Chez Nanny Limited (Preparatory & Educational Nursery)

Inspection of Chez Nanny Limited (Preparatory & Educational Nursery) 22a Foxcroft, Burnley, Lancashire BB12 0EH

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy adventurous outdoor play at Chez Nanny Nursery. They learn to be imaginative and practise their large muscle movements in the mud kitchen. This supports children's early writing skills. Children laugh and giggle with friends as they climb up the steep slopes and whizz down the slide. They excitedly splash in muddy puddles while caring staff allow them to lead their own learning experiences and play. Children display positive attitudes.

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The provision is good

Staff have high expectations and encourage positive behaviour. They remind children about the rules and support children to resolve conflict. Staff teach children about kindness and their actions towards others. They label feelings to support children's understanding. Staff praise children's efforts. They are dedicated, nurturing and good role models. Children invite their friends to play and praise them for their achievements. Their behaviour is good.

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The provision is good

Staff understand what their key children need to learn next. They plan suitably challenging and individualised learning experiences that are based on children's interests. Staff focus on the vital skills and knowledge to support children's overall development. Leaders and staff plan a broad range of experiences outside of the nursery. Children visit the library, the local wood and home for the elderly. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n Staff plan a well-sequenced curriculum that supports children to become good communicators, be independent and develop well physically. Leaders identify children that may need additional support. They involve the relevant external professionals and hold regular reviews with parents and carers. This ensures that strategies are implemented quickly and that children get the right support. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well to make continuous progress. n Staff support children's communication and language development well. They regularly assess children and provide focused support and clear targets. Staff read stories using intonation. They emphasise key words to expand children's vocabulary. Staff point to pictures and give real-life examples to support children's understanding. Children are supported well to become confident communicators. n Staff provide a range of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills.

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need to do better?

Children ride on tricycles, safely climb trees and negotiate steps confidently. Staff support babies to develop their core strength. Babies pull themselves up, crawl through tunnels and learn to balance. They provide activities to support children's developing fine motor skills. For instance, children explore mark

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need to do better?

9 September 2025 making, use scissors and manipulate dough. Children's physical development is good. n Staff ensure that children enjoy fresh air and exercise daily. Children eat nutritionally balanced meals and are encouraged to stay hydrated. Staff enrich children's knowledge of healthy eating through interesting discussions during mealtimes. They also supervise tooth brushing. This contributes to children's understanding of healthy lifestyle habits. n Staff support children's understanding of life in modern Britain. Leaders encourage staff to share their own cultural experiences. Staff teach children about different religions, festivals and traditional food. This helps children to feel valued and confident to celebrate their individuality. n Staff form strong partnerships with parents. There are many opportunities for parents to become involved in the nursery. Staff give parents comprehensive details about their children's day. This supports parents' conversations with their

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children and allows them to continue the learning at home. Parents feel well supported and value the information, advice and guidance they receive. n Leaders have created strong links with feeder schools. Staff take children to watch sporting events and to meet their future teachers. This supports children to become familiar with the school. Staff gather information on routines and preferences before a baby starts. They plan settling-in sessions to suit organisational needs. As these are not unique to each baby, these does not always support them to settle well. n Leaders foster a supportive culture. Staff feel valued and enjoy working at the nursery. Staff feel their well-being is well considered and their workload is manageable. They have regular opportunities to meet with leaders to identify their strengths and training needs. This contributes to the positive ethos and ongoing development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen the arrangements for settling-in procedures to support babies to settle well and to meet individual needs more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 309746 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10407471 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 75 Number of children on roll 106 Name of registered person Chez Nanny Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01282 830 440 Date of previous inspection 9 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Chez Nanny Limited (Preparatory & Educational Nursery) registered on its current site in 1998, having been founded in 1985. The nursery is based in Burnley. The nursery employs 29 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5, one holds a qualification at level 4, 22 hold qualifications at level 3 and five hold level 2 qualifications. The nursery is open all year round, Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm. The nursery provides funded early years education.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke with the management team about the leadership and management of the nursery. n The management team joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The inspector and the manager carried out joint observations. n The management team provided the inspector with key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to the children and staff at appropriate times during the inspection. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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