Progressive Kids

Progressive Kids

Unique reference number (URN): 2801269 Address: St. Pauls C Of E School, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3DD Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises Registered with Ofsted: 04/09/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Progressive Sports South Lancashire Limited

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders understand how to meet statutory requirements and have systems in place to support the safe and consistent running of the provision. They know how to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, including through clear reporting procedures and oversight from designated safeguarding leads. Leaders recognise the importance of maintaining accurate records, including for incidents and injuries. This enables effective monitoring. They understand how to risk assess the environment and carry out regular checks to ensure it remains safe and suitable for children. Arrangements for first aid, health and safety, and safeguarding information are clearly established.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders recognise the importance of inclusion and understand how to make appropriate adaptations to support children with differing needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They know how to provide a balance of quieter and more active spaces and understand the value of working in partnership with schools to promote consistency in routines, behaviour expectations and children's wellbeing.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Leaders understand the importance of supporting staff to carry out their roles effectively. They provide training and safeguarding updates and maintain oversight through monitoring and regular visits. Leaders recognise the impact of workload on staff wellbeing and organise systems and responsibilities to support manageable working practices. Structured supervision and professional discussions support staff development and wellbeing. Leaders also understand the importance of recognising staff contributions and fostering a positive team culture through regular communication and opportunities for professional growth.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Address:

St. Pauls C Of E School Union Road, Oswaldtwistle Accrington BB5 3DD

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Address:

Type: Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Address:

Registered person: Progressive Sports South Lancashire Limited

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:15 - 18:00

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the manager and playworkers during the inspection.

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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment, and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas. This data is from 10 February 2026

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care. services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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