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St Lawrence Pre-school (North Wingfield)

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
·The Rectory, St. Lawrence Road, CHESTERFIELD, S42 5HX · Derbyshire
Number of places
35 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

St. Lawrence Pre-School, located in North Wingfield, Chesterfield, operates as a charity with company limited by guarantee status. The pre-school is situated in a versatile building, utilising a main hall, a smaller room, a fully equipped kitchen, and its own dedicated outdoor play space.

Committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education, the pre-school adheres to The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, fostering a child-centred approach where activities are tailored to each child's developmental stage. They offer a balanced programme combining child-initiated exploration and adult-guided learning, both indoors and outdoors.

The pre-school maintains a high adult-to-child ratio, ensuring individual attention and care, with each child assigned a key person for support. Emphasising a positive and inclusive environment, St. Lawrence Pre-School prioritises equal opportunities for all children and families, celebrating diversity and encouraging social skills.

While primarily Christian, the pre-school also acknowledges and celebrates other faiths and festivals. They strive to collaborate with parents and carers, recognising their crucial role in their child's development.

Our ethos

We have a positive approach giving each child and their family equal opportunities, regardless of race, colour, ability, gender, sexual orientation or background. We encourage social skills in caring and understanding towards others and the environment. We are a predominantly Christian Pre-School that has an awareness of and celebrates other faiths and festivals. We aim to give the very best in Pre-School education to children. You, as parents/carers, are supported, encouraged and appreciated in your vital role, and we will work in partnership with you.

What it's like

Staff encourage children to be independent, such as peeling fruit and pouring drinks. They provide ample time for transitions, helping children prepare for activities like outdoor play or mealtimes. Staff offer praise to motivate children, supporting them in doing as much as possible for themselves.

Charity-runOfsted rated GoodChild-centred curriculum

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Food

Access to a fully fitted kitchen

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Lawrence Pre-school (North Wingfield)

Last inspected 16 November 2023

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

Staff encourage children to be independent, such as peeling fruit and pouring drinks. They provide ample time for transitions, helping children prepare for activities like outdoor play or mealtimes. Staff offer praise to motivate children, supporting them in doing as much as possible for themselves.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers conduct home visits to meet children and their families before they start.
  • Staff identify appropriate next steps in learning for children, including those with SEND.
  • Staff provide home-learning activities to enable children to continue learning at home.
  • Staff provide activities to strengthen children's small muscles, helping with early writing skills.
  • Staff ensure children have healthy meals and access to fresh drinking water.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop effective behaviour management strategies which provide a consistent approach to better support children's understanding of positive behaviour
  • 2organise the environment, with particular reference to small-group and one-to- one work, to ensure that children are able to fully engage and do not have their learning disrupted.
Inspection #10316303 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents are positive about the care their children receive."

"They appreciate that staff ensure early help is in place for children who require additional support."

"Parents state this has positively impacted their children's speech and language development."

"They say communication from staff is good, and they value the time their children get to take part in outdoor activities."

"Parents feel their children are well prepared for school."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers and staff understand children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), by gathering information during home visits and identifying appropriate next steps in learning. Parents appreciate that staff ensure early help is in place for children who require additional support, noting a positive impact on their children's speech and language development.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy outdoor play where staff help them create a track for bikes, supervise balance activities, and encourage play with fallen leaves. This develops agility, confidence, coordination, and strengthens muscles.

Inspection history

Date: December 2008

  • November 2023Good
  • June 2018Good
  • January 2014Good
  • December 2008Good

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