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Towneley Park Children's Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Tarleton House, Todmorden Road, Burnley, BB11 3ES · Lancashire
Number of places
120 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Towneley Park Children's Nursery, located in Burnley, offers comprehensive childcare for children from birth up to 11 years old. The nursery operates 52 weeks a year, providing flexible hours from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Children can attend full days or choose morning or afternoon sessions. The nursery is conveniently situated within walking distance of the bus station and town centre.

It features distinct rooms tailored to different age groups: Ladybirds for 0-24 months, Caterpillars for 2-3 years, and Butterflies for 3-5 years. Each setting is designed to support various learning and development areas outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

The nursery prides itself on fostering a love of learning through exploration and engaging challenges. They also have a qualified, experienced cook who prepares fresh meals onsite daily, with a rotating four-week menu.

Outdoor play is a key component, with three garden areas and opportunities for activities within the local community. The nursery aims to provide a happy, safe, and loving environment where every child is valued and encouraged to grow, ensuring high-quality care and education.

Our ethos

The nursery aims to foster a love of learning through exploration and engaging challenges, supporting children's development within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). They are committed to providing a happy, safe, and loving environment where every child is valued and encouraged to grow.

What it's like

Children of all ages clearly enjoy playing and learning with the staff and each other, benefiting from staff who prioritise communication and language development. The high number of children requiring additional support have their needs met exceptionally well, ensuring all children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage in learning. Young children are becoming increasingly independent, while older children develop listening skills, share ideas, and learn pre-reading skills.

Flexible childcareFreshly prepared mealsOutdoor play areasEYFS curriculumOut of School Centre

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session

Food

Freshly prepared daily with a 4-week rotating menu

Age range

0-11 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Towneley Park Children's Nursery

Last inspected 20 April 2022 · Rachael Flesher

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children of all ages clearly enjoy playing and learning with the staff and each other, benefiting from staff who prioritise communication and language development. The high number of children requiring additional support have their needs met exceptionally well, ensuring all children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage in learning. Young children are becoming increasingly independent, while older children develop listening skills, share ideas, and learn pre-reading skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff regularly monitor and evaluate the quality of care and education, moderating practice and using staff meetings to share ideas and seek views from children and parents.
  • Leaders have a clear understanding of learning goals and support staff in effective implementation, regularly checking children's progress and adapting the curriculum to address learning gaps.
  • Staff take time to get to know their key children, working with parents, carers, and other professionals to understand their interests, needs, and home life.
  • The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent, with knowledgeable and experienced special educational needs coordinators securing appropriate interventions.
  • Staff provide children with lots of praise and encouragement, teaching them to be confident and independent, manage their feelings, and learn about what makes them unique through real-life experiences.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to provide children with opportunities that stretch and challenge their learning to the highest level
  • 2review how transitions between daily routines and activities are managed so children have time to finish what they are doing and prepare for these changes.
Inspection #10127427 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they are kept informed of their child's progress and how to support their child's learning at home.

Parents are happy with the progress their children are making and say staff go above and beyond to help them.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. The special educational needs coordinators are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in identifying additional needs and swiftly securing appropriate interventions. They make sure staff understand how to effectively use a range of strategies to sensitively meet the needs of the children. This enables all children to fully take part in nursery life.

Outdoor space

Babies have lots of space and opportunities to safely climb, crawl and practise walking to support their physical development. Toddlers and older children show increasing confidence as they challenge themselves to climb and balance on outdoor equipment.

Parent Reviews of Towneley Park Children's Nursery

5.0
(4)
Jamie Rhodes
2 years ago

My little boy loves this nursery. The staff are great, they really care about each individual child. Management are good and really approachable, highly recommend to all parents looking for a nursery

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Evie Howell
2 years ago

Highly recommend this nursery! My little boy loves coming to nursery, the staff are so caring and want the best for his development.

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Karolina Grdeń
2 years ago

My little girl loves this place and staff.

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