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Swallows Nest Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·St George's Church Community Hall, Eastbrook Road, Lincoln, LN6 7EP · Lincolnshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Swallow's Nest Preschool, established in 1993, is a highly regarded non-profit early years setting located in Lincoln. Operating from the Community Hall on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during term time, it provides a structured learning environment for children aged 2 years to school age.

The preschool prides itself on its high staff-to-child ratio, offering care within two spacious indoor areas and an outdoor garden. They focus on building strong parent relationships and supporting entire families, integrating with church activities during seasonal events like Easter and Christmas.

An Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated the preschool as "Good" across all categories, reflecting its commitment to quality care and early education, aligning with the PCCC's supervisory delegation to the Swallows Nest Committee.

What it's like

Children are eager to arrive and keen to talk to staff about their interests, enjoying back-and-forth conversations. They are supported to build on their knowledge and learn how to behave positively. Staff also provide opportunities for children to learn how to keep themselves safe.

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated using a flat hourly rate for additional sessions regardless of the child's age. Parents can purchase extra sessions during specific operating blocks throughout the day. Part sessions are not available.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Extra sessions are charged at a standard hourly rate regardless of age.
  • Part sessions are not available.
  • Available session blocks are 8:30-9:30, 9:30-13:30, and 13:30-16:00.
  • Prices are subject to annual review.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8.30 to 4pm daily during term time

Session types

15-hour sessions, 30-hour sessions, extra full sessions

Age range

2 years to school age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Swallows Nest Pre-School

Last inspected 20 July 2023

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 are eager to arrive and keen to talk to staff about their interests, enjoying back-and-forth conversations. They are supported to build on their knowledge and learn how to behave positively. Staff also provide opportunities for children to learn how to keep themselves safe.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are provided with opportunities to be independent, helping them to learn skills for the future.
  • The manager and staff focus the curriculum on following children's interests and supporting their communication and language skills.
  • The manager and staff promote children's emotional well-being well.
  • Staff feel supported with their well-being and extend their professional development.
  • The manager spends additional funding to support children's individual needs, including promoting oral hygiene and healthy eating.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop partnerships with all other early years settings children also attend to help promote consistency in their development
  • 2help staff to identify when quieter children need support to join in planned activities so they get the most from the learning being offered.
Inspection #10288838 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment positively about their children's experiences.

They appreciate the home visits they receive before their children start attending.

They like the booklets they receive, showing the pre-school environment, that they share with their children.

Parents explain how this helps their children to settle quickly.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

If children have delayed speech, staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to introduce new words for children to learn. This helps to close gaps in their speaking skills.

Outdoor space

Staff supervise children well when they move around the pre-school. For example, when children move from indoors to the garden, staff ask them to walk in pairs and staff stand at the front and back. This helps to promote their safety when they walk around the car park.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well with their language development. For example, staff learn keywords in their home language to communicate with children and help them to speak English.

Parent Reviews of Swallows Nest Pre-School

5.0
(3)
Jodie Bushell
3 years ago

Swallows Nest is a really wonderful pre-school. Two of my children have attended and have really loved it, The ladies who work there are so kind and look after the children with such love and care whilst also encouraging their independence and stimulating them. Most importantly though, they have lots of fun! One of my children has additional needs and they have supported him and us so well throughout the time he has been there, going above and beyond to think of ways in which to include him and make him happy & comfortable in the setting. Feel very grateful that my kids have had such a positive start to their school lives.❤️ I can honestly not recommend it highly enough.

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Sammi Welton
3 years ago

Both my children have attended Swallowsnest Preschool. My 6 year old absolutely loved it, he still talks about it all the time.The ladies are so lovely and truly care about the children. They make their days so fun whilst also teaching them so much. Would and do recommend to anyone looking for a preschool 😊

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Suzanne Smith
3 years ago

Both my children have attended this lovely preschool, it gave them a wonderful start to school and independence. Swallowsnest is a preschool where our children are nurtured and families supported.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2004

  • August 2023Good
  • July 2023Good
  • November 2017Good
  • November 2017Good
  • March 2015Good
  • February 2015Good
  • April 2011Good
  • March 2011Good
  • November 2007Good
  • October 2007Outstanding
  • July 2004Good

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