A nursery has been awarded 'good' status in its first full Ofsted rating.

Super Peas Nursery and Pre-School on Bacup Road, Rawtenstall, had a full inspection by the service in May.

The report has highlighted the staff members' partnership with parents and the passion of the staff and manager about ongoing development.

Nursery manager, Michelle Holt said: "We were extremely proud, particularly over the last year and a half it's been one challenge after another.

"To receive such an overwhelmingly positive report - it made us all incredibly proud."

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Michelle, who has worked at the nursery since 2019, said that they were particularly proud of the comments made by the inspector, Karen Cox, about the relationship between the nursery and the parents through the Covid-19 pandemic.

In the report, Inspector Karen Cox says: "Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the warm and welcoming setting.

"They are confident learners and are keen to explore the activities that staff provide.

"The rich and vibrant environment provides a secure base for children to explore independently and to develop their curiosity.

"Children quickly become immersed in their chosen activities, and they enjoy learning and consolidating new skills."

Despite their first full report going well, concerns were raised with Ofsted in August 2020 after they failed to notify Ofsted of a 'change to the premises' which Ofsted said could have affected the space available to children and the quality of childcare available to them.

The nursery, which was registered in 2018, employs 16 members of childcare staff and has 73 children ages two three and four on roll.

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