Newburgh All Round Care

Hatching chicks, construction play and conversations about new words give Newburgh All Round Care a recognisable character in its September 2022 account. Ofsted rated it Outstanding on 22 September 2022, finding that children made substantial progress and were well prepared for school.

The setting has capacity for 20 children and is based on Back Lane in Newburgh (WIGAN, WN8 7XB), at Newburgh C E Primary School. Children attending in September 2022 were aged three to four; that age range belongs to the visit rather than a current intake statement.

The early years foundation stage sets the framework for children's learning, development and care. Here, the September 2022 examples show how play brought language, early mathematics and literacy into everyday activities: construction prompted new vocabulary, while a recipe book supported pretend cooking.

In September 2022, forest-school sessions gave children opportunities to explore nature and judge risks. Outdoor activities also supported movement, communication and creativity. Caring for newly hatched chicks and investigating frog and butterfly life cycles made living things a practical subject rather than just a picture-book topic.

Children's interests shaped activities that month. An interest in owls led to learning about nocturnal animals, while making dough skeletons prompted questions about how to carry out an idea. These examples give parents a useful picture of learning through conversation and investigation.

At the September 2022 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective and highlighted children's confidence, respectful relationships and support for independence. Home visits supported relationships with staff, while tailored settling arrangements helped children feel secure.

In September 2022, weekly calming sessions included breathing exercises and yoga. Children practised everyday responsibilities, including preparing for snacks and tidying, giving independence a practical place in the day.

Communication that month included newsletters, meetings and access to learning records; book bags offered ideas for reading activities at home. A parent phonics workshop supported learning about letter sounds. The account also included grandparents day, bringing family members into nursery life, and outings to a nearby vegetable farm.

In September 2022, weekday nursery sessions ran from 8.50am to 3.15pm during term time. Separate out-of-school sessions ran from 7.30am to 8.50am and 3.15pm to 5.45pm, also during term time; holiday club sessions ran from 8am to 5.30pm. These are dated attendance arrangements.

Funded early education for three- and four-year-olds was offered in September 2022. The nursery occupied a purpose-built building within Newburgh Church of England Primary School. Attending a nursery on a school site does not guarantee a Reception place; families still use the local authority admissions process.

• Attendance arrangements. The September 2022 model combined term-time nursery sessions, wraparound care and a holiday club. Which of those patterns, accepted ages and funding arrangements apply to your child now?
• Settling and communication. Home visits and individually planned settling featured in September 2022. On a visit, discuss how your child's introduction would work and how learning is shared with families.
• Reception applications. Sharing the primary school's site is a practical connection, but nursery attendance does not secure a school place. Plan the Reception application separately.

Newburgh's September 2022 account gives a compelling picture of language-rich play, outdoor exploration and family involvement. Its September 2022 attendance model suits families seeking term-time nursery sessions or wraparound care, with holiday club provision serving another pattern. The Outstanding judgement is a strong historical endorsement; the practical decision should centre on the arrangement that fits your child today.