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Thornton Pre-School Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·School Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5BJ · Lancashire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Staff are dedicated to supporting children in their learning and preparing them for their move to school, fostering a fun and lively environment. Children are encouraged to lead their own play and can choose from a wide range of resources in the bright indoor areas.

A significant aspect of the pre-school's provision is its commitment to outdoor learning; children can enjoy outdoor play in most weathers in their dedicated outside space and also have access to the adjoining school playground and fields, allowing them to run, play, and develop their large muscles and stamina. The pre-school understands the importance of working with other professionals to support children's specific needs, and tailoring support to parents as required.

Staff are noted for getting to know children as individuals, supporting their interests, and promoting creativity and imagination by introducing them to artists. Physical development is also a priority, with specific skills training such as walking on low stilts and throwing beanbags.

The pre-school aims to help children make friends and develop independence with the support of sensitive and caring staff.

What it's like

Staff support children to make progress in their learning and to prepare for their move on to school at the fun and lively pre-school. Children make friends and develop their independence skills with support from sensitive and caring staff. Children lead their own play and self-select from lots of resources in the bright indoor areas.

Good Ofsted rating2-4 years age rangeOutdoor play emphasisedPhysical development activitiesCreative arts focusIndividualised support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Thornton Pre-School Playgroup

Last inspected 2 October 2024 · Amy Johnson

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

Staff support children to make progress in their learning and to prepare for their move on to school at the fun and lively pre-school. Children make friends and develop their independence skills with support from sensitive and caring staff. Children lead their own play and self-select from lots of resources in the bright indoor areas.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff support children to make progress in their learning and to prepare for their move on to school.
  • Children benefit from outdoor play in most weathers and have access to the school playground and fields.
  • Staff get to know children as individuals and support their interests, helping them to make good progress.
  • Staff promote children's creativity and imagination, introducing them to artists and encouraging them to create their own art.
  • Children's physical development is promoted well through specific skills training like walking on low stilts and throwing beanbags.

Areas to develop

  • 1clarify intents for children's learning and use these intents to promote specific learning objectives to ensure that all children make the best possible progress
  • 2focus staff training on the areas that will help them to promote children's learning to the highest level
Inspection #10355153 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The provider understands the importance of working with other professionals to support children's specific needs as required. Support for parents is tailored to their needs.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from outdoor play in most weathers in the outside space. Pre-school also has access to the school playground and fields where children can run around in the fresh air and develop their large muscles and stamina.

Parent Reviews of Thornton Pre-School Playgroup

5.0
(1)
rachel Murray
4 years ago

I have loved sending my son here, what an incredible team of people. My boy has thrived and absolutely loves nursery days.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2011

  • October 2024Good
  • November 2018Good
  • October 2015Good
  • May 2011Outstanding

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