Ofsted

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We are located in the recreation ground close to the village centre and have been an integral part of the village since 1960. We are fortunate to have access to the playing fields, playground, and a wooded area for forest school type activities. 

We are very proud of our transition to school programme, in conjunction with the local primary schools. As a pre-school, we provide more than just childcare - we also prepare your child for school. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage, we work with the children to help them to gain core skills in the areas shown below.

“Staff provide children with ample opportunities to develop good physical skills and practise their independence skills. Children have access to large open spaces and have opportunities to explore and challenge their abilities, such as when they run up and down a steep bank. Younger children make use of opportunities to use ride-on toys and play in the water tray. Children join in with music and movement or dig in the soil, where they grow plants. They develop confidence, balance and coordination when they run across the fields and visit the playground”

“Children love sitting with staff who read stories to them in small groups. They demonstrate a firm understanding of storytelling when they role play and engage in imaginative play. Staff give younger children new words to support their learning. For instance, they introduce words, such as 'cocoon' when they look at caterpillars, which they repeat in the songs they sing together. This repetition of new and unfamiliar words helps children remember long term what they have learned”

“Staff support children to express their needs and praise children's positive behaviour. For example, when children feel overwhelmed by their feelings, staff step in and provide them with words to describe their emotions. They address unwanted behaviour calmly so that children understand the impact of their words and actions on others. This helps children to develop their social skills and to enjoy friendships”