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Acorn Under Fives (Birstall)

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Highcliffe Primary School, Greengate Lane, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3DL

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

26 children

Key details

Capacity

26 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Acorn Under Fives (Birstall) was inspected by Ofsted on 19 May 2022 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children are supported to gain the skills that they need for moving on to the next stages of their education, and beyond. They develop their creativity and ability to express themselves through art as they paint using their hands. Children go on to independently wash their hands after this activity, showing that they are learning to take care of themselves."

Key strengths

  • Staff reflect on their practice and attend training to help them further support children's communication and language development.
  • Children are supported to develop healthy lifestyles.
  • Staff encourage children to tidy away at the end of the session as part of a group activity.
  • Children are enthusiastic as they explore the different areas of the garden.
  • The manager uses additional funding in ways that benefit children.

Areas for improvement

  • support staff to develop children's sense of responsibility by consistently reinforcing messages about taking care of their learning environment
  • help staff to identify when they can develop children's understanding further around playing in a safe way.
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Location

Highcliffe Primary School, Greengate Lane, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3DL

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