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Moorside Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
·Moorside County Primary School, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4HT · Lancashire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
3–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Moorside Pre-School, located in Lancaster, offers high-quality early education and care for children aged 3 and above. Situated within the Moorside Primary School grounds, the pre-school benefits from a serene environment surrounded by woodland and open spaces while still having access to the school's facilities.

It operates as a registered charity and focuses on providing a nurturing, community-based approach to learning and development. The pre-school aims to create a safe and secure environment where children quickly become engaged in their play, as highlighted by an Ofsted report in 2022.

They invite prospective families to arrange a tour to learn more about their daily routines, activities, and ethos, ensuring it's the right fit for their child's early years journey. The dedicated and knowledgeable staff are committed to fostering a caring atmosphere and a high-quality learning experience for all children.

What it's like

Children and their families receive a warm welcome from staff at this nurturing pre-school. Children quickly become absorbed in their play, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. Staff model good manners and treat each other with respect, and children are kind and considerate to one another as they play.

Charity-runCommunity-based approachNurturing environmentLocated within primary school

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged hourly for sessions outside of funded hours, with monthly invoicing in advance. A consumable charge applies per core funded session or full day, except for families receiving Early Years Pupil Premium. Morning snack is included, but parents must provide packed lunches and nappies.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • All fees are invoiced monthly in advance via email.
  • Morning snack is included in fees.
  • Parents must provide a packed lunch and nappies.
  • Consumable charges do not apply to families receiving Early Years Pupil Premium.
  • New fee rates will be introduced in September 2025.

Key facts

Session types

Breakfast Club, Core AM, Core PM, Extended PM, Full Core Day

Food

Morning snack included; packed lunch to be provided by parents.

Opening hours

8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

3 years old and upwards

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Moorside Pre-School

Last inspected 30 September 2022 · Donna Thorpe

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 and their families receive a warm welcome from staff at this nurturing pre-school. Children quickly become absorbed in their play, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. Staff model good manners and treat each other with respect, and children are kind and considerate to one another as they play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop independence and self-care skills, preparing them for school routines.
  • Children are inquisitive about the natural world and enjoy exploring the woodland area.
  • The manager has developed an ambitious curriculum and staff know children's needs well.
  • Physical development is supported through building with large objects and fine motor activities.
  • Parents are very complimentary about the pre-school and the progress their children make.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consider the learning needs of all children during group activities, so that all children develop good listening and attention skills
  • 2extend the time given to children to respond to questions, to support the development of communication and language skills.
Inspection #10233316 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say their children settle quickly, as staff visit them at home before they start to attend the pre-school.

Parents are happy with the progress their children make.

They appreciate the information staff share with them to help them to support learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Effective assessment processes ensure that staff swiftly identify children who need additional support. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to support the progress of children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children are inquisitive about the natural world and enjoy feeding birds in the woodland area, where staff take them. They develop their gross motor skills as they build and construct with large objects in the outdoor area.

EAL / language support

The pre-school support children with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language.

Inspection history

Date: December 2013

  • September 2022Good
  • November 2016Good
  • December 2013Good

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