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Spire Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
·Belmont Centre, Belmont Road, UCKFIELD, TN22 1BP · East Sussex
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Spire Pre-School, located at the Belmont Centre in Uckfield, East Sussex, was registered in 2009 and operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, achieving a "Good" rating from Ofsted in its latest inspection on September 15, 2022. The pre-school fosters a nurturing environment where children aged two to three years develop self-confidence and assurance.

They learn to interact positively with adults and peers, sharing and taking turns, and understanding established routines effortlessly. The staff at Spire Pre-School are attuned to children's developmental needs, providing engaging activities and continuously assessing their progress.

This thoughtful approach ensures that children are happy, engaged, and making excellent strides in their learning journey. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday, from 8:15 am until 3:45 pm, during school term times, and offers funded early education for children aged two, three, and four years.

With seven dedicated staff members, six of whom are qualified in early years, Spire Pre-School is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience within the local community of Uckfield, TN22 1BP, valuing parent involvement and clear communication about their children's learning and development.

What it's like

Children are self-confident and assured in this caring and welcoming pre-school. They interact confidently with adults and include them in their play. They know how to share and to take turns. Children have great fun and are happy in the pre-school; for instance, they laugh with pleasure as they jump and splash in the water, and they make wet footprints on the ground. They feel safe and secure, understanding how to minimise risk, such as always wearing helmets when riding the balance bicycles. Children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy books. They eagerly perform the actions to familiar stories and join in with the words they know.

Self-confident childrenEngaging activitiesSupportive staffPositive relationships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8.15am until 3.45pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Spire Pre-School

Last inspected 15 September 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are self-confident and assured in this caring and welcoming pre-school. They interact confidently with adults and include them in their play. They know how to share and to take turns. Children have great fun and are happy in the pre-school; for instance, they laugh with pleasure as they jump and splash in the water, and they make wet footprints on the ground. They feel safe and secure, understanding how to minimise risk, such as always wearing helmets when riding the balance bicycles. Children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy books. They eagerly perform the actions to familiar stories and join in with the words they know.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are self-confident and assured in this caring and welcoming pre-school.
  • Children interact confidently with adults and include them in their play.
  • Children have great fun and are happy in the pre-school.
  • Staff plan engaging activities to meet the needs of the children.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
  • The manager has a vision to promote children's independence skills.
  • Staff provide a wide range of opportunities for children to develop their communication and language skills.
  • Children have wide-ranging opportunities to develop their physical and social skills.
  • Staff support the development of children's early writing effectively.

Areas to develop

  • 1Enhance further the opportunities and resources for children to practise everyday skills to support their developing independence
  • 2Review arrangements to evaluate staff practice and provide targeted training opportunities to help develop individual staff practice.
Inspection #10214585 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff liaise with external professionals and deliver the activities they suggest to help to support good progress.

Inspection history

Date: April 2010

  • September 2022Good
  • October 2016Good
  • January 2012Good
  • April 2010Good

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