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Crick Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
·Crick CP School, Main Road, Northampton, NN6 7TU · West Northamptonshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Crick Pre-School, located in Northampton, offers high-quality early education and childcare with an experienced team, operating from a classroom within Crick Primary School. This co-location fosters strong links with the school and ensures a smooth transition for children.

The pre-school caters to children aged 2 and up, providing a safe, caring, and welcoming environment where each child receives individual attention to develop and enjoy their time. As a registered charity and member of the Early Years Alliance, any surpluses are reinvested to enhance facilities and the learning environment.

The pre-school is managed by a voluntary committee of parents, ensuring parental involvement in decisions regarding their children's welfare. They focus on delivering a stimulating environment with high staff-to-child ratios and engaging learning-through-play activities, while also keeping parents informed and involved.

What it's like

Children settle quickly at pre-school, building positive friendships. They enjoy art activities, focusing on colours and creating pictures. Children are eager to learn, confidently participating in music activities and showing their friends how to play instruments.

Ofsted Rated GoodForest SchoolCharity-runLocated within Primary School

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per session, with options for three-hour or six-hour sessions. Rates are age-banded for two-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds. Funded entitlement can be used to cover session costs for qualifying children.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • 2 year olds 3 hour session£16.80 / session
  • 2 year olds 6 hour session£33.60 / session
  • 3-4 year olds 3 hour session£16.20 / session
  • 3-4 year olds 6 hour session£32.40 / session
  • Additional (voluntary) fee£1 / session

Good to know

  • Charges are based on three-hour and six-hour sessions, with rates split by age band.
  • Funding of 15 or 30 hours per week can be used to cover the full cost of eligible sessions.
  • A voluntary fee per session is added to cover extra-curricular activities, with an option to opt out.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday (term-time only) 9am - 12pm and 12pm - 3pm

Age range

2 years up

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Morning Session, Afternoon Session

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Crick Pre-School

Last inspected 22 September 2021 · Melanie Eastwell

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 settle quickly at pre-school, building positive friendships. They enjoy art activities, focusing on colours and creating pictures. Children are eager to learn, confidently participating in music activities and showing their friends how to play instruments.

Inspector highlights

  • Management and staff work well together, planning activities to build on children's existing knowledge.
  • Staff feel supported by the management, receiving regular supervision and professional development.
  • Staff use information from home experiences to plan activities, widening children's exposure to things like books.
  • Staff promote children's communication and language skills well through clear communication and effective questioning.
  • Staff are effective at meeting each child's individual needs and promoting their emotional well-being.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the organisation of large group activities to ensure that they are meaningful for all children taking part.
Inspection #10144356 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

However, on occasion, large group activities are too long and complicated for some children, and they become distracted and lose interest. Those who need additional support are treated calmly by staff and all children enjoy the praise they receive when they have their turn.

Outdoor space

During a game outside, staff suggest how children can work together to find items to work as builders and make a 'patio'. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021

Date: March 2016

  • September 2021Good
  • January 2020Requires improvement
  • March 2016Good

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