Sturry Pre-School

Ofsted rating for Sturry Pre-School

Last inspected 12 September 2025

What it's like to attend

• Children are eager to enter the setting and are self-motivated and excited to explore.
• Staff build close bonds with children, helping them to feel safe and secure.
• Children enjoy free access to both indoor and outdoor areas and thoroughly enjoy exploring both environments.
• Leaders and staff have clear aims and aspirations for all children through a well-balanced curriculum.
• Children thrive in this highly inclusive environment where they are all supported to communicate their needs and wishes.
• Staff are engaging and provide a range of activities to spark children's curiosity.
• Children quickly begin to be able to listen and take part, learning fundamental skills for moving on to school.
• Staff are passionate and dedicated, receiving effective training and coaching.
• Staff carefully assess and monitor children's progress to quickly identify any emerging areas where additional support is required.
• Staff support children's emerging language well through activities like story time and exploring shapes.
• Children are given opportunities to be independent and build self-esteem.
• Relationships between parents, staff and leaders are a real strength through a well-established key-person system.
• Healthy eating is promoted by staff through various fruits, vegetables, crackers, and discussions about healthy foods.
• The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and promote an open and positive culture.

• 1Strengthen the arrangements to promote children's oral health.