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Westgate Pre-School # Westgate Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 learning Term-time only Flexible 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-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Westgate Pre-School Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10279951 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219201)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309474) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.westgate-preschool.co.uk/) Braddon Close, Morecambe, LA4 4UZ Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9.30am - 3.30pm (term-time only) [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.85552/54.06114/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Morecambe - [Day nurseries in Morecambe](/search?q=Morecambe) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=westgate-pre-school-la4-4uz-309474) 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 - 1 review the organisation of the lunchtime routine and teach children what is expected of them - 2 support 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219201) 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 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW0z8sJtTxPLCp8lBps_iKo_wynU3DZq3Ez0Rj7v8lVSoR4vbM4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Katie Lee 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRM2VySldBEAE!2m1!1s0x487c9e07ec116223:0xba6eacd43b2c36f7) Reviews from Google for Westgate Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13433864766018565879&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2012 - April 2023 Good - September 2017 Good - January 2015 Good - January 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Westgate Pre-School ### What is the capacity at Westgate Pre-School? ### What stands out in the latest inspection? ### How is the outdoor space set up? ## 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. 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