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Cathedral Playgroup

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Catholic Social Centre, Balmoral Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3BU

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

32 children

Key details

Capacity

32 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Cathedral Playgroup was inspected by Ofsted on 22 February 2024 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Strong leadership ensures that staff are trained, knowledgeable and skilled in caring for children and helping them make good progress. Staff know how to safeguard children and promote children's good health. Leaders and staff take time to develop relationships and work closely with parents and any other professionals that may be involved with a child."

Key strengths

  • The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), is highly skilled and experienced at supporting children who are disadvantaged and…
  • Throughout the day, staff motivate children to practise and develop their language skills.
  • Staff purposefully provide lots of opportunities for children to develop the small muscles in their hands.
  • Staff teach children mathematics at every suitable opportunity.
  • Staff provide experiences for children that they may not get at home.

Areas for improvement

  • support parents to understand the importance of their child routinely accessing their early education entitlement and improve their attendance at pre-school.
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Location

Catholic Social Centre, Balmoral Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3BU

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