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Somercotes Stars Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·North Somercotes C of E School, School Lane, Louth, LN11 7QB · Lincolnshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Somercotes Stars Pre-School in Louth, Lincolnshire, offers a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop a strong understanding of themselves and others. Registered in 2012, this childcare setting, operating on non-domestic premises at North Somercotes C of E School, prides itself on fostering personal, social, and emotional growth.

The dedicated team, comprising five childcare staff with three holding Level 2 or above qualifications, helps children navigate their emotions and promotes a culture of respect. Children learn affirmations like "I am important, I am brave" and engage in activities that build their knowledge of the world around them, often with great enthusiasm in the diverse outdoor learning environment.

The setting is open Monday to Friday, term-time only, from 8 am to 6 pm, providing funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. The pre-school has shown significant improvement, achieving a "Good" rating in its latest inspection, a testament to the manager's efforts in strengthening governance and enhancing support for children's communication and language development.

Children are motivated by a "Rainbow Rules" system that encourages positive social behaviours and independence, such as preparing their own breakfast.

What it's like

Children who attend this setting are supported to gain a deep understanding of themselves and others around them. Staff pay high regard to children's personal, social and emotional development. They care about how children feel and strive to help children understand their emotions. During large-group times, children proudly repeat the affirmations of the day, 'I am important, I am brave'. With support from staff, they go on to explain the different emotions that they are feeling. Staff promote a culture of respect, where children learn to express themselves freely. This creates a friendly community of shared values, where children's mental health and emotional well-being are prioritised.

Deep understanding of self and othersStrong emotional developmentRespectful cultureDiverse outdoor learningImproved communication supportPositive social behaviour

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Somercotes Stars Pre-School

Last inspected 15 May 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children who attend this setting are supported to gain a deep understanding of themselves and others around them. Staff pay high regard to children's personal, social and emotional development. They care about how children feel and strive to help children understand their emotions. During large-group times, children proudly repeat the affirmations of the day, 'I am important, I am brave'. With support from staff, they go on to explain the different emotions that they are feeling. Staff promote a culture of respect, where children learn to express themselves freely. This creates a friendly community of shared values, where children's mental health and emotional well-being are prioritised.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are supported to gain a deep understanding of themselves and others around them.
  • Staff pay high regard to children's personal, social and emotional development.
  • Children proudly repeat the affirmations of the day, "I am important, I am brave".
  • Staff promote a culture of respect, where children learn to express themselves freely.
  • Staff have created an outdoor environment that is diverse in learning opportunities.
  • The manager has ensured the action set following the previous inspection has been met.
  • Staff have worked to improve the support they give children's communication and language development.
  • Children are highly motivated to earn stars through following the "Rainbow Rules".
  • Staff offer children a range of opportunities to develop their independence, have choices and become involved in the running of the setting.
  • The teaching that children receive from staff when they join in with an adult-led activity is engaging and of high quality.
  • Staff successfully tailor the curriculum for children with emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1Act promptly when children with emerging SEND are identified, by making timely referrals to specialist services so that children receive targeted support as soon as possible.
  • 2Support staff to respond to younger children quickly and consistently when they are less engaged in learning to help maintain their focus and concentration.
Inspection #10266425 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff successfully tailor the curriculum for children with emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They complete training courses to develop their teaching practices. Because of this, all children are making progress. The manager makes some referrals for support from external agencies when this is needed.

Outdoor space

Staff have created an outdoor environment that is diverse in learning opportunities. Some children check on the seeds they have recently planted and are excited to see that some are sprouting. Others confidently manoeuvre their bodies as they climb a tree, with close adult support to ensure their safety. A group of children find a bee and demonstrate their prior learning as they explain that the bee is 'our friend', but we must be careful of its spike because it can sting. Children are building their knowledge and using it to navigate the world around them.

Parent Reviews of Somercotes Stars Pre-School

5.0
(2)
Jill Pickering
7 years ago

. My daughter went there never miss a day that says something.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: February 2013

  • May 2023Good
  • November 2022Inadequate
  • March 2017Good
  • February 2013Good

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