Ofsted Report


Clackclose Pre-School received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in January 2022. Her are some of the comments Ofsted made in their report.

"Children enjoy their time in this friendly pre-school. Children are happy and engage confidently with staff, who know them well."

"Children's behaviour is good because staff act as good role models and recognise children's achievements. Children are spoken to in a calm manner and they are praised often."

"Children increase their confidence as they explore the environment, both inside and outside. They make choices for themselves."

Children are well engaged throughout their time in the pre-school, as staff plan and provide activities that interest them."

"Children learn to recognise numbers, count and calculate. Staff skilfully weave in mathematical concepts."

"Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported."

"Children have good opportunities to be physical as they run, climb and peddle tricycles in the well resourced gardens."

"Children eat nutritious snacks and learn the importance of oral health."

"Staff support children's speech and language development effectively. They read stories and introduce new ideas and vocabulary. Staff pose questions to help children to think and give them the opportunity to respond, in their own time."

"Parents are positive about the pre-school. They feel well informed about their children's progress."

"All staff are well supported by the management team."


Clackclose Pre-School received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted in May 2015. Here are some comments Ofsted made in their report:

"All adults are passionately dedicated to providing children with inspirational learning that appeals to their sense of fun."

"Parents speak highly of the team saying they are brilliant and that their children make fantastic progress."

"Adults provide excellent support to all children. They enthusiastically join in, lead activities and offer suggestions to enhance their progress."

"Children flourish through warm, trusting relationships they enjoy with their key persons."

"Children tumble into Pre-School happily, demonstrating how safe and secure they feel as they eagerly explore the abundant activities on offer."

"Through familiar routines and stimulating activities, children gain a wealth of skills ready for their next stages in learning, including school."

"Leadership and management of the Pre-School are excellent, with all involved contributing equally to its ongoing success."

"Children develop excellent independence skills as they freely choose to be indoors or outside. High quality resources extend their learning in both areas."

"Policies and procedures and superb organisation support the operation of this dynamic Pre-School and safeguard children well."


Clackclose Pre-School received a "good" rating from Ofsted in September 2009 and 2011. Here are some of the comments Ofsted made in their report:

"A warm and welcoming environment is provided for children and they clearly enjoy their time at the setting. Children make good progress in their learning and development."

"The excellent, trusting relationships between children and staff give children confidence to have a go at doing things they are not sure of..."

"Staff have high aspirations and work as an effective team to promote children's learning and well-being."

"Children enjoy learning because staff plan interesting activities."

"A strong feature in the sessions is the calm atmosphere in which children work very well together... They behave very well and are caring and helpful towards each other."

"Clackclose Pre-school provides children with a good start to their education. The good leadership and management ensure that the pre-school successfully promotes inclusive practices. The provision for children's learning and personal development is well structured and enables children to achieve well in a happy and secure environment."


A copy of our most recent report is been pinned to the parent's noticeboard just inside the Pre-School entrance. The report is also available to read on the Ofsted website.