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Westgate Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Braddon Close, Morecambe, LA4 4UZ · Lancashire
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Westgate Pre-School, established in 2001 and situated within St Martins Church centre in Morecambe, provides flexible childcare for children aged 2-4 years during term time. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in all areas during its September 2017 Ofsted inspection.

It is committed to a play-based learning approach, offering a diverse array of hands-on experiences facilitated by qualified and highly motivated practitioners. The preschool prioritises equality of opportunity for all involved within the setting.

They offer a snack and drinks throughout the day, requiring parents to provide a healthy packed lunch. Westgate Pre-School also supports parents by providing holiday dates and links to further information and resources, including home learning guides and curriculum details.

The team consists of dedicated Early Years Practitioners who all hold relevant childcare qualifications and up-to-date Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificates.

Our ethos

We believe that children learn through play. We aim to provide a wide range of hands on experiences combined with highly motivated qualified practitioners that can ensure that the children benefit from these experiences. We aim to work within a framework that provides equality of opportunity for everyone involved within the setting.

What it's like

Children arrive at the setting happy and excitedly seek out their friends. Staff are friendly and greet children by saying 'good morning'. Children are settled and have lovely bonds with the staff. Before children start, they are offered settling-in sessions with parents in attendance to help ease the transition to nursery.

Play-based learningTerm-time onlyFlexible sessions

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at a flat hourly rate. A minimum booking of two hours is required per session.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Minimum stay of 2 hours required.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9.30am - 3.30pm (term-time only)

Session types

Flexible sessions, Minimum 2 hours per stay

Food

Snack and drinks provided; parents to supply packed lunch

Age range

2-4 year olds

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Westgate Pre-School

Last inspected 28 April 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at the setting happy and excitedly seek out their friends. Staff are friendly and greet children by saying 'good morning'. Children are settled and have lovely bonds with the staff. Before children start, they are offered settling-in sessions with parents in attendance to help ease the transition to nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • The passionate and experienced manager has a clear vision for the setting and has implemented a curriculum with a particular focus on communication and language.
  • Staff have a good understanding of the curriculum and children's individual needs are supported.
  • Communication and language is supported extremely well with systems in place to help children learn new words and their meaning.
  • Parents speak highly of the setting, reporting good communication and being kept up to date on their child's progress.
  • The knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator works in partnership with agencies and families to meet the needs of children requiring additional support.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of the lunchtime routine and teach children what is expected of them
  • 2support staff to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next, in order to help children make the progress they are capable of.
Inspection #10279951 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator works in partnership with agencies and the families of children who need additional support. She talks confidently about the progress they make and understands what they need to learn next. As a result, children's needs are being met.

Outdoor space

The environments both indoors and outdoors are arranged to encourage children to navigate around the setting. They confidently select resources and join activities, such as playing in the den and pretending it is a cave from a story.

Parent Reviews of Westgate Pre-School

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Inspection history

Date: January 2012

  • April 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • January 2015Good
  • January 2012Good

Frequently asked about Westgate Pre-School

About the setting

Westgate Pre-School registered in 2001 and operates from within St Martin's Church Hall and meeting room. The pre-school employs seven members of childcare staff, with one holding a level 2 qualification and five holding a level 3 qualification; the manager holds a level 5 qualification. The pre-school is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9.30am to 3.30pm, during term time, and receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
309474
Registered person
Nunn, Wendy
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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