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI4JzFqIgKKugRmY1jbdFi_zfgqcrrn4oofXldfjJCzOYwDY_U_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Alison Horabin 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVc3AtVUJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b5c62315e51a1:0xfc94ba7aae4566a9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIxyRRfYcVahnRNnEFMzBLJ9a_xiiiqfguEkI6MFTMw9oJ_Xg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lewis Parry 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNndm92VUZBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b5c62315e51a1:0xfc94ba7aae4566a9) Reviews from Google for Skools Inn/Out. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18200377030183577257&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2024 - May 2024 Outstanding - April 2024 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Skools Inn/Out ### Which area does Skools Inn/Out serve? ### How can Skools Inn/Out be contacted? ### What curriculum approach does Skools Inn/Out use? ### What outdoor learning space is available at Skools Inn/Out? ### How does Skools Inn/Out support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Fleetwood Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Skools Inn/Out. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Mini Me's Nursery Fleetwood · FY7 8AY ](/nursery/mini-me-s-nursery-fy7-8ay-ey437403) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Skylarks Nursery and Out of School Care Fleetwood · FY7 8QB ](/nursery/skylarks-nursery-and-out-of-school-care-fy7-8qb-ey481495) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Busy Bee Pre-School Fleetwood · FY7 7BS ](/nursery/busy-bee-pre-school-fy7-7bs-ey472150) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.0 mi ### The Enchanted Forest Nursery Fleetwood · FY7 6ST ](/nursery/the-enchanted-forest-nursery-fy7-6st-2756777) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Rossall Nursery Fleetwood · FY7 8JW 4.9(10 reviews) ](/nursery/rossall-nursery-fy7-8jw-2596488) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Treasures Nursery Fleetwood · FY7 7JL 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-fy7-7jl-2524075) [See all nurseries in Fleetwood →](/search?q=Fleetwood) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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