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Gaddesby School Community Pre-school

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
·
5.0(1 parent reviews)
·Village Hall, 20 Ashby Road, LEICESTER, LE7 4WF · Leicestershire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Gaddesby School Community Pre-school, located in Gaddesby, Leicestershire, provides early years education for children aged primarily from 2 to 4 years old. As a community pre-school, it is often closely linked with the local primary school, offering a smooth transition for children moving into reception year.

The pre-school typically focuses on a play-based learning approach, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to support children's development across various areas, including communication, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional growth. The setting usually offers flexible session times to accommodate the needs of families, often including morning and afternoon sessions.

Being a community pre-school, it often prides itself on fostering strong relationships with parents and the wider community, creating a supportive and nurturing environment for young children. The curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity, independence, and a love for learning through a variety of engaging activities both indoors and outdoors.

The staff are dedicated professionals who aim to provide a stimulating and safe environment where every child can thrive and develop at their own pace, preparing them for their future educational journey.

What it's like

Children are happy and secure at this welcoming pre-school. They enjoy lively action songs and games, which contribute to their physical development skills. Children have very good independence skills, managing their own toileting and handwashing, and are developing skills for school.

Community Pre-schoolEYFS FrameworkPlay-based Learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Session types

Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions, Full day sessions

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Age range

2 to 4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Gaddesby School Community Pre-school

Last inspected 6 April 2022

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 happy and secure at this welcoming pre-school. They enjoy lively action songs and games, which contribute to their physical development skills. Children have very good independence skills, managing their own toileting and handwashing, and are developing skills for school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and secure at this welcoming pre-school.
  • Staff engage children as they read familiar stories with animation in their voices, helping them to develop a strong interest in books.
  • The deputy manager and staff know the children well and amend the curriculum to meet their current learning needs.
  • Staff provide good opportunities for children to benefit from fresh air and enjoy outdoor learning, promoting their interest in nature.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well with their individual plans and one-to-one support.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to recognise how to further challenge children's learning and extend their knowledge to support them to make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10138448 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that they would recommend the pre-school to others.

Those spoken to give a 10 out of 10 rating and say they would not change anything.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well with their individual plans and one-to-one support. This helps these children to make good progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Staff provide good opportunities for children to benefit from fresh air and enjoy outdoor learning. Following on from spotting lots of birds in the outdoor space and noticing some nesting birds, staff provide children with binoculars and pictures of birds to identify the different species. This helps to promote children's interest in nature and living things.

Parent Reviews of Gaddesby School Community Pre-school

5.0
(1)
Steph Buck
6 years ago

Fantastic pre school with brilliant caring staff.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2009

  • April 2022Good
  • November 2014Outstanding
  • December 2009Good

Frequently asked about Gaddesby School Community Pre-school

About the setting

Gaddesby School Community Pre-school registered in 1997 in Gaddesby, Leicestershire. The pre-school employs six members of childcare staff, five of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The manager holds early years professional status. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, term time only, with sessions from 9am to 12 midday, 9am to 1pm, or 9am to 3pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
226349
Registered person
Gaddesby School Community Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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