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Applecroft Pre-School

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Applecroft Road, Luton, LU2 8BB

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

24 children

Key details

Capacity

24 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Applecroft Pre-School was inspected by Ofsted on 10 July 2024 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children are confident and keen to learn at this small and welcoming pre-school. Staff know the children well and provide opportunities for learning that gain their attention. Children concentrate to fill rows of boards with pegs, and older children eagerly attempt to trace their name."

Key strengths

  • Children know the routines well and demonstrate their sense of security in the pre-school.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well.
  • Staff support children to develop their communication and language skills in playful ways.
  • The key-person approach works effectively.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.

Areas for improvement

  • target staff development more sharply to help build on their knowledge and teaching skills
  • help staff to prepare the transition times of the day so that children's learning is maximised.
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Location

Applecroft Road, Luton, LU2 8BB

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