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Ashcroft Nursery

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Ashcroft Day Nursery, Rear of 214, Whitegate Drive, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9JL

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

34 children

Key details

Capacity

34 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Ashcroft Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 21 August 2023 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children have formed positive bonds with staff, who greet them with excitement and positivity. Children demonstrate that they feel secure as they approach staff to give them a hug and ask if they want to join in with their play. Staff provide a safe and nurturing environment, in which children feel valued and develop their confidence."

Key strengths

  • Children are supported to make good progress in their early mathematical skills.
  • Staff are passionate about instilling a love of reading in all children.
  • Leaders have developed a curriculum that is designed to widen children's experiences and to build on their knowledge and skills.
  • The importance of healthy lifestyles is promoted by all staff.
  • Staff use a range of methods to ensure that they communicate effectively with parents about their children's care and education.

Areas for improvement

  • support staff to enhance the quality of their interactions with children, so that they consistently promote children's learning
  • enhance staff's use of questions, so that children have time to think and respond, to extend their thinking.
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Location

Ashcroft Day Nursery, Rear of 214, Whitegate Drive, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9JL

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