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Wigmore Church and Community Under Fives Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·Crawley Green Road, Luton, LU2 9TE · Luton
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Luton

About this day nursery

Wigmore Under Fives Pre School, located in the Wigmore area of Luton, offers a nurturing and secure space for children below statutory school age. The pre-school emphasises a happy and supportive environment where each child can develop confidence and social skills with peers and adults.

With a dedicated and well-qualified team, the pre-school provides high-quality care and education. It is registered with Ofsted Early Years, affiliated with Luton Early Years, and is part of the Pre-School Learning Alliance.

The facility is conveniently situated near a main bus route and includes a car park, aiming to provide affordable and quality childcare to the local community.

What it's like

Children arrive at the setting eager and ready to learn. Children explore the 'challenge bikes', working together to move around the garden. Children show they feel safe and secure as they confidently make independent choices about their learning.

High-quality care and educationRegistered with OfstedPart of Pre-School Learning AllianceStrong community focus

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on a flat hourly rate with no extra fees for consumables or activities. Invoices are issued termly in advance, and government-funded hours are accepted.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • No additional charges for activities, nappies, wipes, sun cream, or learning materials.
  • Fees are invoiced termly in advance.
  • Payments accepted via Bank Transfer and Tax-Free Childcare.
  • Government funding is applied to accounts as per guidelines.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am until 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1990

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wigmore Church and Community Under Fives Pre School

Last inspected 9 January 2023 · Lisa Smith

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 arrive at the setting eager and ready to learn. Children explore the 'challenge bikes', working together to move around the garden. Children show they feel safe and secure as they confidently make independent choices about their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive at the setting eager and ready to learn, and settle quickly.
  • Children's independence is well supported by all staff.
  • Learning and development for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength.
  • Children have positive relationships with all staff and are kind to each other.
  • Staff promote children's love of books and partnerships with parents are strong.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to encourage all children to participate in activities, especially the quieter children who may be more reluctant to engage.
Inspection #10264171 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Learning and development for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the pre-school. The staff team work closely with parents and professionals to ensure that all children's individual needs are fully met. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) shares strategies with parents that they can implement at home.

Outdoor space

Children go straight into the garden area, exploring and finding out what is available for them today. Children explore the 'challenge bikes', working together to move around the garden.

Inspection history

Date: November 2004

  • January 2023Good
  • January 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • June 2017Good
  • February 2015Good
  • January 2015Good
  • April 2011Good
  • February 2011Good
  • November 2007Good
  • November 2004Good

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