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St Richard's Pre-School Playgroup

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2024)
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4.9(16 parent reviews) ·St. Richards Centre, 35 Forge Lane, Feltham, TW13 6UN · Hounslow
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Hounslow

About this day nursery

St Richard's Pre-School Playgroup, established in 2002 in Feltham, TW13 6UN, recently achieved an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted on March 22, 2024. This small, nurturing setting, which operates weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm during term time, is praised for its welcoming and inclusive environment where each child's uniqueness is highly valued.

The dedicated team of six qualified staff, all holding at least a Level 3 childcare qualification, ensures children receive excellent education and nurturing care. The pre-school consistently focuses on providing a highly ambitious early years curriculum with high-quality activities tailored to individual needs, including strong support for children with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Children at St Richard's are highly independent, confident in their choices, and demonstrate exceptional conversational skills and exemplary behaviour, reflecting the strong partnerships between staff and parents.

What it's like

Children thrive at this outstanding setting. Staff provide a welcoming and truly inclusive environment where each child’s uniqueness is highly valued. Children flourish because of the excellent education and nurturing that they receive. They arrive with broad smiles, eager for an exciting day of learning. Children’s behaviour is exemplary. The extremely well thought out routines are deeply embedded. Children know exactly what is happening and what is expected of them. As soon as you enter the nursery, the sense of community is hugely apparent. This is a setting where everyone is valued and respected.

Welcoming environmentIndividual needs metExcellent educationStrong independenceAmbitious curriculumExceptional partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

9am to 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2002

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Richard's Pre-School Playgroup

Last inspected 22 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this outstanding setting. Staff provide a welcoming and truly inclusive environment where each child’s uniqueness is highly valued. Children flourish because of the excellent education and nurturing that they receive. They arrive with broad smiles, eager for an exciting day of learning. Children’s behaviour is exemplary. The extremely well thought out routines are deeply embedded. Children know exactly what is happening and what is expected of them. As soon as you enter the nursery, the sense of community is hugely apparent. This is a setting where everyone is valued and respected.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive at this outstanding setting, where staff provide a welcoming and inclusive environment, valuing each child's uniqueness.
  • Staff plan a highly ambitious early years curriculum with high-quality activities that meet children's individual needs.
  • Children have a keen enthusiasm to learn, are supported in becoming independent, and demonstrate excellent conversational skills.
  • Children's behaviour is exemplary, with well-thought-out routines embedded that help children feel secure and empowered.
  • The manager is inspirational and effectively leads the team, ensuring staff constantly improve their professional skills and knowledge.
  • Partnerships with parents are exceptional, with daily verbal feedback and regular photos/observations on the nursery app.
  • The staff team knows all children exceptionally well, building an accurate picture of each child's progress and learning needs.
  • Children are highly independent and confident, leading their own learning and demonstrating excellent resilience.
Inspection #10312370 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The pre-school provides excellent support for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring their individual needs are met.

Outdoor space

The team has put significant effort into developing a wonderful outdoor area where children enjoy planting vegetables in the garden and going on nature walks. They also engage in physical activities like shaking a large parachute, providing fresh air and plenty of exercise.

Parent Reviews of St Richard's Pre-School Playgroup

4.9
(16)
Dipak Shinde
8 months ago

I couldn’t recommend this school more. My daughter liked it from her very first day and was always excited to go. All the teachers there are amazing. She grew in confidence and, by the end of her time there, could converse well in both my native language and English.

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Caraiman Ana Maria
2 years ago

Excellent place for my son who started out here. It was his first nursery and he absolutely loved the experience. My son was very attached to me and I was worried he will not settle down in the nursery especially because English was not his first language. Thanks to the lovely teachers who understood his needs and were very kind and patient with him, he started to enjoy every single day there for about two and a half years until he moved to reception. I appreciate their effort and hard work. Thank you to all the staff from St. Richards preschool!

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Stacey Wells
4 years ago

I can’t recommend this pre school enough! My daughter has been attending for 2 years and used to be such a shy little girl.. the amazing staff have helped bring her shyness out of her. She is always so happy to go into preschool and looks forward to going! All staff members are fantastic and it really is a lovely pre school to attend! My daughter is really going to miss it and the staff when she goes off to school!

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Ola Bukowiec
4 years ago

My sons been attending this preschool for 2 years now and the staff have been absolutely amazing. He's come out of his shell, had amazing support from all the staff and made loads of friends. He's also learned loads of new skills. I can't say enough good things about this pre school. We'll be very sad when he starts reception in September as they've been absolutely amazing.

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Arslan Yaqoob
4 years ago

Just have 5stars rate to give?! No they deserve 10/100/1000 stars rating. Ohh such bless,wonderful professionals they are. My daughter started on October 2021 and watching her growing,developing,happy every day when come out from that door (never want to come home 🤦🏻‍♀️) coming out from her shell is just beautiful and amazing to watch. And big thank you goes to who? To that amazing professional as Lynsey,Kristy,Hum,Paige,Sam(sorry if I forgot any name). My daughter is been following by Lynsey and how my daughter call her when I ask anything? “My Lynsey” I ask you like teacher Lynsey she answers “too much” and for listen that words that I decided to carry on with them until she need to go to reception. I highly recommend this St.Richards Preschool to every single person which cross me.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: January 2008

  • March 2024Outstanding
  • April 2018Good
  • November 2017Inadequate
  • July 2017Inadequate
  • May 2015Good
  • November 2011Outstanding
  • January 2008Outstanding

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