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The Discovery Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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3.3(3 parent reviews) ·Discovery Primary School, Mountsteven Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 6HX · Peterborough
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Peterborough

About this day nursery

The Discovery Preschools, with locations in Newtown and Warrington, offers an elevated early learning experience for children aged 6 weeks to over 5 years. Their approach is child-centred and play-based, encouraging natural exploration, project-based learning, and a lifelong love for discovery.

The curriculum, delivered by highly qualified educators, aims to build foundational academic skills and foster holistic development. The preschool provides full-day, full-week, and partial-week enrolment options, and their tuition covers breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack.

Additionally, the programme includes enrichment classes such as STEAM, cooking, yoga, and music, along with weekly laundry service for bedding. The facilities are modern and expansive, providing ample space for children to learn and grow.

The Discovery Preschools emphasises active engagement between teachers and students, with educators acting as facilitators to scaffold learning and nurture curiosity.

Our ethos

The Discovery Preschools' approach is child-centred and play-based, encouraging natural exploration and project-based learning. Educators act as facilitators to scaffold learning and nurture curiosity, aiming to foster holistic development and a lifelong love for discovery.

What it's like

Children at this setting are happy and behave well. They are encouraged to be independent throughout the day, practising skills such as pouring drinks, finding their own belongings, choosing activities, and getting dressed. Children access a well-sequenced curriculum, and staff skilfully weave mathematical skills into play and use clear language to support communication, leading to good progress.

Play-based learningSTEAM enrichmentFull-day and partial-week optionsModern facilities

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.45am-11.45am and 11.45am-2.45pm for pre-school sessions; 3pm-6pm for out-of-school club

Age range

6 weeks to 5+ years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Food

Breakfast, Lunch, PM Snack included

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Discovery Pre-School

Last inspected 2 November 2022

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 at this setting are happy and behave well. They are encouraged to be independent throughout the day, practising skills such as pouring drinks, finding their own belongings, choosing activities, and getting dressed. Children access a well-sequenced curriculum, and staff skilfully weave mathematical skills into play and use clear language to support communication, leading to good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The setting provides families with a warm and inviting environment, and the manager has a clear and ambitious vision.
  • There is a strong emphasis on communication and language throughout the setting, and children who speak English as an additional language are given extra support.
  • The setting celebrates individual cultures, and children learn about different cultures, languages, and modern British values.
  • Strong relationships are formed with all parents and children, and home-learning packs promote a love of reading.
  • Children have broad access to resources and both indoor and outdoor learning environments, including a sheltered outdoor area.

Areas to develop

  • 1teach children about the benefits of healthy eating to help them understand how they can keep themselves fit and well
  • 2extend the use of open-ended questions to give children more opportunities to think critically and extend their learning
  • 3develop opportunities for children to independently explore mark making and early writing throughout the day
Inspection #10233702 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children have access to both indoor and outdoor learning environments. There is also a sheltered outdoor area to encourage children to access the outdoors at all times.

EAL / language support

A large proportion of children who attend this setting speak English as an additional language. There are many languages spoken within the setting, and the manager is keen to celebrate everyone's individual cultures.

Parent Reviews of The Discovery Pre-School

3.3
(3)

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Inspection history

Date: July 2009

  • November 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • May 2013Requires improvement
  • May 2012Good
  • July 2009Good

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