Opening hours
Monday to Thursday, from 9am until 3pm, and on Friday, from 9am until midday, during school term time.
St. Annes Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
Number of places
27 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Waltham Forest
About this day nursery
St. Annes Pre-School, located at 200a Larkshall Road, Chingford, London E4 6NP, is a well-established childcare setting that has been registered since 2010. Operating as a childcare on non-domestic premises, the pre-school provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 4.
Since its last inspection on 28th November 2023, the pre-school has maintained its 'Good' Ofsted rating across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Managers and staff are enthusiastic and work collaboratively, fostering a strong partnership with parents to ensure children receive the best possible start to their learning journey.
The curriculum is child-led, allowing staff to build on individual children's interests and prior knowledge, promoting curiosity and a love for learning. The setting prioritises children's well-being and emotional development, creating a secure and encouraging atmosphere where children can develop confidence and social skills.
What it's like
Managers and staff warmly greet the children on arrival. Key persons know the children well, which supports children to develop secure attachments to staff. Staff work closely with parents to identify children's starting points, establish what children can do and build on their interests. Staff provide an interesting and inspiring environment, which encourages children to enthusiastically take part and grow in confidence and learning.
Good Ofsted ratingStrong parent partnershipsChild-led curriculumEnthusiastic staffEffective safeguarding
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term_time_only
Established
2010
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for St. Annes Pre-School
Last inspected 28 November 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Managers and staff warmly greet the children on arrival. Key persons know the children well, which supports children to develop secure attachments to staff. Staff work closely with parents to identify children's starting points, establish what children can do and build on their interests. Staff provide an interesting and inspiring environment, which encourages children to enthusiastically take part and grow in confidence and learning.
Inspector highlights
- Managers and staff warmly greet the children on arrival. Key persons know the children well, which supports children to develop secure attachments to staff.
- Staff work closely with parents to identify children's starting points, establish what children can do and build on their interests.
- Staff provide an interesting and inspiring environment, which encourages children to enthusiastically take part and grow in confidence and learning.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged children make good progress.
- The manager and staff have strong partnerships with parents. Parents value the support and work staff do and can see the benefits for their children.
- Staff provide an environment where children hear words and have opportunities to communicate with each other throughout the day.
- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- Staff understand their responsibilities to safeguard children. They attend child protection training to keep their knowledge up to date and are able to recognise the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and/or neglect.
Areas to develop
- 1Ensure sufficient time is taken to thoroughly prepare the children and environment before planned activities begin.
Inspection #10308323 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported to join in with activities and snack times with other children, which strengthens their social and communication skills. Staff promptly identify gaps in children's learning and swiftly put strategies in place to help them move forward in their education. Staff speak with other professionals to review children's progress and share information about their learning and development.
Parent Reviews of St. Annes Pre-School
4.0
(1)
ANNETTA “NUTTYNETÑETS” CHRISTIAN
8 years ago
My Daughter and myself got Christened here when she was 4yrs old, she is 21yrs old now.. I enjoy taking my GodChildren we like to come here at Xmas & bank holidays when they have a car boot or a harvest festival day..
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Inspection history
Date: October 2010
- November 2023Good
- March 2018Good
- November 2015Good
- October 2010Good
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