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Downside Pre-School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Oct 2022)
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3.5(2 parent reviews) ·Chaul End Lane, Luton, LU4 8EZ · Luton
Number of places
75 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Luton

About this day nursery

Downside Pre-School CIO, established in 1999, offers high-quality education and care for children aged 2-5 years. Located in a purpose-built facility in Luton, LU4 8EZ, the preschool provides a stimulating, open-plan environment where children can engage in a variety of self-initiated activities, both indoors and outdoors.

The dedicated and passionate staff team, all highly qualified and trained in Paediatric First Aid, ensure a safe, fun, and educational experience tailored to each child's individual learning needs. The preschool prides itself on being inclusive and accessible, with ample experience in supporting children with additional needs.

Parents are encouraged to be involved, with opportunities to participate in fundraising and stay updated through newsletters and an online platform called Tapestry, which allows them to view their child's daily progress. Downside Pre-School is committed to fostering an environment where children thrive through play, develop their individual voices, and learn their rights and responsibilities.

Our ethos

Downside Pre-School is committed to fostering an environment where children thrive through play, develop their individual voices, and learn their rights and responsibilities. The preschool provides a stimulating, open-plan environment where children can engage in a variety of self-initiated activities, both indoors and outdoors.

What it's like

Children's laughter fills the air in this welcoming pre-school. Staff show an excellent understanding of what children need to progress and expertly use exciting activities that support this. Children behave exceptionally well, and staff are excellent role models.

Purpose-built facilityHigh-quality education and careInclusive environmentExperienced and qualified staffChild-initiated play

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

M-F: 7.30am – 3.15pm

Age range

2-5yr olds

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Downside Pre-School

Last inspected 10 October 2022

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

What it's like to attend

Children's laughter fills the air in this welcoming pre-school. Staff show an excellent understanding of what children need to progress and expertly use exciting activities that support this. Children behave exceptionally well, and staff are excellent role models.

Inspector highlights

  • The quality of teaching is outstanding, with staff planning broad learning experiences that build on what children can do.
  • The special educational needs coordinator is highly skilled, promptly identifying children's needs and providing exceptional support.
  • Tailored training is exceptional and enhances the learning experience for all children.
  • Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision that all staff help create.
  • The pre-school is an integral part of the local community, holding events to bring together people of all faiths, cultures and beliefs.
Inspection #10233632 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator is highly skilled. Promptly identifying children's needs and providing exceptional support ensures children's progress. Detailed individual plans contribute to the progress they make. Parents learn how to use the same interventions at home. Continuity of care and learning between home and the pre-school enhances children's development. Parents praise the staff for how well they share information about children's development.

Outdoor space

Children learn about the world by listening to sounds in the garden. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

EAL / language support

The pre-school supports children who speak English as an additional language.

Parent Reviews of Downside Pre-School

3.5
(2)
Emma-Jayne Cianciaruso
10 years ago

This school is lovely! The staff are amazing. They will do everything they can to assure the well being of a child. The only thing that didn't suit our family (hence the -1 star) is the fact it is a VERY religious school. Even after talking to the teachers & previous head, they still forgot & included our child in things such as prayer when we asked not to. Eventually it was remembered though. Both my daughters do miss this school

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Inspection history

Date: November 2008

  • October 2022Outstanding
  • October 2016Outstanding
  • September 2013Good
  • November 2008Good

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