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Rudloe Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
·Leafy Lane Playing Fields, Leafy Lane, Corsham, SN13 0LD · Wiltshire
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Rudloe Pre School, established in 2018, operates on non-domestic premises in Corsham, providing a welcoming and secure environment for children aged 2 to 4 years during term-time. 55pm.

Rated \"Good\" by Ofsted in January 2022, children confidently separate from their parents and engage in a variety of activities, from painting and sand play to recognising letter sounds and numbers. The curriculum encourages children to revisit and discuss what they have learned, with staff having high expectations for their development.

The pre-school effectively supports children who speak English as an additional language, monitoring their progress to ensure developmental gaps close. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with children enthusiastically playing in the fresh air, using equipment like tricycles, balls, climbing walls, and beams to develop their physical and balancing skills.

What it's like

Children feel safe and secure at this welcoming pre-school. They confidently choose activities and show good hand-to-eye coordination. Older children consolidate their learning by recognising letter sounds and numbers.

Safe and securePositive partnershipsOutdoor playGood progressHigh expectations

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8.55am to 2.55pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rudloe Pre School

Last inspected 20 January 2022 · Charlotte Jenkin

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 safe and secure at this welcoming pre-school. They confidently choose activities and show good hand-to-eye coordination. Older children consolidate their learning by recognising letter sounds and numbers.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show that they feel safe and secure as they confidently separate from their parents and enter this welcoming pre-school.
  • Staff have high expectations of the children.
  • Children benefit from very positive partnerships with parents.
  • The manager and staff have received support and training from the local authority and improved practice since the last inspection. Staff know the children's individual learning needs well, along with their interests and what they need to learn next.
  • Children are keen to go outside and play in the fresh air.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff understand the importance of giving children more time to think about and answer their questions, to enable them to express their thoughts and ideas more effectively
  • 2monitor children's engagement in activities to offer more consistent challenge to their learning.
Inspection #10197433 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

although they cannot enter the pre-school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, communication with key staff is good.

they know what their children are learning and their individual targets.

they receive ideas on how to continue learning at home, which supports a consistent approach towards children's learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff monitor the progress of children who speak English as an additional language, to check their language development. This means gaps in children's development are closing and they all make good progress through the areas of learning.

Outdoor space

Children are keen to go outside and play in the fresh air. They use a variety of equipment to develop their physical skills, riding tricycles, kicking and throwing balls, and using the climbing wall and beams to develop their balancing skills.

Inspection history

Date: May 2021

  • February 2022Good
  • January 2022Good
  • June 2021Requires improvement
  • May 2021Requires improvement

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