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Child First Banbury Nursery

Ofsted: InadequateNursery

8 Horse Fair, BANBURY, OX16 0AA

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

120 children

Key details

Capacity

120 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Child First Banbury Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 13 August 2025 and received an overall rating of Inadequate. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children's safety is not assured at this setting. Although daily risk assessments are completed, staff do not to assess the environment effectively to identify new risks to children's safety. The arrangements to promote children's safety and welfare are not effective, specifically in relation to risk assessments, staff deployment and food preparation."

Key strengths

  • Not enough consideration is given to promoting younger children's safety at mealtimes.
  • Managers have a clear and appropriate curriculum.
  • Overall, parents are happy with the support their children receive and the progress they make.
  • Children behave well and know what is expected of them.
  • Overall, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well.

Areas for improvement

  • support staff to understand and implement the curriculum to meet the learning needs of the youngest children
  • improve the arrangements to share information about children's key person with parents, to promote effective communication sharing and support.
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Location

8 Horse Fair, BANBURY, OX16 0AA

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