All Saints Pre-School

A feelings board, fruit-counting and support for families facing bereavement shaped the November 2023 inspection picture of All Saints Pre-School in Harrow Weald. At its November 2023 inspection, Ofsted judged the provision Good, found safeguarding effective and recognised good progress in children's communication, including for those learning English as an additional language.

The pre-school has capacity for 18 children, with an accepted age range of 24 to 60 months. Its inspection-era offer centred on term-time mornings, making the daily timetable an important part of the choice for families.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care: here, the November 2023 examples show how play and everyday experiences brought learning into the day. At snack time, children counted fruit and explored colour and shape, noticing the circular slices they made when cutting bananas. Familiar objects became material for conversation and early mathematics.

In November 2023, adults used children's home languages during play and routines, alongside introducing new vocabulary. Cultural and religious celebrations also formed part of the experience. This gave children opportunities to encounter languages and traditions beyond their own.

There was a clear limitation. In November 2023, announcements about drinks or tidying sometimes interrupted an absorbing activity, and transitions did not consistently take individual interests into account. Protecting sustained play was the improvement priority.

In November 2023, children used a feelings board to explain their emotions and approached adults when they wanted to talk. Staff also supported families coping with a new sibling or bereavement. Emotional care had concrete tools behind it, rather than depending solely on reassurance.

Short meditation exercises took place daily in November 2023, giving children practice in settling themselves. Adults demonstrated considerate behaviour and explained safe tool use; children checked on friends who had fallen. Regular handwashing and attention to hazards were also part of the routines.

Family involvement extended beyond progress meetings. In November 2023, parents participated in events including a dentist's visit, and a food bank helped families obtain essential supplies. Parents were encouraged to bring fruit and vegetables for children to share and try, connecting snack time with experience of different foods.

The address is 90 Uxbridge Road, Harrow Weald, Harrow, HA3 6DQ.

In November 2023, sessions ran from 9.30am to 12.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time. The pre-school then received early education funding for children aged two, three and four. These are dated attendance and funding arrangements, rather than a promise of a particular funded booking today.

• Interrupted play. In November 2023, routine changes sometimes broke children's concentration. At a visit, ask how drinks and tidying now fit around children who are deeply involved in an activity.
• Term-time mornings. The November 2023 pattern ended at 12.30pm and operated during term time. Families whose care needs extend into afternoons or holidays should weigh that pattern carefully.

The November 2023 picture of All Saints Pre-School suits families considering a term-time morning pre-school experience and who value practical emotional support. That inspection-time picture combines language-rich play, opportunities to discuss feelings and tangible help for families. The reservation is equally specific: daily routines needed to leave more room for uninterrupted learning.