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Chatterbox Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·United Reformed Church, Saffron Lane, LEICESTER, LE2 6TE · Leicester
Number of places
45 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Leicester

About this day nursery

Chatterbox Pre-School Limited, situated in Leicester, offers a welcoming and well-resourced environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. 30pm, the pre-school was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 7th July 2022.

The setting prides itself on its inviting atmosphere, with toys and activities thoughtfully arranged to motivate children to learn. Staff foster positive relationships, often engaging children with stories and introducing new vocabulary to expand their understanding.

The pre-school supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively; parents value the strong communication with staff, who work alongside parents and other professionals to set personalised targets and provide one-to-one support using additional funding. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with a diverse garden area split into two: one for active play with tricycles and scooters, and another dedicated to quieter activities like storytelling and imaginative play.

Children are encouraged to develop independence skills, such as hanging their bags and opening their own food packaging. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on communication and language skills through 'fun time' activities, which also benefits children who speak English as an additional language.

What it's like

Children are keen to arrive at this inviting and well-resourced pre-school. Toys and activities are attractively arranged to entice and motivate children to learn. Children show positive relationships with staff when they snuggle into them and sit on their knee to listen to a story, and staff extend their understanding by introducing new words.

Inviting and well-resourcedStrong parent partnershipsEffective SEND supportVaried outdoor playFocus on communicationIndependence skills

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday during school term time, 8.20am until 3.30pm.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chatterbox Pre-School

Last inspected 7 July 2022 · Hayley Ruane

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are keen to arrive at this inviting and well-resourced pre-school. Toys and activities are attractively arranged to entice and motivate children to learn. Children show positive relationships with staff when they snuggle into them and sit on their knee to listen to a story, and staff extend their understanding by introducing new words.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has introduced a 'Book Share' scheme to encourage a love of books and support children's learning at home.
  • The manager and staff reflect on their practice and make improvements, such as dividing the garden for different activities.
  • Parents highly value conversations with staff, especially for children with SEND, and staff work with parents and professionals to set targets.
  • The manager and staff focus their curriculum on supporting children's communication and language skills through 'fun time' activities.
  • Children learn independence skills, such as hanging bags and opening food packaging.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to adapt their interactions with older children to manage the noise level, so that children can consistently hear what is happening around them
  • 2support staff to be consistent in reinforcing rules and boundaries with older children during planned group times.
Inspection #10076577 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Parents highly value the conversations they have with staff to help them to support their children's development, especially for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work with parents and other professionals to set targets to help children with SEND to progress; for example, children are helped to join other children when they play. Additional funding is used effectively to provide one-to-one support from staff to support children's individual needs.

Outdoor space

Children are very keen to play outdoors where they are physically active. The garden is divided into two areas: one for physically active play like tricycles and scooters, and another for activities such as storytelling and imaginative play.

Parent Reviews of Chatterbox Pre-School

5.0
(1)
Paul McCullock
4 years ago

An excellent preschool environment. Very well organised.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2016

  • July 2022Good
  • May 2016Good

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