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Radipole Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
·Ratcliffe Hall, 1 Queens Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5EX · Dorset
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

Radipole Pre-school provides a nurturing, joyful, and supportive setting where children can thrive and progress through engaging play and diverse activities. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to cater to both individual needs and group dynamics, ensuring a balanced learning experience.

In June 2024, the pre-school received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to quality education and care. Situated at Ratcliff Hall, the pre-school is easily accessible and offers a stimulating environment for early childhood development.

What it's like

Children arrive confidently, motivated to learn and join in. Leaders and staff have carefully designed an ambitious curriculum. They implement this through daily routines that promote children's learning and development of fundamental skills over the long term.

Play-based learningOfsted rated good

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Radipole Preschool

Last inspected 13 June 2024 · Jonathan Payne

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 arrive confidently, motivated to learn and join in. Leaders and staff have carefully designed an ambitious curriculum. They implement this through daily routines that promote children's learning and development of fundamental skills over the long term.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have a well-defined curriculum and a good understanding of the fundamental learning skills that children need to learn and develop effectively.
  • Leaders are ambitious and continually seek ways to improve and develop staff.
  • Leaders have successfully developed staff's use of assessment.
  • The staff are good role models of language.
  • The children's behaviour is good.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities consistently receive the targeted support they need to make rapid progress.
Inspection #10349791 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff welcome children and their families to be part of a community of learners, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders work with external agencies to secure the specialist support that children need. Staff are well-informed of children's individual needs and modify their interactions with them to help their development.

Outdoor space

The report does not contain explicit information about the outdoor space or how children use it.

Inspection history

Date: September 2004

  • July 2024Good
  • June 2024Good
  • September 2018Good
  • January 2016Good
  • December 2015Good
  • March 2011Outstanding
  • March 2011Outstanding
  • January 2008Requires improvement
  • September 2004Good

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