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Heathcot Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
·78 Windsor Road, Coppice, Oldham, OL8 1RP · Oldham
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Oldham

About this day nursery

Heathcot Pre-School Ltd, located in Oldham, OL8 1RP, has been a cornerstone of early childhood education for over 24 years, providing nurturing care and engaging learning experiences for children aged 2 to 5 years since its establishment in September 1999. The pre-school prides itself on its commitment to quality, which has been consistently recognised by Ofsted, earning them a "Good" rating as an Early Years Provider.

The institution encourages parental involvement and offers a dedicated online portal for parents. They maintain transparency through accessible documentation, including Ofsted reports, and provide clear channels for communication and feedback.

Emphasising a holistic approach to development, Heathcot Pre-School integrates various activities into its curriculum, aiming to foster a love for learning in a supportive environment. The pre-school is easily contactable via phone and email, and detailed information about its operation, including policies and procedures, is available on its website.

What it's like

Children eagerly engage in exciting and varied self-initiated play and develop good recall and memory skills. Managers and staff are ambitious for children's progress, building effective challenge into the curriculum and ably using routines to develop key skills. Children learn to play safely, consider others, and respond well to instructions.

Established since 1999Ofsted rated "Good"Catres for children aged 2-5

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8.45am to 11.45am and 12.30pm to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Heathcot Pre-School

Last inspected 8 July 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 eagerly engage in exciting and varied self-initiated play and develop good recall and memory skills. Managers and staff are ambitious for children's progress, building effective challenge into the curriculum and ably using routines to develop key skills. Children learn to play safely, consider others, and respond well to instructions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children eagerly engage in exciting and varied self-initiated play.
  • The promotion of children's speech and emerging literacy is noticeably effective.
  • Children benefit from a regular routine and structured teaching in small groups.
  • Parent partnership is a strength, with parents overwhelmingly happy with their children's progress.
  • Continuous professional development is highly promoted, and staff feel valued.

Areas to develop

  • 1To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should develop staff's knowledge in the area of mathematics so this is as strongly embedded as other areas of learning, to further enhance children's development.
Inspection #10129234 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents comment that staff see each child as 'unique'

they are confident that their child's individual needs are met

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children's individual needs are quickly identified, and staff work with parents to make individual support plans. Funding accessed for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is used well, for example, to fund additional staff, meaning children, including those with SEND, make good progress. The setting supports children with SEND.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed children indoors and outdoors, paying attention to how effective the curriculum is for children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: November 2005

  • July 2022Good
  • September 2015Outstanding
  • June 2012Good
  • November 2005Outstanding

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