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The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School # The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 13 - 15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4AS · Nottinghamshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School, established in 1992, operates from a bright, modern church building and is inspected by Ofsted. The pre-school embraces a Christian ethos, which originated from its beginnings as an outreach project of West Bridgford Pentecostal Church, now The Rock Church. This guiding principle ensures a loving and supportive environment for all children and families. They utilise various rooms and an outdoor play area to facilitate both indoor and outdoor activities. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, with a focus on "planning in the moment" to extend children's learning through their interests and play. Activities encompass a wide range, from creative arts and construction to imaginative play, physical activities, and early literacy and numeracy. The setting prioritises language and communication development, with a dedicated "language lead" on staff who collaborates with external agencies for targeted support. The pre-school actively involves children in Christian practices such as Bible stories, singing Christian songs, prayers before lunch, and celebrations of Harvest Festival, Christmas Nativity, and Easter. While rooted in Christian values, the pre-school also acknowledges and plans activities around other religious festivals to foster inclusivity and understanding of different faiths. The staff are expected to support this ethos, with the manager having a deeper understanding of the Christian faith to promote it actively. The Ark is a voluntary managed setting and a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance, committed to providing a happy, caring, homely, and inspiring environment where children's emotional well-being and independence are nurtured through strong family partnerships and a language-rich setting. Our ethos The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School operates with a strong Christian ethos, stemming from its origins as an outreach project of The Rock Church. This ethos is foundational to their approach, aiming to share God's love with families and children. This commitment manifests in various daily activities and celebrations, including Bible stories, Christian songs, prayers before meals, and observing Christian festivals such as Harvest, Christmas, and Easter. While promoting Christian values, the pre-school also embraces inclusivity by acknowledging and discussing other religious festivals to help children understand diverse faiths. They clarify that practices from other religions will not be directly implemented, and activities like Yoga are adapted to focus purely on physical exercise without religious connotation. Staff are expected to support this Christian ethos. What it's like Children are happy to arrive and confidently separate from parents, being greeted warmly by staff. They have opportunities to look at family photos and talk about home experiences, which helps all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to feel a sense of belonging. Christian ethos Forest School Play-based learning Voluntary managed setting ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10285495 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221092)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2627934) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://thearkpre-school.co.uk/) 13 - 15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4AS [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.10999/52.91304/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Nottinghamshire - [Day nurseries in Nottinghamshire](/search?q=Nottinghamshire) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-ark-at-wellin-lane-pre-school-ng12-4as-2627934) ## Pricing & funding Charges are billed half-termly and must be paid via online bank transfer. Fees remain payable during sickness and holidays. Funding can be used flexibly across sessions, and optional snack contributions or extra activity fees may apply. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees are paid half-termly via online bank transfer only. - Cash payments are not accepted. - Fees are payable during sickness and holidays to retain your place. - Voluntary snack contribution of £2 per week, or parents can provide fruit/vegetables. - Additional paid activities like Forest School are optional. ## Key facts Session types Half Day (09:00 -12:00), Half Day (12:00 - 15:00), Lunch Club (12:00 - 13:00), Full Day (09:00 - 15:00) Opening hours 09:00 - 15:00 Age range Children from 18 months Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School Last inspected 22 May 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 happy to arrive and confidently separate from parents, being greeted warmly by staff. They have opportunities to look at family photos and talk about home experiences, which helps all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to feel a sense of belonging. Inspector highlights - Staff support children to develop their communication and language skills using questions and sign language. - Managers and staff have a clear curriculum intent, helping children learn independence skills. - Children are supported to follow their interests, such as looking for insects in the garden. - Managers and staff reflect on their practice, for example, by introducing music for tidy-up time, which effectively encourages children to help. - Additional funding is used effectively to enhance staffing and purchase new equipment to meet children's individual learning needs. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to maintain children's focus and interest during planned group times - 2 help all pre-school children to be emotionally ready for their move on to school Inspection #10285495 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221092) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents and carers appreciate the information they receive from staff to help keep them informed about their children's development. They say that children often talk about staff at the weekends. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well with their transition to school. Managers invite teachers from schools to see children with SEND and find out about their individual needs. Outdoor space Children work as a team and show their imagination outside, pretending to drive to pre-school. Children look for insects in the garden, and staff suggest they put a slug into a magnifying container to look at it more closely. Inspection history Most recent inspection 22 May 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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