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Dodleston Pre-School

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Village Hall, Pulford Lane, Dodleston, CHESTER, CH4 9NN

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

24 children

Key details

Capacity

24 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Dodleston Pre-School was inspected by Ofsted on 9 May 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children settle with ease and develop close attachments with staff in this bright and welcoming pre-school. Staff are nurturing and supportive and help children to feel safe and emotionally secure. They place a strong emphasis on getting to know children and their families when they first start and instil values of kindness and respect."

Key strengths

  • The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of a change in manager at the setting.
  • Children access a broad and balanced curriculum that helps to ensure that they embed skills across all areas of learning.
  • Staff model good manners and expected behaviours very well and provide lots of opportunities for developing children's confidence and character.
  • Staff place a strong emphasis on supporting children's communication and language skills.
  • Partnership working is a strength due to the well-established links with local schools and external professionals.

Areas for improvement

  • provide more opportunities for children to gain independence and carry out routine tasks for themselves
  • strengthen partnerships with any other settings that children also attend to help to promote greater consistency in children's care and learning.
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Location

Village Hall, Pulford Lane, Dodleston, CHESTER, CH4 9NN

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