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Upton Pre-School Group & Afterschool Club

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·All Saints C of E Primary School, Hough Green Road, Widnes, WA8 4PG · Halton
Number of places
42 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Halton

About this day nursery

The nursery, which received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted on its latest inspection on 4th October 2024, genuinely embodies its motto: 'together we grow and learn'. Children are eager to enter this nurturing environment, waving good-bye to their parents and ready for a day of fun and adventure.

Staff act as positive role models, upholding high expectations for behaviour, which results in children being kind and considerate towards one another. The curriculum is designed to be knowledge-rich, building upon children's existing understanding.

Children delight in various activities, from searching for bugs outdoors to engaging in imaginative play, such as building a 'magical road'. Emotional well-being is a priority, with staff forming trusting relationships with children and their families through a thorough settling-in period.

The setting also offers yoga sessions and 'reflection time' in a sensory room to aid muscle development and relaxation. Children are encouraged to be independent, taking pride in hanging their coats and tidying toys.

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL) is excellent, with staff meticulously implementing intervention plans to ensure all children flourish. The setting also excels at fostering a love for reading and effectively supports children's communication and language skills, helping them become confident communicators.

What it's like

The motto of 'together we grow and learn' is truly embedded across this special setting. Children cannot contain their excitement to enter this nurturing setting and wave their parents off at the door, ready to start their day of fun and adventure. Staff are good role models and have high expectations for children's behaviour, leading to children behaving well and being kind towards others.

Nurturing environmentGood behaviourKnowledge-rich curriculumExcellent SEND and EAL supportStrong communication skillsLove of reading

Key facts

Opening hours

The pre-school opens from 9am until 3pm. The out-of-school club opens from 7.45am until 9am and from 3.10pm until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Upton Pre-School Group & Afterschool Club

Last inspected 4 October 2024 · Luke Heaney

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

The motto of 'together we grow and learn' is truly embedded across this special setting. Children cannot contain their excitement to enter this nurturing setting and wave their parents off at the door, ready to start their day of fun and adventure. Staff are good role models and have high expectations for children's behaviour, leading to children behaving well and being kind towards others.

Inspector highlights

  • The setting has effective systems in place for self-evaluation, which have led to children making good progress in mathematics.
  • Staff provide children with a knowledge-rich curriculum, building on what they already know and can do.
  • The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who speak English as an additional language (EAL) is excellent.
  • Staff support children's communication and language skills effectively, leading to children becoming confident communicators.
  • The setting fosters children's love of reading exceptionally well.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide staff with more incisive feedback about their interactions with children, to help to keep children more engaged in their learning.
Inspection #10354691 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Staff leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of removing barriers to learning. Intervention plans are in place and staff monitor these with precision, allowing children with SEND to flourish.

Outdoor space

Children relish an array of activities. For example, they beam with delight while searching for bugs outdoors.

EAL / language support

The support in place for children who speak English as an additional language (EAL) is excellent. Staff leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of removing barriers to learning. Intervention plans are in place and staff monitor these with precision, allowing children with EAL to flourish.

Parent Reviews of Upton Pre-School Group & Afterschool Club

5.0
(4)
Vicki Nikolaisen
4 years ago

Great preschool my daughter absolutely loved her time there , although it was cut short due to covid . Cannot fault the staff , she was always well looked after and I felt happy to leave her there. Also sent my son 9 years ago and although some of the staff have changed the quality of care has not ...great preschool, would highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Laura Bason
4 years ago

Amazing pre school. All the staff are amazing and do a great job. My son has loved his last 2 years at All Saints Pre school and has learnt so much and his confidence has grown massively. Would highly recommend!

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Ceyhan Unluer
4 years ago

My son really loved this school, thank you.

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Hang Spam
5 years ago

I go school there ist the best school in the UK

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

4 October 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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