Ofsted rate Christleton Pre-School good in all areas.
What Ofsted said about us.
"Children are happy and content at this bright and welcoming pre-school. Staff are nurturing and supportive, and even very new children settle quickly. Staff promote equal opportunities well and teach children to be kind and to respect each other's differences in an age-appropriate way. Staff have high expectations for children's progress and give clear and consistent behavioural messages. Children display positive attitudes to learning and behave very well."
"Children eagerly seek out their friends as they explore the outdoor environment. They use all of their muscles as they join in an energetic warm-up session, counting the number of star jumps to match the corresponding number of children. They delight in discovering snow on their play equipment, noticing how it melts and turns to water. Staff ask them thought-provoking questions, such as 'Why do you think I am spreading salt on the path?' Children are keen to share their thoughts and ideas, displaying a sense of achievement as they do so."
"Mathematical concepts are embedded securely throughout the pre-school. Children confidently count their friends and work out the number of chairs and plates they need at snack time. Staff are skilful in their teaching of mathematics. They engage children in discussions on capacity during water play and talk about the characteristics of different shapes. Children use excellent problem-solving skills to create three-dimensional objects, and staff give them time to work things out for themselves."
