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St Georges Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
·St Georges Hall, Lilac Street, Halifax, HX3 5BT · Calderdale
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Calderdale

About this day nursery

St Georges Pre-School, located in Halifax, HX3 5BT, has been providing quality childcare since its registration in 2008. Operating Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm during term time, the pre-school caters to children aged 2 to 4 years.

The latest Ofsted inspection on 26th February 2024 rated the setting as "Good" in all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children are welcomed enthusiastically and are encouraged to self-register, fostering a sense of belonging.

The dedicated staff, all holding appropriate Level 3 early years qualifications, provide a caring and sensitive environment where singing is a regular part of the daily routine, supporting communication and early reading skills. The pre-school effectively supports children with English as an additional language and works closely with other agencies, including the health visitor, to provide early and specialist support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Parents consistently express happiness with the care and communication they receive, particularly valuing the weekly text message updates on their child's activities.

What it's like

Children enter the pre-school enthusiastically, self-registering by finding their names, which gives them a sense of belonging. Staff welcome each child through song during group time and again for those joining at lunchtime. Staff interactions are caring and sensitive, fostering good relationships with key persons and sparking children's interests, leading to engaged play. Children are supported in developing physical skills indoors and outdoors, learning to manage risks safely on equipment like the slide and skilfully negotiating space on bicycles outside.

Enthusiastic welcomeCaring interactionsSinging routinesHealth and hygieneParent communicationSEND support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am until 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Georges Pre-School

Last inspected 26 February 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enter the pre-school enthusiastically, self-registering by finding their names, which gives them a sense of belonging. Staff welcome each child through song during group time and again for those joining at lunchtime. Staff interactions are caring and sensitive, fostering good relationships with key persons and sparking children's interests, leading to engaged play. Children are supported in developing physical skills indoors and outdoors, learning to manage risks safely on equipment like the slide and skilfully negotiating space on bicycles outside.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enter the pre-school enthusiastically and self-register, fostering a sense of belonging.
  • Staff interactions are caring and sensitive, leading to good relationships with key persons and engaging play.
  • Regular singing is integrated into the daily routine to support communication and early reading skills.
  • Children learn about good health and hygiene routines, including teeth brushing and germ protection.
  • Parents are happy with the care and communication from the pre-school, including weekly updates.
  • The manager and staff work with other agencies to provide early and specialist support, particularly with the health visitor.

Areas to develop

  • 1Provide phonics training for staff to improve sequencing of early literacy activities.
  • 2Ensure a written summary is provided to parents as part of the progress check at age two.
  • 3Develop the induction programme to include all safeguarding elements earlier for new staff.
Inspection #10308258 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff work with other agencies to ensure early and specialist support is provided, particularly closely with the health visitor.

Outdoor space

Children are supported in developing physical skills both indoors and outdoors, learning to manage risks safely on equipment like the slide and skilfully negotiating space on bicycles outside.

EAL / language support

Staff ensure that children who speak English as an additional language are well supported within the provision.

Inspection history

Date: June 2014

  • February 2024Good
  • March 2018Good
  • June 2014Good

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