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Downham Pre School

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Main Street, Downham, Clitheroe, BB7 4BN

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

24 children

Key details

Capacity

24 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Downham Pre School was inspected by Ofsted on 4 April 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children arrive happy at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff greet them with smiles and enthusiastically engage them in activities straight away. Children are happy to separate from their parents and carers and are keen to join their friends."

Key strengths

  • All children develop a range of skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning.
  • The nursery offers opportunities for professional development, but these are not sharply focused enough for all staff to raise the quality of education even…
  • Staff actively engage with children in meaningful interactions, helping to foster their intrigue and thinking skills.
  • The setting operates a strong key-person system.
  • Staff well-being is a big focus for leaders, and all staff report feeling valued and well supported.

Areas for improvement

  • support the professional development of all staff to continually raise the quality of education for children across the nursery and extend learning experiences…
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Location

Main Street, Downham, Clitheroe, BB7 4BN

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