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Our Ladys Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
·Henshaw Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BE · North Northamptonshire
Number of places
18 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
North Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Our Ladys Preschool in Wellingborough, established in 1999, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 to 4 years. 30pm during term-time, the preschool received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in its latest inspection on 20 June 2022.

Children attending Our Ladys Preschool consistently demonstrate happiness and feel secure, confidently engaging in daily routines and developing independence. They show very good behaviour, responding positively to staff expectations, and learn about healthy living through activities like dental hygiene and exploring various foods.

Staff are skilled at integrating learning into play, for instance, by exploring shadows outdoors and offering books and activities that align with children's interests. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children spending significant time making "potions" using herbs from the garden and drawing around their body shadows to observe movement.

While staff generally support children's communication and language development well, there is an identified area for improvement in extending the speaking skills of children who are learning English as an additional language. Relationships between staff and children are strong, with staff adeptly extending learning through interactions.

Parents confirm their children enjoy the setting, though the preschool is working to improve communication regarding individual children's learning and how parents can support this at home.

What it's like

Children clearly show that they feel happy and safe at the setting, confidently engaging in routines and demonstrating independence. They behave very well, responding to staff expectations, and explore healthy living by learning about dental hygiene and varied foods. Staff adeptly integrate learning into play, such as exploring shadows and providing relevant books and activities related to children's interests.

Happy and safe environmentGood behaviourHealthy living educationStrong staff-child relationshipsOutdoor learning focus

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8.45am until 3.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Our Ladys Preschool

Last inspected 20 June 2022 · Emily Lofts

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 clearly show that they feel happy and safe at the setting, confidently engaging in routines and demonstrating independence. They behave very well, responding to staff expectations, and explore healthy living by learning about dental hygiene and varied foods. Staff adeptly integrate learning into play, such as exploring shadows and providing relevant books and activities related to children's interests.

Inspector highlights

  • Children clearly show that they feel happy and safe at the setting.
  • Children behave very well and listen carefully to the consistently high expectations from staff.
  • Children find out all about how to be healthy, exploring different foods and learning about dental hygiene.
  • Staff communicate effectively as a team and have regular appraisals and opportunities for further training.
  • Relationships between staff and children are very strong, with staff skilfully extending children's learning through interactions.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide parents with more information about their individual children's learning and share ideas how on they can offer further support at home
  • 2develop staff's understanding of how to support children who are learning English as an additional language.
Inspection #10072586 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents confirm their children enjoy coming to the setting.

parents feel less well informed about their children's learning and development.

Parents say they are not always informed about how they can support their own child's learning further at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children spend sustained periods of time making potions outside, using herbs from the garden. Staff support children to draw around their body shadows with chalk to observe how the shadows move.

EAL / language support

However, occasionally, children who are learning English as an additional language are not supported as well to develop their speaking skills. Sometimes, staff repeat back to children when they speak in two- or three-word phrases, instead of extending the sentences to help expand their vocabulary even further.

Inspection history

Date: March 2004

  • July 2022Good
  • June 2022Good
  • February 2016Good
  • January 2016Good
  • July 2015Requires improvement
  • October 2010Good
  • September 2010Good
  • January 2008Outstanding
  • March 2004Good

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