Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, during term time. Holiday play scheme during school holidays from 9am to 4pm.
Noak Bridge Pre-School believes in fostering a fun and stimulating learning environment where each child's unique developmental pace and learning style are respected. They implement a play-based approach combined with in-the-moment planning, ensuring children are engaged and inspired by their activities and experiences.
The pre-school prides itself on having a team of qualified staff, with each child assigned a designated key-worker. All staff members are trained in first aid and child development.
Nestled within the grounds of Noak Bridge Primary, the pre-school operates from a secure, purpose-built area. Beyond daily learning, children have opportunities to participate in regular events, including trips within the local community to explore nature.
An active Parents Committee, composed of parent volunteers, plays a crucial role in ensuring the pre-school operates in the best interests of the community's children and their families. The pre-school highly values community involvement and actively seeks support through various fundraising initiatives to provide essential resources and subsidies for events and trips.
What it's like
The dedicated management team and equally committed staff have created a highly ambitious curriculum, ensuring all children receive the support and guidance they need to thrive. Meticulous planning of the exciting environment inspires children to explore and investigate for themselves, as staff have a deep-rooted knowledge of how children learn. The curriculum builds effectively on what children already know to extend and challenge their learning to the highest level, preparing them for successful future learning.
The preschool offers discounted Adventure Island wristbands, which include a donation directly to the setting.
Good to know
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, during term time. Holiday play scheme during school holidays from 9am to 4pm.
Term time / All Year
Mixed
Established
2000
Last inspected 3 October 2024 · Lynn Hartigan
What it's like to attend
The dedicated management team and equally committed staff have created a highly ambitious curriculum, ensuring all children receive the support and guidance they need to thrive. Meticulous planning of the exciting environment inspires children to explore and investigate for themselves, as staff have a deep-rooted knowledge of how children learn. The curriculum builds effectively on what children already know to extend and challenge their learning to the highest level, preparing them for successful future learning.
Inspector highlights
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents express their complete satisfaction and gratitude for the quality care and learning their children receive. They speak highly of the pre-school and say that the team is friendly and professional. Parents welcome the use of exciting and meaningful home-learning resources and the information available to continue learning at home.
Inclusion & environment
The report does not provide specific details about SEND provision, but states that staff ensure all children receive the support and guidance they need to thrive.
The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.
Date: June 2004
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