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Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2022)
·St Johns Hall, Knowle Parish Church, Solihull, B93 0LN · Solihull
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Solihull

About this early years setting

Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church is an outstanding childcare setting in Solihull, registered in 2011. Situated at St Johns Hall, Knowle Parish Church, this pre-school offers a highly stimulating and motivational environment where children are happy, secure, and enthusiastic.

The dedicated staff, all holding at least a Level 3 early years qualification, including three with early years teacher status, foster an awe-inspiring passion for nature among the children. They encourage environmental awareness through activities like recycling, reusing rainwater, and planting herbs.

The pre-school operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during school term time, with sessions from 9am to 3pm. Children benefit from an ambitious and challenging curriculum that supports remarkable progress in communication and language development, physical skills, and social interactions.

The strong relationships built between staff, children, and parents contribute significantly to children's excellent progress and readiness for their next stage of education.

What it's like

Children are happy, secure and incredibly enthusiastic to attend the pre-school. They have secure friendships with staff, which helps them to grow in confidence. Staff create an awe-inspiring and highly stimulating environment. Children have high levels of respect for one another. They treat each other with kindness, learning to share and take turns. They begin to make friendships.

Outstanding provisionPassionate about natureStrong social developmentAmbitious curriculumExceptional key-person system

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am until 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Registered with Ofsted

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church

Last inspected 15 July 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, secure and incredibly enthusiastic to attend the pre-school. They have secure friendships with staff, which helps them to grow in confidence. Staff create an awe-inspiring and highly stimulating environment. Children have high levels of respect for one another. They treat each other with kindness, learning to share and take turns. They begin to make friendships.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, secure and incredibly enthusiastic to attend the pre-school.
  • Staff create an awe-inspiring and highly stimulating environment.
  • Children make remarkable progress in their communication and language.
  • Staff provide a wealth of opportunities for children to develop physical skills.
  • Leaders ensure staff are consistently communicating to reflect and improve their practice.
  • Staff create a highly stimulating and motivational environment. Their curriculum is ambitious and challenging.
  • Staff use clear language and children follow instruction exceptionally well.
  • Staff have an awe-inspiring passion for nature.
Inspection #10116482 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The key-person system is exceptional, providing incredible one-to-one support as staff have an abundance of knowledge about their child, ensuring children make vast progress.

Outdoor space

Children use water and paintbrushes to paint dinosaurs outside and care for plants, fruits, and vegetables. They learn about becoming environmentally friendly.

Inspection history

Date: December 2011

  • July 2022Outstanding
  • January 2016Outstanding
  • December 2011Outstanding

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