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Glenhills Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
·The Memorial Hall, Dorothy Avenue, Leicester, LE2 9JD · Leicestershire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Glenhills Pre-School, located in Leicester, provides a nurturing childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted on its latest inspection on 7th October 2021, the pre-school operates term-time.

Children are welcomed with cheerful staff and consistent arrival routines, fostering a strong sense of belonging and confidence. 45 pm.

Children at Glenhills Pre-School engage in activities that encourage problem-solving and concentration, such as exploring different shapes of wood to build a table. Staff are calm and patient, promoting turn-taking and sharing, which helps children develop friendships and kindness.

The curriculum focuses on supporting children's emotional well-being upon starting and enhancing communication and language skills. For children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), staff are well-informed about individual needs and tailor learning plans for progress.

The setting also prioritises physical health and well-being, offering many opportunities for active play, including obstacle courses. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children enjoying activities like painting and exploring diggers in the soil.

Staff ensure there are enough adults to supervise children safely as they move freely between indoor and outdoor areas. Furthermore, children have opportunities to interact with unfamiliar people, such as sports coaches and during visits to the on-site community library and café, building confidence in social situations.

What it's like

Children are happy to leave their parents with big smiles and are greeted cheerfully by staff. They show good levels of confidence and feel safe, eager to talk to visitors about their creations. Children learn how to problem solve and concentrate on achieving their goals.

Good Ofsted rating2-4 years age rangeTerm-timeStrong emotional supportFocus on communicationActive outdoor learning

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 8.45am-11.45am; Wednesday and Thursday: 8.45am-2.45pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Glenhills Pre-School

Last inspected 7 October 2021

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 to leave their parents with big smiles and are greeted cheerfully by staff. They show good levels of confidence and feel safe, eager to talk to visitors about their creations. Children learn how to problem solve and concentrate on achieving their goals.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are clear on consistent arrival routines, giving them a sense of belonging and helping them feel unique and valued.
  • Children learn how to problem solve and are encouraged to develop their own ideas.
  • Staff are calm and patient, using fair and consistent messages to encourage turn-taking and sharing.
  • Children have many opportunities to be active to support their health and well-being.
  • Staff provide children with good opportunities to become more outgoing with unfamiliar people, such as sports coaches and library visits.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide staff with more specific feedback during supervisions to raise the quality of education to an even higher level
  • 2support staff to review the organisation of indoor resources to promote children's engagement more effectively during child-led play.
Inspection #10190984 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know their key children well and can say exactly what each child needs to learn next, to make further progress. The current focus for learning is to support children's emotional well-being when they first start and communication and language.

Outdoor space

Staff plan the environment, indoors and outdoors, with resources that interest the children. For example, outdoors, children thoroughly enjoy painting and exploring diggers in the soil. Staff regularly check there are enough adults in each area to ensure children's safety is assured when they access indoors and outdoors freely.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

7 October 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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