Jelly Beans Pre-school at Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's

Jelly Beans gives the pre-school provision at Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's its own identity, within a Church of England primary school in Churchtown. The distinction matters: families are choosing a pre-school experience as well as considering a possible school for later years.

The school describes its ethos through Christian family life and mutual encouragement. That gives families a clear starting point when considering whether its religious character suits them. At the inspection on 19 and 20 September 2023, Ofsted graded the school's early years provision Good. This was an early years judgement within the school inspection, rather than a separate nursery rating.

Stories, play and rhymes give language learning a practical shape. In September 2023, children in the school's early years encountered unfamiliar vocabulary through these activities, with adults encouraging their communication. The emphasis is on using language, rather than simply hearing it: children were eager to discuss their classroom activities with adults.

Learning also has a planned sequence. Beginning with early years, the school identifies the knowledge children should acquire and organises the order of teaching. Vocabulary is considered alongside that content. For parents, these details explain the educational purpose behind play and conversation: activities contribute to children's developing knowledge and ability to express themselves.

Positive relationships are part of the early years experience. In September 2023, children in early years were included in the finding that pupils enjoyed school and benefited from their relationships with adults and other children. That matters for a young child learning to participate in a group and communicate with familiar adults.

For special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the school places responsibility with every teacher and says it aims to include pupils throughout school life. Its stated approach values individual differences. This makes inclusion a responsibility across teaching, rather than something confined to a specialist role.

Operation Encompass adds a specific element to the school's support arrangements. Following a domestic incident involving a child, information reaches the school's Key Adult by 9.00am on the next school day. Support can then respond to the child's needs and wishes, including help that is discreet.

Attending Jelly Beans does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the applicable deadline. The application route is Lancashire County Council.

Treat the nursery decision and the Reception application as separate decisions. Choosing the pre-school for the experience it offers your child does not remove the need to apply for school entry.

Jelly Beans has a dedicated email enquiry form. Parents provide their name and email address, and can add a telephone number to their message. This gives the pre-school a direct route for responding to an enquiry.

Alternatively, contact Jelly Beans through the school on 01995 603050. The school address is The Green, Churchtown, Preston, PR3 0HS, useful when planning the practicalities of attending.