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Penguin Pre-School in Great Yarmouth

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
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3.0(2 parent reviews) ·Newtown Methodist Church, Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4DB · Norfolk
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Penguin Pre-School, established in 1993, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 5 years old. The pre-school, a registered charity (Charity No. 1039260), prides itself on fostering social skills and laying strong foundations for future education.

It operates from Newtown Methodist Church, having moved from previous locations at St Pauls Church and Newtown Community Centre. With a dedicated team of 13 experienced Early Years Professionals, Penguin Pre-School is committed to continuous staff training to incorporate the latest knowledge in early years care and education.

The pre-school’s philosophy centres on a child-centric approach, encouraging confidence, independence, and inquisitiveness. They believe in working closely with parents and carers, considering themselves an extension of the child’s family, and prioritising the child’s voice in their development.

The pre-school has been rated "Good" in all areas by OFSTED in its last inspection in 2015 and is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, during term time.

Our ethos

Penguin Pre-School's philosophy centres on a child-centric approach, encouraging confidence, independence, and inquisitiveness. They believe in working closely with parents and carers, considering themselves an extension of the child’s family, and prioritising the child’s voice in their development.

What it's like

Children make good progress in this warm, welcoming pre-school. Staff support them to build strong bonds and settle into the daily routine with ease. Children make steady progress and grow in confidence, ready for the next stage of their learning, including starting school.

Charity-runExperienced staffChild-centred approachOFSTED Good rating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

8:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday term time only

Age range

2-5 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Staff

13

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Penguin Pre-School

Last inspected 23 April 2025

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 make good progress in this warm, welcoming pre-school. Staff support them to build strong bonds and settle into the daily routine with ease. Children make steady progress and grow in confidence, ready for the next stage of their learning, including starting school.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff promote children's independence through daily routines.
  • The pre-school reflects the diverse cultures of the children who attend.
  • Staff identify where children need extra support and plan this into the curriculum.
  • Leaders are knowledgeable and passionate about their roles, providing staff with a clear professional development programme.
  • Leaders and staff build strong relationships with parents, sharing information about children's care and learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop their teaching further to embed consistency and help achieve the highest quality across the provision
  • 2continue to improve how information is gathered from and shared with all parents.
Inspection #10380752 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They say staff are approachable and their children are happy and settled.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get strong support at the pre-school. Staff provide early interventions and tailored help, for example, using talking boards and picture cards. Leaders work closely with parents and external professionals to identify gaps in learning and seek extra support when needed.

Parent Reviews of Penguin Pre-School

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I used to go here back in 2005. Great times!

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Inspection history

Date: September 2011

  • April 2025Good
  • June 2019Good
  • March 2015Good
  • September 2011Good

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