All Smiles Pre-School

Conversation, practical independence and space to move shaped children's experience at All Smiles Pre-School in October 2022. Based at Rose Hill Church in Bolton, it has 20 places in total for children aged 24 to 60 months.

At its October 2022 inspection, Ofsted rated the provision Good, judged safeguarding effective and praised the identification of additional needs and prompt referrals for support. That is a dated assessment of care and education, rather than a description of today's daily arrangements.

In October 2022, language development and children's social and emotional learning shaped the curriculum. Adults introduced vocabulary during activities, spoke clearly and allowed children thinking time before answering. Everyday conversation became part of learning, rather than something reserved for a separate activity.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care. Here, the October 2022 examples included practising scissor skills, mixing flour into gloop and exploring the weight of vegetables. These gave children practical ways to develop coordination, investigate materials and persist with a difficult task.

Outdoor activity had room to expand. In October 2022, the large outdoor play space supported climbing, jumping and running, with a racing game on grass adding energetic shared play. Stories and songs introduced people from different countries, while visitors discussed their work and lives and children took part in celebrations associated with different faiths.

In October 2022, settling support and exchanges with parents helped connect home and nursery life. Staff shared information about children's learning, giving families a part in that conversation. Regular staff supervision, appraisal and training also supported reflection on teaching and children's next steps.

Independence was practised through small daily tasks. In October 2022, children managed coats, handwashing and nose-wiping, then served themselves snacks and used suitable knives to prepare fruit and crackers. Adults added vocabulary as children worked, linking self-care with communication.

Health teaching included recognising household dangers and learning road safety. In October 2022, children brushed their teeth after lunch, but an oral-health improvement action called for clearer expectations about healthy food and drink choices.

The address is Rose Hill Church, Westbourne Avenue, Bolton BL3 2JZ. The current attendance calendar is term time, with closure during school holidays, so families need a separate holiday arrangement.

In October 2022, sessions ran from 8.30am to 3.30pm on weekdays, and funded early education was provided for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

• Lunchbox choices. The October 2022 improvement action concerned clearer healthy-food and drink expectations. Ask how the current lunchbox guidance supports oral health.
• Holiday cover. Term-time attendance excludes school holidays. This is a substantial consideration for families needing childcare throughout the year.
• Dated daily arrangements. The session times and funding provision described here relate to October 2022. Which attendance patterns and funded arrangements can the nursery offer your family now?

All Smiles suits families seeking term-time childcare who value practical independence, conversation and active outdoor play. Its October 2022 examples give those priorities substance: children prepared snacks, tackled fiddly tasks and used a substantial outdoor space. The lunchbox improvement action deserves attention alongside those strengths, and holiday cover remains a practical planning point.