Schools and nurseries 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/nursery requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good schools are checked less frequently.
Take a look at the 22 schools and nurseries below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
1. Lancashire schools/nurseries with Ofsted reports in Oct
All the Lancashire schools andnurseries with Ofsted reports in October | Google Maps
2. Kids Planet Cleveleys
Report published Oct 31 following an inspection on Sept 23. Classed as 'Outstanding'. Highlights: dedicated staff; ambitious and enticing curriculum; children thrive. Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: N/A | Google Maps
3. Moss Lane Pre-School
Report published Oct 30 following an inspection on Sept 11. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: warm, nurturing and supportive environment; carefully planned curriculum; close relationship between staff & children. Improvements needed: personal, social and emotional development curriculum. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps | Google Maps
4. Tree Tots Nursery Kirkham
Report published Oct 28 following an inspection on Oct 4. Classed as 'Good'. Highlights: safe and stimulating environment; broad and ambitious curriculum; SEND support. Improvements needed: information-sharing between staff when children move rooms; staff coaching and mentoring. Previous inspection: Requires Improvement | Google Maps
5. Infinity Pre-School
Report published Oct 25 following an inspection on Sept 24. Classed as 'Outstanding'. Highlights: children flourish; curriculum encompasses all aspects of children's learning; children are exceptionally well behaved. Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps
6. Thornton Pre-School Playgroup
Report published Oct 24 following an inspection on Oct 2. Classed as 'Good'. Highlights: independent children; support for families; promotion of children's creativity. Improvements needed: clarify intents for children's learning; focus staff training on the areas that will help them to promote children's learning to the highest level. Previous inspection: Good | Google Maps