Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:00 - 18:30
S4YC Out of school Club and Preschool - Bishop Wilson
Ofsted: Needs attention·Bishop Wilson C of E Primary School, Puddington Lane, NESTON, CH64 5SE · Cheshire West and Chester
Number of places
32 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2025
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
About this early years setting
S4YC Out of School Club and Preschool - Bishop Wilson, registered with Ofsted in 2012, is a childcare setting located in Neston, operating from Bishop Wilson C of E Primary School. The nursery provides care for children aged 1 to 11 years, with a total capacity of 32 children.
Open Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 18:30, the setting offers an all-year provision, catering to families' needs outside of term time. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring a structured approach to learning and development.
Staff at S4YC Out of School Club and Preschool - Bishop Wilson are skilled in providing tailored care, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working collaboratively with parents and other professionals to support individual learning journeys. Children benefit from daily opportunities for outdoor exercise, engaging in activities such as climbing, running, and jumping in muddy puddles, which helps to develop their physical skills.
The setting fosters a welcoming and safe environment, where children form secure relationships with staff, contributing to a sense of happiness and confidence. Parents frequently commend the seamless transition process and their children's eagerness to attend, highlighting the nurturing atmosphere and dedicated care provided by the committed staff.
What it's like
Children eagerly arrive at this welcoming and safe setting, independently engaging in play after taking off their coats. Staff form close bonds with the children, who are happy and confident in their nurturing care. Staff use their knowledge of children to plan learning that links to their current interests, making adjustments and offering resources to support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to engage.
Welcoming and safeStrong parent partnershipsTailored SEND careOutdoor play opportunitiesChild-centred learning
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All_year
Registered with Ofsted
2012
Ofsted Inspection — new report card
Needs attention
Last inspected Dec 2025
Grade summary
Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.
Category grades
AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesNeeds attention
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionNeeds attention
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Age range
1 to 11
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted report for S4YC Out of school Club and Preschool - Bishop Wilson
Last inspected 4 December 2025
Actions the provider must take
- Leaders strengthen the implementation of the curriculum and routines effectively to support children's deep engagement and continuous learning.
- Leaders support staff to implement learning that allows children to explore similarities and differences in cultures beyond their own experience.
What it's like to attend
Children eagerly arrive at this welcoming and safe setting, independently engaging in play after taking off their coats. Staff form close bonds with the children, who are happy and confident in their nurturing care. Staff use their knowledge of children to plan learning that links to their current interests, making adjustments and offering resources to support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to engage.
Inspector highlights
- Children generally start the setting at age-appropriate development or above, making steady progress.
- Managers and staff have good knowledge of each child's individual needs, gathering information to provide appropriate care.
- Children demonstrate that they feel incredibly safe, happy and confident in the care of the staff.
- Managers work hard to be inclusive, and families describe them as welcoming and supportive.
- Strong partnerships are in place with parents and the local school, supporting children's smooth transition and readiness for their next stage of learning.
- The curriculum is generally well planned to support children's progress across the 7 areas of learning.
Areas to develop
- 1Ensure the curriculum and routines are broad and challenging, so children are supported to build on their current skills and knowledge. (Completion Date: 09/01/2026)
- 2Ensure children have appropriate support to explore the similarities and differences in the wider communities, to help them build an awareness of diversity. (Completion Date: 09/01/2026)
Inspection #10075288 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff offer tailored care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work with parents and other professionals to develop consistent approaches to supporting learning for children where gaps in learning have been identified, sharing ideas and reviewing strategies that help children to make progress. This helps children to experience greater consistency between learning at the setting and at home.
Outdoor space
Children have healthy snacks and daily opportunities for outdoor exercise. They enjoy climbing, running, balancing and jumping in muddy puddles, developing their physical skills.
Inspection history
Date: April 2013
- December 2025Needs attention
- January 2020Good
- July 2016Good
- April 2013Requires improvement
Frequently asked about S4YC Out of school Club and Preschool - Bishop Wilson
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