A nursery school in Swinton has received an across-the-board "good" rating following an inspection. Ofsted officials visited the 32-place St Luke's Pre-School on May 6 and concluded that its overall effectiveness was "good".
The assessment was the same for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management. However, there were three areas where the facility, based at St Luke's Parish Centre on Swinton Park Road, needs to improve.
Staff need to "ensure the curriculum meets the needs of all of the children at group times", and provide opportunities for them to learn about different cultures, religions and faiths and support children to develop their self-care [toileting] skills. In her report, inspector Yvonne Glaister wrote: "Children arrive at the pre-school with a big smile on their face and are happy to leave their parents.
