Ofsted rate Buckshaw nursery Outstanding in every available area

Staff at Buckshaw Village Nursery are delighted to announce that Ofsted have rated the nursery as Outstanding in every possible area. This fantastic result was given for the inspection that took place on the 4th May. It is the second time running for the nursery, based at The Hub here in Chorley, to be given the Outstanding report from the government watchdog.

Outstanding in all areas

The Ofsted inspection highlighted the fact that the nursery was Outstanding in the following areas: effectiveness of leadership and management, quality of teaching, learning and assessment, personal development, behaviour and welfare, and outcomes for children and learners.

A rare second Outstanding judgement

Julie Wilde, Nursery Co-Ordinator, said: "To secure two 'Outstanding' judgements in a row takes a lot of hard work and team effort. Our inspection on the day was very pressurised as we only have the one day to tell and show the Inspector everything that we have done since the last inspection, and any areas that we are currently working on.

"The Inspector said in the feedback to us that she was extremely impressed with the knowledge of our Nursery Practitioners, and their keenness to share it with her, so much so that she wrote 15,000 words on the day!"

Improvements continue across the nursery and club

Inspector Cath Palster said the nursery management were passionate about the children's development. She wrote in her report: "The inspirational management team has high expectations and are passionate about maintaining the highest levels of achievement for all children. Staff are highly reflective and this contributes towards sustained, ongoing improvement across the nursery and club.

"Staff provide an environment that is nurturing and welcoming. They share ongoing information with parents to establish children's care needs and routines from the start. Staff are superb role models of behaviour and value and celebrate children's achievements. They show kindness and consideration to each other and play together cooperatively."

Well qualified staff at the early years setting

Buckshaw Village Nursery was registered in 2011. The nursery and out of school club employ 29 members of childcare staff. Of these, 28 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. This includes three with early years professional status or qualified teacher status, three hold a qualification at level 6 and eight hold a qualification at level 4.

Thank you to families and staff

Julie added: "We would just like to say a massive thank you to all you parents and carers for your support in the five years that we have been open, with a particular mention to those of you who spoke to, or emailed, the Inspector on the day.

"We don't know what information you shared with her, but it obviously helped! Also huge thanks to our fantastic staff team. Without their relentless dedication, hard work and team effort we would not have received this judgement."

Come and see us in Buckshaw Village

The Hub is at Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7HZ, just off the M6 with free on site parking. We welcome families from Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Leyland, Euxton, Preston and Whittle-le-Woods. To find out more about our Outstanding day nursery or to arrange a visit, call us on 01772 456108. While you are here you can also discover baby and toddler swimming at Splash and our other family friendly services across the site.