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...
19. Kiddiwinks Day Nursery Limited
Report published Oct 7 following an inspection on Sept 11. Classed as 'Good'. Highlights: close bonds with childern and staff; sequenced curriculum; considerate children. Improvements needed: coaching and mentoring of staff; activities need a sharper focus on the intentions for learning. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. | Google Maps
20. Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School
Report published Oct 7 following an inspection on Sept 11. Classed as 'Good'. Highlights: cheerful, welcoming staff; calm and purposeful atmosphere; efffective SEND support. Improvements needed: help staff to focus even more closely on the detail of their interactions with children. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. | Google Maps
21. Kids Planet Clarence
Report published Oct 4 following an inspection on Aug 28. Classed as 'Outstanding'. Highlights: pupils enjoy school' strong extra-curricular offer; communication across school. Improvements needed: none. more clearly identify knowledge that pupils need to learn; adaption of reading curriculum: N/A | Google Maps
22. Oliver House School, Hall Gate, Chorley, PR7 1XA
Report published Oct 2 following an inspection on Sept 10. Judged as meeting the relevant independent school standards. Highlights: staff receive regular safeguarding training; staff ensure pupils’ welfare and safety; suitable checks on staff. Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps Photo: Google
23. Greenhouse Farm Nursery Ltd
Report published Oct 29 following an inspection on Sept 18. Classed as 'Good'. Highlights: children succeed in their learning; impressive environments; focused curriculum. Improvements needed: increase staff's knowledge of how children learn language; strengthen snack time and mealtime routines . Previous inspection: Good | Google Maps