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St Pauls Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
·Invicta Community Hall, Strandfield Close, LONDON, SE18 1LA · Greenwich
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Greenwich

About this day nursery

30pm during term-time, caring for children aged 2 to 4 years old. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 12th July 2024, rated the pre-school as 'Good'.

Children are well-supported in their learning through age-appropriate activities based on their interests, and staff enhance their knowledge through interactions in play, introducing new words and mathematical concepts. The learning environment promotes independence by allowing children free access to equipment.

The curriculum is ambitious, fostering an understanding of the world, including environmental impact and diverse cultures. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive a very good start to their early education, making good progress, supported by staff trained in special educational needs and the use of picture symbol cards for communication.

Outdoor learning is a regular feature, with children developing an interest in nature by growing vegetables and exploring insects. Regular outings, such as a boat trip to the local aquarium, provide children with an excellent understanding of their environment and the wider world.

The pre-school also encourages parents to be involved in their children's learning through various communication channels.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at pre-school. They settle quickly and develop positive relationships with their key workers, displaying that they feel safe and secure. The learning environment enables children to access equipment freely, supporting independence and choice-making.

Age-appropriate activitiesStrong SEND supportOutdoor learning opportunitiesAmbitious curriculumEngaged learnersPositive behaviour

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 2.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Pauls Pre-School

Last inspected 12 July 2024 · Emma Mizzi

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

Children enjoy their time at pre-school. They settle quickly and develop positive relationships with their key workers, displaying that they feel safe and secure. The learning environment enables children to access equipment freely, supporting independence and choice-making.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are well supported with their learning, with age-appropriate activities based on their interests.
  • Staff enhance children's knowledge through interactions in play, teaching new words and mathematical concepts.
  • Children behave very well and are eager to learn, with consistent approaches to managing behaviour.
  • The ambitious curriculum helps children understand the world, including environmental impact and diverse cultures.
  • Children gain an excellent understanding of the environment and the wider world through regular outings, including a visit to the local aquarium by boat.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to build on the already good teaching and provide older children with opportunities to problem-solve and find solutions to the challenges they may encounter.
Inspection #10351650 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the setting and value staff's feedback about their child's development and progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are given a very good start to their early education, and they make very good progress. Recent staff professional development opportunities, such as special educational needs training, have greatly benefited the provision for children's understanding and language development. Children that struggle to communicate learn about what is happening during the day and to express themselves using picture symbol cards.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure that children spend time outdoors. Children know the routine and quickly get ready to line up to go outside. Children are developing an interest in nature and are learning to grow their own vegetables. They learn to care for them as they water and watch them grow. They explore the different insects and talk about the changes that occur as their plants sprout and get bigger.

Inspection history

Date: October 2008

  • July 2024Good
  • October 2018Good
  • January 2016Good
  • March 2015Good
  • October 2008Good

Frequently asked about St Pauls Pre-School

About the setting

St Paul's Pre-School registered in 1986. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 2.30pm, term time only. It receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two and three years old. The pre-school employs four members of staff. Of these, three hold relevant early years qualifications at level 2 and above.

URN
509586
Registered person
St Pauls Pre-School Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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