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Briar Dene Nursery

Ofsted: InadequateNursery

2 Fulwood Avenue, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6RP

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

20 children

Key details

Capacity

20 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Briar Dene Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 22 September 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children run happily into the nursery, separating from parents with ease. They have lovely relationships with staff, who get to know them well. Children are confident in the environment and know the daily routine."

Key strengths

  • Staff monitor children's progress throughout each month to identify any gaps in learning.
  • Children have a lovely attitude to learning.
  • Staff support children to develop good levels of independence.
  • Children demonstrate good physical skills and strength.
  • Overall, partnership working is effective, and parents are happy with the quality of care provided.

Areas for improvement

  • strengthen the sequencing of the curriculum for whole group activities to help all children learn new skills in the correct order
  • provide parents with more precise feedback on children's next steps and how they can support learning at home
  • build on the programme of professional development to enhance staff knowledge and provide more consistency in the quality of education.
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Location

2 Fulwood Avenue, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6RP

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