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Hart Common Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Westhoughton Rangers Football Club, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL5 2BX · Bolton
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Bolton

About this day nursery

Hart Common Pre-School, established in 2008, operates weekdays from 9am to 3pm during term-time only, catering to children aged 2 to 4 years. Rated "Good" by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 10 January 2023, the pre-school provides a welcoming and settled environment where children confidently engage with staff and routines.

The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to develop all seven areas of learning, using engaging themes to capture children's interest. Staff prioritise communication and language development through daily activities such as nursery rhymes, stories, and targeted small-group sessions.

Children are encouraged to explore the outdoor environment with free-flow access, enjoying activities like splashing in puddles while learning about the weather. This focus on outdoor learning extends to community exploration, with nature walks that help children understand the world around them.

The pre-school also strongly supports children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with leaders and staff communicating concerns early to provide targeted interventions. Parents appreciate the "excellent communication" from staff, who gather detailed information about children's likes and dislikes before they start to ensure a smooth transition.

Children are encouraged towards independence, from self-registration to choosing their own drinks and putting on aprons for painting.

What it's like

Children arrive at this pre-school happy and settled, supported by friendly staff who help them with self-registration. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, encouraging children to regulate emotions and resolve conflict, fostering empathy. Children also develop independence through activities like choosing their own drinks and putting on aprons.

Happy and settled childrenOutdoor explorationStrong communication skillsIndependence fosteredEffective parent partnershipsTargeted SEND support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

9am to 3pm on weekdays

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hart Common Pre-School

Last inspected 10 January 2023

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 arrive at this pre-school happy and settled, supported by friendly staff who help them with self-registration. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, encouraging children to regulate emotions and resolve conflict, fostering empathy. Children also develop independence through activities like choosing their own drinks and putting on aprons.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy and settled, and confidently engage with staff and routines.
  • The curriculum focuses on all seven areas of learning, using themes to capture children's interest.
  • Communication and language are high priorities, with opportunities for nursery rhymes, stories, and targeted small-group activities.
  • Children confidently explore the outdoor environment with free-flow access.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to explore their community, such as local nature walks.
  • Staff gather information about children before they start to help them settle.
  • Children's progress is regularly reviewed through assessment, and interventions are quickly targeted.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to develop mathematical skills through engaging activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to be clear in their learning intentions for children, to provide them with the best possible outcomes
  • 2strengthen the programme for professional development of staff to provide them with precise training to help develop their teaching skills to a higher level.
Inspection #10263331 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff also regularly communicate any concerns in children's development. As a result, interventions are quickly targeted to encourage progress.

Outdoor space

Children are confident to explore the outdoor environment. They have free-flow access between indoors and outdoors, enabling them to choose where they would like to play. Children show excitement as they splash through puddles in their raincoats and umbrellas, using their large motor skills as they brush away the rain, and staff use this opportunity to talk to the children about the weather.

Parent Reviews of Hart Common Pre-School

5.0
(3)
Mary-Kate Lockwood
2 years ago

My youngest loves this pre-school! He has come on so much! When my son started at 2, he hadn't been anywhere other than with me and family, he settled in really quickly and loves going. Even though he has his Keyworker Rachel (who's been amazing!) June, Lyndsey and Emma all know him just as well! These ladies are brilliant! I'll be sad to see him leave, but I know my son has come on so much, because of his time at HCPS😄🥰

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Paul Dickin
8 months ago

I can honestly say that this is an amazing place for children to attend. The staff are so friendly and are great with the children. It is a fantastic learning environment. My son is about to leave to go on to school and he's more than ready for this due to how much he has learnt here. Me and my wife have seen him grow up and advance over the years that he has been at hart common pre school. We have a 2nd son and will definitely be sending him here as well. Update to this review. We sent our 2nd son here and I can only say good things again. He's had an amazing time whilst he's been at this nursery and has developed so quickly in confidence and speech amongst other things. This nursery is amazing and all the staff are. He will truly miss this place as he has made so many wonders friend and memories.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2014

  • January 2023Good
  • April 2017Good
  • February 2015Good
  • May 2014Requires improvement

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