Opening hours
Pre-school: 9:15 am - 3:15 pm (Monday-Friday); Breakfast Club: 7:45 am - 8:45 am; PS Early Drop off: 8:45 am - 9:15 am; After School Club: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Welford Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
About this day nursery
Welford Pre-school and Kids Aloud Club provides outstanding early years education for children aged 2-4, along with breakfast and after-school clubs for children up to 12 years old. The pre-school operates from a mobile unit situated on the grounds of Welford, Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School, which facilitates a smooth transition for children moving into reception classes.
They promote child-led and outdoor play, encouraging children to explore their interests and discover the world through real-life experiences. Highly qualified staff offer flexible session bookings, including the option to book extra or swap sessions at short notice, ensuring a nurturing environment where children can develop skills and learn through play.
Our ethos
Welford Pre-school promotes child-led and outdoor play, encouraging children to explore their interests and discover the world through real-life experiences. They aim to provide a nurturing environment where children can develop skills and learn through play.
What it's like
Children confidently say goodbye to their parents and/or carers when they arrive at the pre-school. Staff greet children warmly and encourage them to put their lunch boxes and drink bottles away. Children benefit from a curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do.
Child-led playOutdoor playFlexible sessionsSmooth school transition
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Age range
2-12 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Welford Pre-School
Last inspected 14 June 2023 · Emily Lofts
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 confidently say goodbye to their parents and/or carers when they arrive at the pre-school. Staff greet children warmly and encourage them to put their lunch boxes and drink bottles away. Children benefit from a curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do.
Inspector highlights
- The manager has worked hard to meet the actions set since the last inspection.
- Staff are clear on what they want children to learn during activities.
- Staff recognise children's home experiences and plan to expand on these, providing additional opportunities.
- Staff's interactions with children are consistently high quality, with many natural conversations and discussions.
- Staff consistently introduce children to new vocabulary and check their understanding.
Areas to develop
- 1allow children more time to respond to questions before moving on
- 2consider the organisation of transition times so that all children know what to do.
Inspection #10247230 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They comment that they have regular conversations with their child's key person.
Parents explain how the pre-school staff provide ideas to help them support their children's learning at home.
They comment how they enjoy the regular stay-and-play sessions and how all staff at the pre-school are kind and approachable.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well. Staff find out all about children's individual needs and work alongside other agencies and other settings children attend to provide effective support. Staff regularly attend training to develop their understanding of supporting children who have SEND.
Outdoor space
Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills in the outside area. They race around on bikes, negotiating space successfully and problem-solve how to travel between two tyres by using a log.
Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023
Date: November 2009
- June 2023Good
- June 2022Requires improvement
- May 2015Outstanding
- November 2009Good
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