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St Josephs Pre School Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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4.9(15 parent reviews) ·St Joseph's Parish Centre, Hind Hill Street, HEYWOOD, OL10 1AQ · Rochdale
Number of places
90 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

St Josephs Pre School Nursery, established in 2012, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years old. 45am to 5pm, the nursery closes for two weeks over Christmas.

St Josephs Pre School Nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 31st January 2024. Leaders and staff foster a positive and caring environment where children quickly become familiar with routines and develop a positive attitude to play and learning.

The curriculum focuses on developing children's personal, physical, and communication skills, preparing them well for their onward education. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress.

The dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents to create tailored learning plans when developmental gaps are identified, ensuring individual needs are met. Children have access to a large outdoor area, where staff encourage physical activities like running, jumping, and cycling.

The nursery also helps children learn about the wider world and different cultures through various activities and visits to local places such as libraries and schools.

What it's like

Leaders and staff create a positive and caring environment for children. Children quickly become familiar with routines and develop a positive attitude to play and learning. Children learn to build relationships with others and display kindness.

Positive environmentStrong communication focusIndividualised learningOutdoor playCultural awarenessEffective safeguarding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 5pm. It is closed for two weeks at Christmas.

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Josephs Pre School Nursery

Last inspected 31 January 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Leaders and staff create a positive and caring environment for children. Children quickly become familiar with routines and develop a positive attitude to play and learning. Children learn to build relationships with others and display kindness.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery is well organised, led and managed, with leaders reflecting on their work and swiftly acting on findings to improve the service.
  • Support for children's communication and language development is given high priority by staff who plan key vocabulary and share books.
  • Staff closely monitor each child's progress and, if gaps are identified, they consult parents and the SENCo to plan and implement individualised learning programmes.
  • Staff are skilled in supporting children to develop their early mathematical understanding, using equipment effectively and introducing counting through rhymes.
  • Leaders and staff help children learn about the world and different cultures through activities and visits to local places like libraries and schools.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.

Areas to develop

  • 1help children to learn to listen and respond to instructions more effectively
  • 2help children to learn how to make consistently healthy choices in relation to food and drinks.
Inspection #10327390 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, learn new knowledge, skills and behaviours at a good rate. If gaps in development are identified, staff consult with parents and carers and the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo). Together, they plan a programme of learning that focuses on each child's individual needs, which is quickly implemented and reviewed regularly to ensure all children make progress in their development.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy the time they spend in the large outdoor area. Staff encourage children to develop physical skills such as running, jumping, and pedalling, which helps children to be physically active.

Parent Reviews of St Josephs Pre School Nursery

4.9
(15)
Shinobu Kocho
3 months ago

I used to actually go to this nursery- I don’t remember much but all I do remember is that once I was injured and all of the teachers helped so much. And i wish that i could relive going here again because it was just so great

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Becky Wroe
10 months ago

fab nursery all 3 of my girls have done so well. staff are great especially steph and Ricky were going to miss you all xx

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0161
8 years ago

Both me & my daughter love this nursery she has come on loads with diffrent things the auntys are all very lovely warm and very caring. Could fault this nursery one bits its 💯% amazing. Will defo be sending my nxt daughter to this nursery when old enuff ☺

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Joanna Martin
3 years ago

Great preschool. I have both my children there and intend to send my youngest when he's two. Aunties are so lovely and helpful, my kids adore them and always find themselves excited at 'school' time

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FLONEL NIG LTD
10 months ago

It was so amazing, very big thank you to ALL the teachers, we appreciate you 🥰

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Inspection history

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