We are still officially ‘GOOD’ (unofficially, and in our opinion, ‘GREAT!’)

Following an inspection on 8th March 2024, Ofsted rated us ‘Good’ in all areas.

The report notes, ‘Children have lovely bonds with staff and there is a very effective key-person system in place. Children’s behaviour is very good. They understand the rules in place and why they are important. Children concentrate carefully and show great interest in their play and activities. Even the younger children maintain concentration for a long time.’

The full inspection report can be read at https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244451

Mrs Perkins was delighted with the report and said,

“The report reflects all the hard work of the St. Luke’s family: the staff and the parents. I am proud of  my colleagues who through their experience and care  enable every child to achieve their full potential, and the parents for their wonderful support. The report reinforces our pride in our traditions, whilst embracing innovation and change that best prepares our children for the challenges they will meet in the future.”

2018 Summary of key findings for parents

• The committee and management are reflective and regularly evaluate the service they provide. They support staff very well and encourage their continuous professional development.
• Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. Staff keep parents accurately informed about their children’s progress and encourage them to take an active part in their learning. Staff understand the importance of linking with other carers in settings where children also attend to provide continuity in children’s learning and care.
• Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. Staff keep parents accurately informed about their children’s progress and encourage them to take an active part in their learning. Staff understand the importance of linking with other carers in settings where children also attend to provide continuity in children’s learning and care.
• Children make good progress in their learning and staff are swift to identify and support any gaps in children’s development to ensure they are well prepared for school.
• Children thoroughly enjoy being outdoors in the pre-school’s garden area. Staff provide them with a variety of equipment and resources to support their physical development and social skills.’

2015 Summary of key findings for parents

• Children play in a very happy atmosphere. This is because they form strong bonds with staff from the start. Staff teach them how to behave well and get along with others. Children are emotionally settled and know how to manage their own behaviour.
• Children are engaged in their learning because staff provide a good range of activities and opportunities for children to explore.
• Staff provide excellent support for children who speak English as an additional language. They give children individual instructions for activities using signing and pictures. Children are making rapid progress in their communication skills.
• Partnership with parents is highly successful. Staff are extremely proficient in exchanging information about children’s progress with parents. Parents take part in the play rota and use a range of different electronic methods to keep staff informed about their children’s learning at home.
• All staff demonstrate a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. They regularly discuss different aspects of the good safeguarding procedures. This ensures staff know the procedures well and use them effectively to show high regard for children’s well-being.”

    May 2015 Ofsted Report

Full details our current and previous Ofsted reports can be found HERE