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Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC # Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2023) · Whickham Parochial Pre School, Alder Tree House, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5QW · Gateshead Number of places 60 places Age range 3–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Gateshead About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Whickham Parochial Preschool and Out of School Club in Newcastle upon Tyne fosters a nurturing and dynamic learning environment for young children. Emphasising a flexible, caring, and personalised educational approach, the preschool aims to enhance each child's development through stimulating and challenging experiences. Children are encouraged to learn through self-initiated play alongside adult-led activities, ensuring a balanced and engaging educational journey. The preschool continuously evaluates its methods to maintain high-quality provision. Additionally, it offers an Out of School Club providing breakfast and after-school care. The institution received an "OUTSTANDING" rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023, reflecting its commitment to excellence in early years education. Our ethos We aim to offer a flexible, caring, rich and personalised learning experience, enhancing the development of children in our care. The environment at pre-school is inclusive, stimulating and challenging, where enjoyment and fun are linked with discovery and learning. Children will learn through their own initiated play ventures, as well as adult led activity. We constantly reflect upon our practice and strive to improve the quality and consistency we offer. What it's like Children settle extremely well in this exceptional, inspiring pre-school, developing a thirst for knowledge and displaying excellent attitudes to learning. They confidently explore the natural environment and become deeply absorbed in their play, leading their own learning and sharing knowledge with peers. Staff create an extraordinary environment where children thrive and experience "awe and wonder". Outstanding Ofsted rating Play-based learning Out of School Club ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://wppreschool.co.uk/out-of-school-club/booking-information/) ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC Last inspected 9 June 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children settle extremely well in this exceptional, inspiring pre-school, developing a thirst for knowledge and displaying excellent attitudes to learning. They confidently explore the natural environment and become deeply absorbed in their play, leading their own learning and sharing knowledge with peers. Staff create an extraordinary environment where children thrive and experience "awe and wonder". Inspector highlights - The leadership team is extremely committed to continuously improving the setting and places a high emphasis on staff well-being. - Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong, and staff encourage parents to play an active role in their children's learning. - Children benefit from superbly planned activities that encourage physical development, utilising the allotment and garden for fine manipulative skills and large muscle development. - Leaders have an excellent understanding of what they want children to learn, and the quality of teaching is outstanding, with well-qualified staff planning highly stimulating activities. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported exceptionally well through proactive specialist support and precise interventions. Inspection #10285531 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221768) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10285531 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221768)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634328) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=whickham-parochial-pre-school-ne16-5qw-2634328) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported exceptionally well. Staff are extremely proactive in seeking out specialist support, working closely with the local authority, health visitors, and speech and language therapists. Interventions and targets are precise and regularly discussed and evaluated, helping children with SEND to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children confidently explore the natural environment and quickly become deeply absorbed in their play, investigating natural resources like cut flowers, and planting potatoes and strawberries in the allotment. They enthusiastically run to the outdoor classroom to find a book about wildflowers and use the garden for physical development, including riding bikes, using a rope swing, and climbing trees. Inspection history Most recent inspection 9 June 2023 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221768) ## Frequently asked about Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC ### What is Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find fees for Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC? ### Does Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC offer funded hours? ### What age range does Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC cater to? ### How does Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? ### How long has Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC been recognised as 'Outstanding'? ### What is the learning approach at Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC? ### Does Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC have an outdoor space? ### How does Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC involve parents? ### How can I contact Whickham Parochial Preschool & OSC? ## About the setting Whickham Parochial Pre-school registered in 2021. The pre-school employs 12 members of childcare staff, all holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, including one director with early years professional status. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time only, with sessions from 7.45am until 6pm, and provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. 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