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Walney Central Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
·The Old Police House, Central Drive, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, LA14 3HY · Westmorland and Furness
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness

About this day nursery

Walney Central Pre-School is a day care facility located in Barrow-in-Furness, providing high-quality early years childcare and education. The nursery prides itself on fostering a stimulating environment where children can develop confidence at their own pace, through a commitment to learning through play.

With a capacity for up to 45 children, the pre-school promotes a joyful learning experience. The playrooms are thoughtfully designed to encourage curiosity across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

The provision of healthy meals and snacks, alongside engaging play sessions, ensures that children are well-cared for throughout their day. Walney Central Pre-School holds a 'Good' Ofsted rating, signifying its dedication to excellence in early years provision.

Parents interested in admissions or a personal tour are encouraged to contact the team directly. The nursery currently operates a waiting list.

Our ethos

The practitioners aim to build a stimulating environment where little ones can develop confidence at their own pace. Committed to learning through play, they promote a joyful learning experience. The nursery playrooms are carefully designed to spark curiosity across all areas of the EYFS curriculum.

What it's like

Children are greeted warmly by friendly and caring staff and quickly settle into activities. They play well, share resources, and demonstrate good behaviour and confidence. Staff have high expectations for children's learning, supporting individual needs and fostering independence.

Good Ofsted ratingLearning through playEYFS curriculumCapacity for 45 childrenFull day care

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 4.30pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day care

Food

Healthy meals and snacks provided

Established

1972

Waitlist

Waiting list

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Walney Central Pre-School

Last inspected 6 February 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are greeted warmly by friendly and caring staff and quickly settle into activities. They play well, share resources, and demonstrate good behaviour and confidence. Staff have high expectations for children's learning, supporting individual needs and fostering independence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's literacy skills are consistently promoted.
  • Staff use many good explanations and demonstrations to help children master new skills.
  • Children are supported to progressively build on their physical skills.
  • Staff work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure they meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and nutritious, freshly cooked meals.

Areas to develop

  • 1make the most of all opportunities to develop children's awareness of managing their own safety
  • 2develop a more consistent approach to teaching children about the importance of good hygiene practises and how to manage their own personal care needs to further enhance their self-care skills.
Inspection #10276161 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

'the aunties' keep them well informed about their child's progress and offer valuable guidance to support continued learning at home

the children's progress reports are 'a joy to read'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure they meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The on-site special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) liaises closely with the staff to ensure that children can take part in all aspects of the learning environment. As a result, children, especially those with SEND, make very good progress.

Outdoor space

Risk assessments are carried out daily to ensure that the indoor and outdoor environments are suitable for children. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise.

Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • February 2023Good
  • July 2017Good
  • November 2012Good
  • November 2011Good

Frequently asked about Walney Central Pre-School

About the setting

Walney Central Pre-School registered in 1972 and is situated in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The pre-school employs 18 members of staff. Of these, two hold a childcare qualification at level 6, and 14 hold qualification at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
317622
Registered person
Walney Central Pre-School Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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