Edisford Day Nursery

Number soup, signing during songs and lunches in a school dinner hall give Edisford Day Nursery's June 2026 provision a recognisable character. Everyday play connected language, mathematics and preparation for school.

At its 5 June 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged all six areas Strong standard and found safeguarding standards met. These areas covered achievement, behaviour and routines, welfare, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership. The nursery has 26 places in total; children attending in June 2026 were aged 0 to 4.

In June 2026, learning followed the early years foundation stage, the framework for children's learning, development and care: counting, conversation, movement and social skills were practised through play. Children measured and recognised numbers while making number soup, and built towers inspired by local landmarks. Mathematics had a practical purpose.

Books and songs featured across the ages. Babies joined rhymes with signs at snack time, while older children used puppets and read with friends in a quiet space. Staff combined spoken language, signing and picture cards showing what happens now and next, giving children different ways to understand and respond.

Outside, babies practised walking with an adult's help. Older children climbed play equipment, made large drawings and explored water. A dinosaur-filled tuff tray drew on children's interests, linking textures with imaginative play rather than treating learning as a separate lesson.

At the June 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that key persons provided dependable comfort, children made rapid developmental progress, and targeted support, regularly reviewed with families and specialist teachers, helped children with additional needs participate in learning.

In June 2026, a dedicated sensory circuit gave children structured physical activity to help them settle before playing and learning. Textured seats and fidget toys also supported attention. These were concrete adaptations to the day, rather than a single approach expected to suit everyone.

Babies and toddlers shared breakfast and outdoor space in June 2026, building familiarity before a room move. Preschool children ate lunch in the school dinner hall alongside younger primary children, while school uniforms in role play helped them explore the next stage. Staff also modelled words for resolving disagreements and contacted families about unexplained absences.

The address is Edisford Primary School, Edisford Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2LN. In June 2026, opening hours were 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

The school setting gave preschool children opportunities to practise school routines in June 2026. Attending the nursery does not guarantee a Reception place.

• School surroundings. Lunch in the school dinner hall formed part of June 2026 transition work. On a visit, ask how these experiences are introduced to children who need more preparation for change.
• Support that develops with the child. The June 2026 next step was to extend work on removing learning barriers so its benefits reached every child's achievement and wellbeing. Discuss how support would be reviewed for your child.
• Attendance planning. June 2026 opening hours spanned the working day. Before planning childcare around them, ask which attendance pattern would fit your family's week.

Edisford suits families who value play with practical learning and gradual preparation for school. Its June 2026 strengths lay in specific daily experiences: signing, number games, shared routines and adaptations for children needing extra help. The next step was to build further on that support, making inclusion the central consideration alongside the school-based setting.