A 'welcoming' nursery in Rossendale where 'children are happy and make good progress' has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

The Village Nursery Limited, on Helmshore Road, Haslingden, was inspected by Ofsted on June 19.

The report, published on July 25, described how 'the quality of education, 'behaviour and attitudes', 'personal development' and 'leadership and management' were rated 'Good'.

Inspectors said: "Babies have the confidence to explore the room freely, secure in the knowledge that their trusted key worker is next to them.

"Children enjoy stories and songs throughout the day, which provide excellent opportunities for improving their speech and language.

"Staff are caring and ensure children are safe through safe sleeping practice and ensuring dietary requirements are met."

At its last inspection in 2018, The Village Nursery was rated 'Outstanding'.

To improve, the report recommended that the nursery should 'ensure the leader's support for staff is sharply focused on improving practice and subject knowledge'.

The report continued: "Leaders support staff effectively to manage the demands of their work.

"There are strong shared values across the nursery, which help each child achieve their full potential.

"However, support and coaching for staff does not sufficiently focus on improving the practitioner's teaching of the curriculum.

"This reduces opportunities to reflect on quality throughout the nursery and enhance individual practice."

The Village Nursery registered in 2008 and employs 12 members of childcare staff, eight at level 3, two at level 4, one at level 5 and an unqualified apprentice.

The nursery opens five days a week from 7.30am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year and provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

The report said: "The setting fosters strong relationships with families. There is a constant flow of information about how to support children's learning at home.

"Families share children's experiences, achievements and challenges."