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[South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. St. Marks Pre-School # St. Marks Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Somerset Road, SALISBURY, SP1 3BL · Wiltshire Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Wiltshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St. Marks Pre-School, located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, opened in 1970 and re-registered in new premises in 2013. This well-established setting operates from the grounds of Wyndham Park Infant School and St. Marks Junior School. The pre-school provides a nurturing environment where children from 2 to 4 years old are happy and eager to engage in various activities, from digging for "dinosaur bones" to painting flowers. Children develop good focus and concentration, demonstrating kindness and consideration towards their peers and the staff. St. Marks Pre-School fosters a sense of independence and confidence in children, encouraging them to choose toys and involve their friends in play. The emphasis on positive relationships with staff and peers helps children feel secure and encourages them to express their feelings and ask questions. Parents consistently report their children are happy and feel involved in their learning journey at this "Good" rated pre-school. What it's like Children are happy when they arrive and are eager to go into pre-school to play. They have access to a wide variety of resources and staff provide interesting activities that spark children's interests. Children are kind and considerate; they listen and follow rules well. They talk about sharing and have good, secure relationships with the staff who care for them. Happy and eager children Ambitious curriculum Strong key-person system Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm. Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 1970 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St. Marks Pre-School Last inspected 10 March 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are happy when they arrive and are eager to go into pre-school to play. They have access to a wide variety of resources and staff provide interesting activities that spark children's interests. Children are kind and considerate; they listen and follow rules well. They talk about sharing and have good, secure relationships with the staff who care for them. Inspector highlights - Children are happy when they arrive and are eager to go into pre-school to play. - Children have access to a wide variety of resources and staff provide interesting activities that spark children's interests. - Children are kind and considerate; they listen and follow rules well. - Children confidently choose from the toys independently and involve their friends in their games. - The manager and committee provide staff with good support to ensure that they can carry out their roles and responsibilities effectively. - The manager and staff provide an ambitious curriculum that is implemented well throughout the pre-school. - Key-person systems are strong and well established. Staff know the children well and they work closely with children's parents to support children's individual needs. - Staff are skilled at supporting children's communication and language skills and use good methods to encourage children to think and use new words. - Staff support children to have a positive approach to learning, demonstrating confidence and independence as they explore and play with their peers. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and staff understand their responsibility to keep children safe. - Staff have a good understanding of the signs of possible abuse or neglect and they know the procedures that they should follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. Areas to develop - 1 Continue to develop planning to ensure that all children are challenged in their learning, so that they achieve to the highest level. - 2 Strengthen the organisation of group activities so that all children, including those who are more quiet and less confident, can be more involved. Inspection #10214355 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181589) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St. Marks Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10214355 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181589)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457663) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-marks-pre-school-sp1-3bl-ey457663) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff identify children who need extra support and provide an adapted curriculum to close gaps in their development, working closely with other professionals to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need. Outdoor space The garden has been developed to provide children with resources and equipment to develop their physical skills. Children confidently use bicycles and enjoy climbing and balancing. EAL / language support Staff provide additional support for children who speak English as an additional language, learning words in children's home languages to help them communicate their needs. ## Parent Reviews of St. Marks Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLH9lal2MitKR4LlE3WLDf8LUGKZp6sl0s0udXvcOdo3qY2ig=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jed Dennis a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyMG9tTmNBEAE!2m1!1s0x4873eb7a4a42a511:0x1f7e0f5e8839519) Reviews from Google for St. Marks Pre-School. 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