Moat Street Pre school

Story choices decided by name sticks, garden bugs examined through magnifying glasses and kindness rewarded with pom-poms: these are the details that give Moat Street Pre school its character in September 2022. Children had opportunities to make decisions as well as join in activities.

Ofsted rated the setting Good on 14 September 2022, finding that its curriculum supported learning and that children were happy and settled. The pre-school has 24 places in total; children attending at that visit were aged two to four.

In September 2022, the early years foundation stage provided the framework for children's learning, development and care. In practical terms, play brought together conversation, physical skills and exploration: children shaped pretend cakes from play dough, mixed water with plants and herbs, and investigated insects in the garden.

Books involved participation as well as listening. That September, children used sticks bearing their names to vote for a story, giving them a concrete way to influence a shared activity. Animated reading held their attention. Conversations with staff included open questions, creating opportunities for children to explain their ideas.

There were limits to this approach. In September 2022, adults sometimes supplied solutions too quickly, including when children wanted to load stones into a toy digger. Mathematics also needed more consistent attention across the day, extending beyond positional language to concepts such as counting.

At its September 2022 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective, with staff recognising potential signs of abuse, knowing referral procedures and using parental permission and a password for emergency collections. These were practical protections around both concerns and collection arrangements.

In September 2022, independence included everyday hygiene: children checked their noses in a mirror after using a tissue, disposed of it and washed their hands. Staff also helped children handle disagreements over toys fairly.

The warm fuzzy scheme rewarded kindness and positive behaviour that September. Children collected pom-poms in a jar and could choose a reward day once it was full, linking individual actions to a shared celebration.

The address is WIGSTON MAGNA METHODIST CHURCH, Cross Street, Wigston, LE18 2HE.

In September 2022, attendance ran Monday to Friday during term time, with sessions from 9am to 2.30pm. That timetable ended before the late afternoon, an important consideration for families arranging care around work. The setting also provided funded early education for children aged two, three and four at that time.

• Thinking and mathematics. In September 2022, children needed more opportunities to work out solutions themselves and encounter mathematical ideas throughout the day. These are useful priorities to explore through examples of today's activities.
• Term-time timetable. The September 2022 sessions finished at 2.30pm and operated during term time. What attendance pattern and funded-hours arrangements would apply to your child now?

The September 2022 picture suits families who value child-led choices, imaginative play and practical independence. Story voting and the warm fuzzy reward jar made participation tangible. The balance matters: adult questioning supported conversation, but problem-solving and mathematics needed further development. For families considering a term-time pre-school timetable, these findings provide clear points to weigh alongside the attendance arrangements.