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Widey Court Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
·Widey Court ( off Trewithy Drive), Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5UB · Plymouth
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Plymouth

About this day nursery

Widey Court Pre-School, located in Crownhill, Plymouth, offers a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. This purpose-built setting boasts a spacious, secure outdoor area consistently accessible throughout the day, fostering continuous exploration and learning.

The preschool prides itself on an "in-the-moment planning" approach, where staff attentively observe and respond to children's interests, guiding their learning journey with stimulating activities and natural provocations. The emphasis is on allowing children the freedom to express themselves and learn at their own pace.

The ethos centres on understanding each child individually, collaborating with parents during inductions, and continuously adapting teaching methods to unlock their full potential. The pre-school has received a "Good" rating from OFSTED, reflecting its commitment to quality childcare.

Our ethos

The nursery uses an "in-the-moment planning" approach, observing and responding to children's interests to guide their learning with stimulating activities and natural provocations. They emphasise allowing children to express themselves and learn at their own pace, focusing on understanding each child individually and adapting teaching methods to unlock their full potential.

What it's like

Children are happy and well cared for at this friendly pre-school. They make good friendships and enjoy playing alongside each other. They learn about a wide variety of topics as part of an ambitious curriculum based on their interests and the next steps in their development.

Caring and friendly environmentNatural provocationsIn-the-moment planningLarge outdoor area

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday–Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

wrap around care

Established

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Widey Court Pre-School

Last inspected 15 October 2024 · Leanne Edge

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 well cared for at this friendly pre-school. They make good friendships and enjoy playing alongside each other. They learn about a wide variety of topics as part of an ambitious curriculum based on their interests and the next steps in their development.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and well cared for and make good friendships.
  • Staff provide engaging and motivating learning experiences.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported.
  • Staff develop children's communication and language skills well.
  • Staff establish good relationships with parents and provide a very good settling-in process.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's knowledge of how to promote mathematics in children's play to develop children's mathematical skills even further
  • 2continue to build on opportunities for children to learn about cultural diversity to ensure children's individual heritage is celebrated within the setting.
Inspection #10359708 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report on how happy their children are in the pre-school and describe the setting as a 'family'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported. Staff know their needs very well and confidently discuss the progress they have made in the setting. They provide targeted interventions, where necessary, to support children with specific areas of difficulty. Staff ensure children receive the specialist support they need from other professionals. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Staff support children to take managed risks in the outdoor area to help build their self-confidence. Children carefully balance as they walk along on wooden benches and pull themselves up on climbing frames. Children excitedly look for different creatures in the outdoor area and delight when they find slugs' eggs using their magnifying glasses.

Inspection history

Date: November 2008

  • November 2024Good
  • October 2024Good
  • January 2019Good
  • December 2018Good
  • June 2018Requires improvement
  • November 2015Good
  • October 2015Good
  • November 2014Requires improvement
  • October 2014Requires improvement
  • January 2009Good
  • November 2008Good

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