St George's Pre School

A beetle in the grass became a reason to reach for a non-fiction book at St George's Pre School. That June 2023 example captures the character of this Rugby setting: outdoor discovery connected to reading, conversation and practical care for living things.

Ofsted judged the pre-school Outstanding at its June 2023 inspection, finding a carefully ordered curriculum and strong support for children to direct their learning. It has capacity for 24 children at Church Hall, St John's Avenue, Rugby, CV22 5HR. Children attending in June 2023 were aged 2 to 4.

In June 2023, children pursued their own projects at the creative station, cutting, sticking and making marks. Masks made with sticky notes and googly eyes gave those skills a purpose. The home corner supported shared imaginative play, with children agreeing roles and making room for others.

The early years foundation stage is the framework for children's learning, development and care: here, the June 2023 activities connected play with language, physical skills and growing independence. Staff introduced more ambitious vocabulary during conversations, while books and audio stories gave children reasons to listen and talk. Learning about authors, illustrators and the information on book covers extended their interest beyond the story itself.

Outdoor play in June 2023 included investigating insects and using books to explore what children had discovered. Children also discussed safe climbing heights with staff around a tree in the outdoor play space. These were practical opportunities to make decisions, rather than simply follow instructions.

At the June 2023 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective and SEND support exceptional, with prompt referrals and targeted work involving parents and other professionals. This gives families a dated assessment of both safety arrangements and support for additional needs.

In June 2023, familiar routines helped children settle into the day, and relationships with staff and other children supported confident participation. Children practised independence through storing their belongings and taking responsibility for particular tidying jobs. Circle time included greetings in different languages and discussion of the group's rules.

A weekly learning letter in June 2023 helped parents follow the activities their children had experienced. Staff also supported the move to school. Communication therefore extended beyond the immediate session to learning at home and the next stage of education.

Church Hall, St John's Avenue, Rugby, CV22 5HR is the pre-school's address.

In June 2023, the pre-school operated during term time, Monday to Friday. In June 2023, session times were 9am to 3pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9am to midday on Wednesdays. Funded early education was provided for two-, three- and four-year-old children at that time.

• Attendance pattern. June 2023 sessions included longer days and a shorter Wednesday. At a visit, how does the current weekly pattern fit your childcare needs?
• Independent learning. In June 2023, children chose activities, managed belongings and shared tidying responsibilities. This approach suits families who value practical self-care alongside play.

St George's suits families drawn to child-led projects, imaginative play and outdoor investigation. Its June 2023 provision combined longer daytime sessions with a shorter Wednesday, making the historical attendance pattern relevant to families considering either longer or shorter sessions. The strongest educational detail is the connection between experiences: an insect prompted reading, craft encouraged coordination, and everyday responsibilities built independence.