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Thornton Pre-School Playgroup # Thornton Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 rating 2-4 years age range Outdoor play emphasised Physical development activities Creative arts focus Individualised support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 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 - 1 clarify intents for children's learning and use these intents to promote specific learning objectives to ensure that all children make the best possible progress - 2 focus staff training on the areas that will help them to promote children's learning to the highest level Inspection #10355153 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260059) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Thornton Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10355153 Lead inspector Amy Johnson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260059)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271296) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=thornton-pre-school-playgroup-fy5-5bj-ey271296) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVILf4N2t3CB1KGUxNZFGJtvNJCUdhwvpSC-UE7DpXgMo6IJKHq4w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2dXNPUG9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b432bd5f9df4f:0xdb90a5c2410f6b2a) Reviews from Google for Thornton Pre-School Playgroup. 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