First Steps Nursery

Ofsted: Requires ImprovementNursery

Newmarket Street, Skipton, BD23 2JP

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Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

64 children

Key details

Capacity

64 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

First Steps Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 20 March 2025 and received an overall rating of Requires improvement. In their report, inspectors noted: "The provision requires improvement Staff plan broad and effective educational programmes for children aged over three years in particular. This helps some children to make good progress and develop a love of learning in readiness for going to school. For example, older children develop their early mathematical, social and imagination skills while playing in the role-play construction site."

Key strengths

Staff swiftly identify children working below expectations and support them through timely referrals and excellent intervention strategies.
Children, including those for whom the nursery receives specific funding, benefit immensely from one-to-one support and small-group activities.
The organisation of the key-person system does not fully meet the needs of children aged under two years.
Although there are certain weaknesses in the provision for younger children, they do engage well with particular activities and resources.
Children develop their large physical skills.