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The Chatterbox Club

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2024)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Basnett Street Nursery School, Basnett Street, BURNLEY, BB10 3ES · Lancashire
Number of places
80 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

The Chatterbox Club, an extended service operating at Basnett Street, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years. As a non-profit organisation overseen by a Trustees Management Committee, it is committed to offering flexible childcare options to families in the Burnley area.

The club actively participates in government funding schemes, extending free 15-hour placements to eligible children from the term following their second birthday. Beyond funded provisions, the club also offers privately paid sessions, including morning and afternoon slots, with an additional lunch club option to accommodate diverse parental needs.

This facility collaborates with Basnett Street Nursery School to enhance its provisions, including offering 30-hour sessions in conjunction with the nursery school. The Chatterbox Club prioritises early childhood education and care, striving to create a nourishing and stimulating environment for all children.

Prospective parents are encouraged to visit the club and complete a registration form to secure a place, particularly for the September term, given the demand.

What it's like

Children flourish and find joy in an exceptional environment where staff prioritise their well-being and show deep respect for their emotional needs, aiding quick adjustment. The provision offers unique learning opportunities, allowing children to explore with curiosity while staff attentively follow their interests and build on existing knowledge and capabilities through high levels of interaction.

Non-profit organisationCaters to 2-4 year oldsOffers funded and private sessionsCollaboration with Basnett Street Nursery School

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per session for morning and afternoon slots, with an additional separate charge for the lunch club. All rates are flat fees per session.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Morning sessions: 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM; Afternoon sessions: 12:40 PM - 3:40 PM; Lunch Club: 11:45 AM - 12:40 PM (term time only)

Session types

Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Lunch Club

Age range

2-4 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Chatterbox Club

Last inspected 13 September 2024 · Remi Stennett

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

Children flourish and find joy in an exceptional environment where staff prioritise their well-being and show deep respect for their emotional needs, aiding quick adjustment. The provision offers unique learning opportunities, allowing children to explore with curiosity while staff attentively follow their interests and build on existing knowledge and capabilities through high levels of interaction.

Inspector highlights

  • All staff are passionate about delivering an ambitious curriculum for all children.
  • Staff dedicate time to understanding children thoroughly through settling-in sessions and by being mindful of their emotional needs.
  • The setting is led by highly skilled and passionate leaders who commit time to enhance their own skills as well as those of the staff.
  • Children participate in daily circle times that focus on communication and language development, using puppets and songs to engage and excite them.
  • Children with SEND receive exceptional support, with leaders collaborating closely with external agencies to tailor individual learning plans effectively.
Inspection #10351358 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents have reported that their children experience rapid progress right from their initial start at the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support to achieve considerable progress. Leaders collaborate closely with external agencies to ensure that individual learning plans are tailored effectively, enabling children to achieve optimal outcomes. Staff engage with these children through intensive interaction sessions, resulting in remarkable progress.

Outdoor space

In the outdoor area, children use magnifying glasses to search for real spiders and their webs. They enthusiastically call for staff to come and see their discoveries. Through engaging in discussions about insects, staff facilitate children's learning about the world around them.

Parent Reviews of The Chatterbox Club

5.0
(5)
Ina S
6 years ago

Best nursery ever! Experienced with special needs children. Never had issues and the communication is absolutely spot on. Staff are all trained and work to great standards. Well done lindsay for managing this nursery and ensuring parents feel reassured from the first day of their nursery journey to the very last day. If i could give more stars i would have! Thank you for the support you offerd to Amila. Xxx

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Choudhury Tahia Afrin Nushrat
8 months ago

One of the best nursery in burnley

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: December 2009

  • September 2024Outstanding
  • June 2015Good
  • December 2009Good

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