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St. Edwin's Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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4.3(3 parent reviews) ·St. Edwin's Church Hall, The Green, Darlington, DL2 2LR · Darlington
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Darlington

About this day nursery

St. Edwin's Pre-School in Darlington, established in 2023, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 21st May 2025, the pre-school operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, during term-time and some school holidays.

The dedicated staff are committed to providing a high-quality pre-school experience. Children at St. Edwin's Pre-School develop very good relationships with staff, often seeking them out for comfort.

Parents consistently comment on how happy their children are. The curriculum is ambitious, with a clear focus on the skills children need to learn.

Staff provide a range of activities to extend learning, including weekly music groups and French classes, building on children's interests and life experiences. Children learn to recognise their names and numbers through everyday activities, such as using a self-registration board.

There is a strong emphasis on road safety education, with staff using books and games to teach children about stopping and waiting before crossing. The pre-school also focuses on promoting children's health through good hygiene practices, including handwashing and teeth brushing demonstrations.

Children are encouraged to develop independence through tasks like putting on their own shoes and coats and serving their own snacks. Managers provide good support for staff development, especially in areas like communication and language, which has increased their confidence in identifying children who may need additional support.

Staff work closely with parents, sharing detailed information about the curriculum and their child's progress through newsletters and inviting them to events.

What it's like

Staff at St. Edwin's Pre-School are dedicated to providing a high-quality pre-school experience. Many children have moved to the pre-school from other providers and children have a very good relationship with staff, seeking them out for cuddles. Children also learn to keep themselves safe, such as using knives safely to chop snacks and understanding road safety.

A welcoming environmentStrong parent partnershipFocus on independenceVaried learning activitiesRoad safety educationGood hygiene practices

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St. Edwin's Pre-School

Last inspected 21 May 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff at St. Edwin's Pre-School are dedicated to providing a high-quality pre-school experience. Many children have moved to the pre-school from other providers and children have a very good relationship with staff, seeking them out for cuddles. Children also learn to keep themselves safe, such as using knives safely to chop snacks and understanding road safety.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide a range of activities to extend children's learning, including a weekly music group and French classes.
  • Staff have a clear curriculum focus, using group activities and free play to teach children about road safety.
  • Children learn to recognise their names and numbers through everyday activities, such as using a self-registration board.
  • Staff plan a range of opportunities to support children's language and communication through stories, songs, and new vocabulary.
  • Children learn how to keep themselves healthy with good hygiene practices, including handwashing and teeth brushing demonstrations.
  • Staff support children's independence by encouraging them to put on shoes and coats and serve their own snacks.
  • Managers support staff development through training, improving their skills in communication and identifying children needing additional support.
  • Staff work well with parents, sharing detailed curriculum information, newsletters, and inviting them to afternoon tea.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan more effective ways to support younger children's learning
  • 2make expectations clearer at all transition times to support children's engagement and concentration.
Inspection #10392767 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents and carers comment on how happy their children are.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers support staff well to develop their knowledge and skills. They are now more confident to identify children who would benefit from additional support.

Outdoor space

Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe when crossing the road. They use books and games to reinforce messages about stopping and waiting until it is safe to cross. On some occasions, such as when children move from the carpet to outside, staff do not make their expectations clear.

Parent Reviews of St. Edwin's Pre-School

4.3
(3)
Derek Hall
3 years ago

Lovely village church set in a prominent place overlooking the village and the river Tees

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Inspection history

Date: May 2025

  • June 2025Good
  • May 2025Good

Frequently asked about St. Edwin's Pre-School

About the setting

St. Edwin's Pre-School registered in 2023 and is located in Darlington. The pre-school employs three members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. It opens during term time and some school holidays, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The pre-school provides government funded childcare.

URN
2729756
Registered person
St Edwin's Pre-School Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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