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Ridings Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
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5.0(2 Google reviews) ·Flood Street, Ockbrook, DERBY, DE72 3RF · Derbyshire
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this early years setting

Ridings Pre-School is a term-time only setting in Derby for children aged two to four. It operates from Monday to Friday, with sessions running from 9am until 3pm. At its inspection in February 2022, Ofsted rated the pre-school 'Good'. The inspector noted that children are enthusiastic, follow the daily routines, and confidently select what they want to play with. Staff are focused on supporting language and early literacy skills, and they learn about children's home experiences to broaden them at the pre-school.

Children have access to outdoor play, where they use equipment to develop balance and learn how to change direction. The pre-school has a forest school programme, which includes activities like using a mud slide to build confidence and physical skills. According to the Ofsted report, staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. They work with parents and other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Parents told the inspector they felt well informed about how to help their child's learning at home.

What it's like

Children enter the pre-school full of enthusiasm and excitement, understanding and following the daily routine. They confidently move around the rooms selecting what they want to play with from a range of interesting opportunities. Children are eager to take part in activities, concentrating for long periods, and staff respond to their interests to support their learning.

Breastfeeding friendly

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ridings Pre-School

Last inspected 4 February 2022

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 enter the pre-school full of enthusiasm and excitement, understanding and following the daily routine. They confidently move around the rooms selecting what they want to play with from a range of interesting opportunities. Children are eager to take part in activities, concentrating for long periods, and staff respond to their interests to support their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are eager to take part in activities and have a positive attitude to their learning.
  • The manager is reflective and supports her staff, encouraging training and new ideas, such as a forest school.
  • Staff focus on supporting children's language and early literacy skills in preparation for their future learning.
  • Staff find out about the experiences children have at home, so they can broaden these at the pre-school.
  • Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, teaching them right from wrong and helping them manage emotions.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on the staff's knowledge of the curriculum intent so that they are clear about what skills and knowledge they want children to gain from activities and experiences.
Inspection #10131238 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"parents say that they feel well informed about how to help their child's learning at home."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work with parents and professionals when children have special educational needs and/or disabilities. They take prompt action to identify concerns and support them accordingly.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing outside and use the equipment safely. They learn new skills, such as how they can use their arms to help them balance as they walk on planks and learn how to change direction. The forest school supports children to be more adventurous outside and develop their physical skills further, for example, building up their confidence to venture down a mud slide.

Google Reviews of Ridings Pre-School

5.0
(2 Google reviews)
Glenys Crooks
2 years ago

Wonderful family friendly summer fair ☺️ reflective of the love and care provided by this happy community asset! Thank you team 👍😍

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Inspection history

Date: January 2004

  • March 2022Good
  • February 2022Good
  • March 2016Outstanding
  • February 2016Outstanding
  • May 2011Outstanding
  • March 2011Outstanding
  • October 2007Good
  • October 2007Outstanding
  • January 2004Good

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