Opening hours
Monday to Thursday, sessions are from 8am to 3.30pm. On Friday, sessions are from 9am to 3.30pm.
Acle Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Norfolk
About this day nursery
Acle Pre-school, located in Norwich, operates as a registered charity overseen by a voluntary committee and staffed by a dedicated and enthusiastic team. The pre-school's core philosophy centres on providing a nurturing, home-like environment brimming with opportunities for children to explore and discover.
They emphasise fostering strong partnerships with parents, ensuring each child's individual interests and developmental needs are met to help them reach their full potential, ultimately building strong foundations for a bright and happy future. The curriculum is largely story-based, with a significant focus on communication and language development, alongside the six other learning areas outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
The pre-school employs a continuous provision and child-led activity approach, encouraging children to learn through play, revisit activities to solidify their understanding, and develop self-esteem, independence, and confidence. They aim to offer a secure and joyful space where children are encouraged to learn at their own pace, engage in new experiences, experiment with various materials, acquire social and communication skills, express themselves, and build pre-literacy and numeracy abilities.
Our ethos
Our ethos is to provide children with a homely environment, rich with opportunities to explore and discover. We pride ourselves on a strong parent partnership where every child's interests and needs are met to ensure they meet their full potential, setting firm foundations for a bright and happy future.
What it's like
Staff create a welcoming atmosphere as children arrive at this friendly pre-school, greeting them warmly and chatting about their morning. They nurture close relationships with key children, who show they feel safe and happy. The curriculum is well sequenced and tailored to meet all children's needs, helping new children settle quickly with engaging activities like listening games.
Charity-runStory-based curriculumChild-led activitiesStrong parent partnership
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Established
2002
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Acle Pre-School
Last inspected 17 October 2023 · Helen Oakden
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff create a welcoming atmosphere as children arrive at this friendly pre-school, greeting them warmly and chatting about their morning. They nurture close relationships with key children, who show they feel safe and happy. The curriculum is well sequenced and tailored to meet all children's needs, helping new children settle quickly with engaging activities like listening games.
Inspector highlights
- Staff plan a 'story based' curriculum that allows children to develop a love of books.
- Children make connections in their learning.
- Children's independence is promoted, and they are involved in decision-making.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well.
- Parents are extremely happy with the service provided by the pre-school.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to minimise disruption to children's purposeful play to allow children time to finish activities to their own satisfaction.
Inspection #10301067 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
their children are making fantastic progress and that staff are dedicated and caring.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff use visual aids to help children understand what is happening next. One-to-one sessions are used to build on children's growing vocabulary.
Outdoor space
Children had recently shared their ideas for ways to improve outdoor play areas.
Parent Reviews of Acle Pre-School
5.0
(2)
angel mummy 2020
a year ago
My daughter Crystal goes here 3 days a week and loves it he speech has came on lovely since she been coming and her learning just improves more and more lovely staff also would recommend
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Tanya Kirkpatrick
6 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: June 2010
- October 2023Good
- January 2018Good
- June 2017Good
- January 2014Good
- June 2010Good
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