Educational establishments can be rated one of four grades: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate, with a mix of ratings being given out this month.
If a school/college/nursery requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good ones are checked less frequently.
Take a look at the 19 establishments below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
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13. Briar Dene Nursery (Tarleton)
Report published July 23 following an inspection on July 22. Compliance action taken for childcare provision. The focus of the visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised and they had. Previous inspection: Indadequate. | Google Maps
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14. Innisfree Child Care Ltd (Colne)
Report published July 23 following an inspection on Jun 3-4. Deemed as having maintained previous good standards. Highlights: puils behave & achieve well; SEND support; thoughtfully designed curriculum. Improvements needed: some activities do not help pupils learn the intended curriculum as well as they could; some pupils form letters incorrectly. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
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15. St Bernadette's Pre-School (Blackpool)
Report published July 28 following an inspection on Jun 10. Classed as good. Highlights: staff have a main focus on meeting children's needs; children behave very well; sequenced curriculum. Improvements needed: support staff to implement the curriculum more precisely; review mealtime routines to provide children with more opportunities to practise their independence skills. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
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16. The Rocking Horse Club (Nelson)
Report published July 28 following an inspection on Jun 27. Classed as good. Highlights: warm and welcoming environment; purposeful curriculums; children demonstrate positive behaviour. Improvements needed: continue to strengthen the programme of staff training. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps