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Whitchurch Nursery & Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·Whitchurch Pre School Nursery, Unit 7-8, WHITCHURCH, SY13 1LJ · Shropshire
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Shropshire

About this day nursery

Whitchurch Nursery & Preschool is embarking on an exciting new chapter under fresh ownership, with a commitment to elevate its already commendable childcare provisions. The nursery is set to undergo a comprehensive refurbishment across all its rooms, promising a revitalised environment for the children.

Prospective families are warmly invited to schedule a visit and experience the nursery firsthand, where manager Katie will be delighted to provide a tour. The facility is located in Whitchurch Business Park.

The enrolment process at Whitchurch Nursery involves several steps, beginning with a guided tour, followed by the submission of an application, a meet and greet session, and finally, securing a place for the child.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled in the nursery, separating confidently from parents and quickly engaging in chosen activities. Staff are kind, caring, and act as good role models, promoting positive attitudes to learning and good behaviour among children of all ages. The curriculum supports good progress, helping children develop skills for future learning, including moving on to school.

New ownershipRefurbishment underwayComprehensive enrolment process

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Whitchurch Nursery & Preschool

Last inspected 17 November 2022 · Amanda Tompkin

Safeguarding effective
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 are happy and settled in the nursery, separating confidently from parents and quickly engaging in chosen activities. Staff are kind, caring, and act as good role models, promoting positive attitudes to learning and good behaviour among children of all ages. The curriculum supports good progress, helping children develop skills for future learning, including moving on to school.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff use observations and assessments to plan activities that incorporate children's interests.
  • Staff promote children's early literacy skills through singing, letter recognition, and reading stories.
  • Staff provide healthy meals and snacks, promote good handwashing routines, and are knowledgeable about children's medical needs.
  • Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, rewarding and praising good actions.
  • The key-person system is effective, with staff knowing children and their families well and encouraging independence.

Areas to develop

  • 1focus more precisely on professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level
  • 2provide parents with more detailed information about the plans for children's future learning to enable them to extend this further at home.
Inspection #10262422 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"They express how happy their children are attending."

"They say that their children are making good progress in their development."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Good support is in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work well with external agencies and use advice and guidance provided. Regular meetings and information-sharing with other professionals and parents mean any gaps in learning are identified quickly and acted on.

Inspection history

Date: March 2011

  • November 2022Good
  • April 2016Good
  • March 2011Good

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