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Our Lady's Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
·312 High Street, St. Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AR · Bromley
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Bromley

About this day nursery

Our Lady's Pre-School, situated in Orpington, offers a nurturing and engaging environment where children learn through play. The pre-school prides itself on its strong community feel, actively involving parents in various aspects of their children's development.

The dedicated and caring staff create a welcoming atmosphere, focusing on fostering personal skills, good manners, and academic foundations. Children are encouraged to explore and grow, transitioning from shy individuals to confident learners.

The curriculum emphasises interactive and age-appropriate activities, preparing children for primary school by developing their communication skills, social interactions, and early literacy and numeracy. The pre-school has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, commending the professional, friendly, and kind team for their contributions to children's development and education.

The setting is consistently maintained to be clean and tidy, ensuring a healthy and stimulating space for all children.

What it's like

Children feel very happy at this warm and welcoming setting. Staff develop strong, trusting bonds with children, which helps children to gain confidence to explore the stimulating environment. Leaders and staff are highly ambitious and motivated, creating focused learning stations and a language-rich environment to ensure children make good progression.

Learning through playStrong community feelExperienced and caring staffSchool readiness

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Our Lady's Pre-School

Last inspected 29 November 2024 · Tania Poulton

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 feel very happy at this warm and welcoming setting. Staff develop strong, trusting bonds with children, which helps children to gain confidence to explore the stimulating environment. Leaders and staff are highly ambitious and motivated, creating focused learning stations and a language-rich environment to ensure children make good progression.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff are highly ambitious and motivated to ensure children make good progression.
  • Staff create a language-rich environment with a big focus on communication and language skills through role modelling and repetitive use of sign language and song.
  • Leaders and staff are very supportive towards all children and families, understanding their needs and abilities to plan effectively.
  • Staff teaching interactions are strong, igniting conversation with children through play and skilfully questioning them.
  • Parent partnership is effective; parents appreciate the clear communication and speak highly about how happy their children are to attend the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen opportunities for children to take appropriate risks and challenges to enhance their resilience and independence further.
Inspection #10359962 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

speak highly about how happy their children are to attend the setting.

Parents speak about the wide range of different learning opportunities for children, alongside the wealth of artwork they receive at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive exceptional support. Staff work with specialist agencies to further support families and children, and can identify early intervention signs; therefore, all children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Staff and leaders have an aspiring curriculum, both indoors and outdoors. However, staff do not consistently allow children to develop their own independence and resilience to challenges, for instance, being able to independently support with hygiene tasks.

Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • December 2018Good
  • November 2015Good
  • February 2012Good

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