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Tideswell Preschool # Tideswell Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · Bishop Pursglove C of E (A) Primary School, St John's Road, Buxton, SK17 8NE · Derbyshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bishop Pursglove C of E Primary School, situated in the picturesque Peak District, is a welcoming rural school dedicated to fostering a comprehensive and enriching educational journey. With a student body of approximately 100 pupils, the school prides itself on delivering an excellent education within its beautiful surroundings, adjacent to the historic St John the Baptist church. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, aligning with Christian values while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The school emphasises a learning environment that extends beyond academic achievement, focusing on personal growth, creativity, and the development of essential life skills. Admissions are managed through the Derbyshire Local Authority, with clear guidelines for applications, appeals, and waiting lists. Prospective parents are encouraged to visit the school by appointment to experience its unique atmosphere firsthand. The school's commitment to its values of compassion, justice, forgiveness, perseverance, courage, kindness, togetherness, and honesty underpins its mission to help children reach higher, think deeper, and love wider. Our ethos Our School Values are Compassion, Justice, Forgiveness, Perseverance, Courage, Kindness, Togetherness, and Honesty. We encourage children to \\"Reach Higher, Think Deeper, Love Wider\\". We believe that the purpose of education is to enable every child to flourish as a unique individual, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and understanding to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world. What it's like Children enjoy their time at this welcoming pre-school. Staff create an environment that encourages children's developing independence skills. Children are thoughtful. They spontaneously fetch drinks for their friends and offer staff sprinkles from their dessert. Christian Values Rural Setting Strong Community ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.bishoppursglove.co.uk/admissions) ## Key facts Waitlist Waiting lists for admission will normally remain open until the end of the Autumn Term in the admission year but schools may maintain waiting lists after this date and for year groups other than the intake year. Opening hours 8.45am to 3.45pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8.45am to 2.45pm on Fridays Age range 4-11 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tideswell Preschool Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10282764 Lead inspector Susan Hyatt Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240405)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597773) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=tideswell-preschool-sk17-8ne-2597773) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tideswell Preschool Last inspected 31 January 2024 · Susan Hyatt 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 enjoy their time at this welcoming pre-school. Staff create an environment that encourages children's developing independence skills. Children are thoughtful. They spontaneously fetch drinks for their friends and offer staff sprinkles from their dessert. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy their time at this welcoming pre-school. - Children learn to do as much for themselves as possible. - Children use their imagination as they re-enact favourite stories. - Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their small muscles. - Staff understand the importance of promoting children's good health and hygiene. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's skills in responding to children's emerging interests, in order capture their curiosity and build on what they already know - 2 support staff to be consistent in promoting behaviour management strategies to build on children's understanding of what behaviour is expected of them. Inspection #10282764 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240405) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > their children are making friends and developing their language skills. > staff share ideas with them, which enables them to continue their child's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children readily explore well-considered outdoor activities. They work with friends to build car ramps, safely move large cardboard boxes, and practice balancing skills. Staff notice the wind has blown number cards off the fence, and children collect the cards, working out with staff which order they go in. This supports children's growing mathematical development. Inspection history Date: February 2023 - February 2024 Good - January 2024 Good - April 2023 Requires improvement - February 2023 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Tideswell Preschool ### What is Tideswell Preschool's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information on fees for Tideswell Preschool? ### Does Tideswell Preschool offer funded hours for childcare? ### What are the opening hours for Tideswell Preschool? ### What age range does Tideswell Preschool cater for? ### What is the educational approach at Tideswell Preschool? ### How does Tideswell Preschool encourage children's independence? ### What kind of outdoor activities does Tideswell Preschool offer? ### How can I get in touch with Tideswell Preschool? ## About the setting Tideswell Preschool registered in 2012 and is located in Tideswell, Derbyshire. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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