Rushcliffe Pre-School

Inspection of Rushcliffe Pre-School Abbey Road & Lady Bay Children's Centre, Abbey Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5ND

p.1

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

p.1

The provision is outstanding

Children arrive happily to the setting. They receive a warm and caring welcome from familiar staff. Children develop close relationships with staff, who know them well. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Children are enthusiastic, calm and relaxed while they play, happily sharing resources with one another and building friendships.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

Children are curious and explore the stimulating play environment, which staff specifically plan to engage all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language. Children show what they have been learning as they independently match animals to a book when following the storyline. Staff motivate children to spend extended periods of time on their chosen activities, such as exploring various construction vehicles. Staff model clear language and develop children's knowledge of different construction vehicles through role play. Children are keen to play with staff and include them in their games. Staff plan ample opportunities to ensure that all children develop their gross and fine motor skills well. Older children enjoy navigating their way across an obstacle course, and younger children use tweezers and whisks in the outdoor play kitchen. All children persevere with challenge and

p.2

need to do better?

n The provider's curriculum intent and implementation are embedded securely across the pre-school. Children's early communication and language skills are given the highest priority. Staff are strong role models of spoken English. They work together to provide meaningful opportunities for children to engage with language in different ways. Children become confident communicators, including those learning to speak English as an additional language. n Children thoroughly enjoy exerting their energy as they develop and practise their physical skills outdoors. They have fantastic fun as they experiment with large hoops. Staff initiate games and give children instructions to follow. Children play together, successfully rolling a hoop along the ground. Children show determination as they chase hoops excitedly and laugh together with staff and their peers. n Managers ensure that children who need extra help receive it at the earliest

p.2

need to do better?

opportunity. They work closely with parents and other professionals to put appropriate support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All children make strong progress from their starting points, which prepares them well for their next stages in learning. n Managers demonstrate a positive approach to working in partnership with parents. Home visits and detailed conversations with families support a strong

p.2

need to do better?

26 September 2025 understanding of children's interests, needs and backgrounds. Staff continue to build positive relationships as they invite parents into pre-school to share their home cultures with all children. Staff share children's assessments and next steps in learning through face-to-face conversations and through an online app. Parents comment positively on the progress their children make, especially in developing their confidence and language skills. n Experienced and knowledgeable managers invest heavily in the staff team. There is an effective programme of monitoring, support and training for all staff. Managers and staff effectively identify areas they wish to work on, such as the way they deliver mathematics. For example, they strive to incorporate mathematics into all aspects of the environment and actively make positive changes. n Children behave very well. Staff help children to create the rules and boundaries

p.2

need to do better?

for the pre-school. Staff consistently provide suitable explanations to enable children to develop a deeper understanding of the rules. Children become fully aware of how the rules help to keep them safe and apply the knowledge they have to assess risk for themselves. n Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their knowledge about the local community. They invite visitors, such as firefighters, to the pre-school to support children to learn about people who help them. Staff create opportunities for children to celebrate some cultural events. n Children are exposed to planting and using the allotments to grow their own foods for snack time. They take part in growing potatoes and carrots and learn to take care of them as they grow. Children explore herbs such as lavender, and staff use these in the outdoor kitchen to offer sensory experiences.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY550096 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10407696 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 18 Name of registered person Rushcliffe Pre-School (Nottingham) Ltd

p.4

reference number

Telephone number 07535265300 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2020

p.4

Information about this early years setting

Rushcliffe Pre-School registered in 2017. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds early years teacher status, and three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The manager has a foundation degree in early years education. The pre-school opens from 9am to 3.15pm, from Monday to Friday, during term time. The pre-school provides funded early education for children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The management team and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the pre-school and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the management team about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the pre-school.

p.5

Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

p.5

Inspection activities

26 September 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6