Rixton-With-Glazebrook Pre-School

Balance bikes, water-tray counting and visits to the local train station give Rixton-With-Glazebrook Pre-School's July 2022 day a recognisable character: practical play with connections beyond the setting. At its July 2022 inspection, Ofsted rated the provision Good and found safeguarding effective.

Based at Glazebrook Methodist Church in Warrington, the pre-school has 40 places in total. The children attending in July 2022 were aged two to four; that age range describes the inspection period.

In July 2022, learning started with children's interests and what they could already do. Pouring between containers became a counting activity as children worked out how many cups filled a jug. The early years foundation stage sets the framework for learning, development and care: here, practical play connected mathematical ideas with an everyday task.

Short group activities helped children sustain attention, while pairing older and younger children supported their next learning steps. Stories and a morning greeting song gave children opportunities to listen and speak. Vocabulary development needed more consistent attention, however, so engaging activities did not always stretch children's language sufficiently.

Daily outdoor play used a large play area. Balance bikes, three-wheeled vehicles and child-created obstacle courses gave physical activity several forms. Music classes, station visits and participation in community festivals also featured in July 2022, connecting the children's experiences with their local surroundings.

At the July 2022 inspection, Ofsted found that children formed close relationships with adults and made good progress, including children with SEND, those learning English as an additional language and those receiving additional funding.

In July 2022, accessible resources matched children's interests and helped them become absorbed in play when separating from parents. Staff also exchanged information with families at the start of the day.

Fresh fruit, water and milk were provided, while families supplied a healthy packed lunch for children staying all day. Older children managed toileting and handwashing independently, and younger children's nappies were changed regularly; handwashing after coughing needed more consistent reinforcement.

The address is Glazebrook Methodist Church, Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook, Warrington, WA3 5AY.

In July 2022, opening hours were 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. Funded early education was provided for two-, three- and four-year-olds at that date. These are historical operating arrangements rather than a current attendance offer.

• Language development. More consistent vocabulary extension was an improvement priority in July 2022. Ask how staff now build new words into stories and practical activities.
• Everyday hygiene. Handwashing after coughing was not reinforced consistently in July 2022. Ask how children now practise this routine.
• Attendance fit. The July 2022 timetable followed term time. What opening and booking arrangements would apply to your child now?

The July 2022 picture suits families who value practical learning, outdoor movement and involvement in the local community. Water play, music and station visits provide concrete reasons for that assessment. The Good judgement sits alongside two useful cautions: language extension and hygiene teaching needed greater consistency. For families considering the pre-school now, those priorities give a purposeful starting point for a visit.