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St Philip's Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
·The Cottage, Ellison Road, GATESHEAD, NE8 2QU · Gateshead
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Gateshead

About this day nursery

St Philip's Pre-School, located in Gateshead, NE8 2QU, offers a warm and nurturing early years environment for children aged 2 to 4. Registered in 2008 as a childcare on non-domestic premises setting, it was most recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted on 15 November 2023, maintaining its previous 'Good' rating.

The pre-school operates during term time, with morning sessions from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM and afternoon sessions from 12:15 PM to 3:15 PM, ensuring a structured yet flexible routine for children. With a focus on strong relationships between staff, parents, and children, the pre-school tailors its approach to meet individual needs, including those of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who receive prompt and effective support.

Staff also prioritise developing children's speaking and listening skills through stories, songs, and rhymes, and children are encouraged to engage with books and other creative activities. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

What it's like

Parents and children are welcomed with a kind and friendly smile as they arrive each day. Staff foster warm and nurturing relationships with children. This helps them to feel safe and 'at home' in the pre-school. Children are actively involved in choosing which activities they want to take part in. They are so absorbed in their learning they are unaware when a visitor is present. Familiar routines such as circle time, and story-time help provide a settled experience in which children thrive.

Warm relationshipsEngaging curriculumStrong SEND supportGood behaviour

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 11.45am and 12.15pm until 3.15pm.

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Philip's Pre-School

Last inspected 15 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Parents and children are welcomed with a kind and friendly smile as they arrive each day. Staff foster warm and nurturing relationships with children. This helps them to feel safe and 'at home' in the pre-school. Children are actively involved in choosing which activities they want to take part in. They are so absorbed in their learning they are unaware when a visitor is present. Familiar routines such as circle time, and story-time help provide a settled experience in which children thrive.

Inspector highlights

  • Parents and children are welcomed with a kind and friendly smile as they arrive each day.
  • Staff foster warm and nurturing relationships with children, helping them to feel safe and 'at home' in the pre-school.
  • Children are actively involved in choosing which activities they want to take part in and are so absorbed in their learning they are unaware when a visitor is present.
  • Staff make sure the curriculum and teaching are engaging and appropriate for each child.
  • Staff give emphasis to developing children's speaking and listening skills.
  • Parents are unanimously positive about the staff team and about their children's experience in the pre-school.

Areas to develop

  • 1Place a sharper focus on planning purposeful outdoor activities to maximise children's learning
  • 2Provide more opportunities for children to develop and explore their own creative ideas.
Inspection #10317083 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff act promptly if they identify that any child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), needs extra help from staff or other professionals. This means all children are able to make the best progress possible. Parents of children with SEND value the support they and their children receive.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside in the pre-school garden. They also benefit from regular visits to places in the local community, where they benefit from fresh air and exercise. However, staff do not consistently plan these purposeful outdoor activities to maximise children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • November 2023Good
  • May 2018Good
  • March 2015Good
  • January 2010Good
  • June 2009Inadequate

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