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St George's Pre-School (Taunton)

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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4.2(6 parent reviews) ·St George's Catholic Primary School, The Mount, Taunton, TA1 3NR · Somerset
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

St George's Pre-School in Taunton, established in 2014, operates from purpose-built accommodation within St George's Catholic School. Governed by a board of trustees, the pre-school offers a nurturing environment where children aged two to four years thrive in a 'Good' rated setting by Ofsted, following its latest inspection on November 28, 2022.

The dedicated staff, including a manager with a level 5 early years qualification, create strong relationships with children and families, tailoring the curriculum to each child's individual needs and interests. The pre-school excels in promoting cultural diversity, celebrating differences, and supporting children who speak English as an additional language with specialist resources and external partnerships.

Children benefit from a rich array of community-based experiences, including visits to the local primary school and church, fostering a broad understanding of the world around them. Parents consistently report positive experiences, highlighting the effective communication and comprehensive support for their children's learning and development.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled and have positive relationships with their key person. Staff know children very well and plan the personalised curriculum based on their next steps in learning. The setting works with parents to find out about children's interests and use this to inform planning and the activities they provide.

Good Ofsted ratingPersonalised curriculumStrong parent partnershipsCultural diversity celebratedCommunity engagement

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

9am until 3.15pm, each weekday

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St George's Pre-School (Taunton)

Last inspected 28 November 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and settled and have positive relationships with their key person. Staff know children very well and plan the personalised curriculum based on their next steps in learning. The setting works with parents to find out about children's interests and use this to inform planning and the activities they provide.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled and have positive relationships with their key person.
  • Staff know children very well and plan the personalised curriculum based on their next steps in learning.
  • The setting works with parents to find out about children's interests and use this to inform planning and the activities they provide.
  • Staff promote respect for cultural diversity very well, celebrating differences and similarities between children and families.
  • The setting provides a wealth of experiences via the local community, including visits to the primary school and outings to the church and a wildlife area.
  • Parents are very positive about the strong partnerships established with them, describing the good care and support given to them and the children.
  • The manager is committed to providing high-quality and inclusive care, demonstrating reflective practice and identifying areas for improvement.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having a good understanding of their responsibilities.
  • The manager and staff have a good understanding of their responsibility in recognising and reporting any concerns about a child's welfare.
  • The pre-school receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

Areas to develop

  • 1support children to develop their mark-making skills further
  • 2strengthen the quality of interactions between staff and children to develop their speaking and listening skills even more.
Inspection #10233906 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported with individual learning activities to help them make good progress.

EAL / language support

Staff support children who speak English as an additional language well, using picture cards to develop understanding and English usage, and learning key words in children's home languages to help them feel secure. The setting also has excellent partnerships with external agencies, with translators visiting weekly to provide specialist support.

Parent Reviews of St George's Pre-School (Taunton)

4.2
(6)
Vivian Paul
2 years ago

My son is getting all the help he needs, thanks to the staff (especially the manager, Caroline). I am happy he started attending St George’s Pre-school the time he did.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2014

  • November 2022Good
  • February 2017Outstanding
  • September 2014Good

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