A pre-school in Lostock which provides a "nurturing and engaging environment" for youngsters has been praised by the education watchdog. Lostock Playschool at Lostock Parish Centre on Tempest Road provides daycare for children aged between two and four. It has been rated as “good” by regulator Ofsted since November 2011 and has kept its positive score after a recent visit.
In a visit in September, Ofsted inspector Danielle Kelly had plenty of praise for the provision. Ms Kelly described how staff provide a “nurturing and engaging environment” that “fosters children’s current interests”. Staff understood the individual needs of children in their care, the report found.
For example, on the rare occasion when a child is feeling sad, staff offer a “reassuring cuddle and support them in their play” to help children settle quickly. (Image: Google Maps) The staff form “strong bonds” with children through their “positive and warm” interactions with them. Ms Kelly noted that “children beam with big smiles” as they place their picture on the "welcome tree" and assist their friends struggling to do so.
Staff set “high expectations” for children and offer a curriculum that gives them ample opportunities to develop their physical skills. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress in their learning. The staff were also praised for “encouraging children to develop healthy lifestyles” by off.