Dodleston Pre-School
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.
This summary is extracted from the official Ofsted inspection report. Read the full report for complete information.
Location
Village Hall, Pulford Lane, Dodleston, CHESTER, CH4 9NN
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