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3-2-5 Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Burghclere Down Community Centre, Berry Way, Andover, SP10 3RZ · Hampshire
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

3-2-5 Pre-School, established in the early 1980s in Andover, Hampshire, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Located in the modern and secure Burghclere Down Community Centre, the pre-school offers ample indoor space for various activities and an enclosed outdoor play area.

The dedicated team strives to create a calming, home-like atmosphere with natural colours to reduce overstimulation and foster positive behaviour. The learning approach centres on children leading their own exploration, with educators employing an "in the moment planning" strategy, joining children in their play to extend their learning during moments of high engagement.

The curriculum focuses on play-based learning, aiming to develop independent and confident learners ready for primary school. The pre-school uses educational software called 'Tapestry' to document each child's individual learning journey, allowing parents to view observations, photos, and videos, and contribute to their child's progress.

Emphasising imagination and curiosity, the pre-school incorporates natural and real-world items instead of plastic toys, providing opportunities for creative, risk-aware play. They also integrate Makaton, a language programme using symbols, signs, and speech, to support children's communication development, aid in settling in, and provide parents with a 'sign of the week' via their Facebook page.

Our ethos

3-2-5 Pre-School's learning approach is child-led and play-based, centred on children exploring their own interests. Educators use "in the moment planning" to extend learning during moments of high engagement, fostering independent and confident learners. The nursery aims to create a calming, home-like atmosphere, incorporating natural materials and real-world items to spark imagination and curiosity for risk-aware play. Communication is supported through Makaton.

What it's like

Children are happy, settled and motivated to learn. They experience an exciting curriculum indoors and outdoors, develop new vocabulary (including children who speak English as an additional language), and are supported to be independent and respectful of others' choices.

Play-based learningIn the moment planningNatural learning environmentMakaton communication support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon to Fri 09:15 - 14:15

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for 3-2-5 Pre-School

Last inspected 11 October 2021 · Cathy Greenwood

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, settled and motivated to learn. They experience an exciting curriculum indoors and outdoors, develop new vocabulary (including children who speak English as an additional language), and are supported to be independent and respectful of others' choices.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, settled and motivated to learn.
  • Staff provide an exciting curriculum that builds understanding of capacity, number and physical skills.
  • Managers and staff have improved planning and use children's interests to extend learning.
  • Good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and for children who speak English as an additional language.
  • Children are encouraged to be independent and form close relationships with key persons.

Areas to develop

  • 1Maintain children's concentration during language group activities.
  • 2Improve the organisation of snack time so children do not wait long and their play is not disrupted.
Inspection #10106818 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

EAL / language support

Staff use resources, sign language and words in children's home languages to develop speaking skills; small-group activities focus on reducing communication and language gaps.

Parent Reviews of 3-2-5 Pre-School

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021

Date: May 2011

  • October 2021Good
  • April 2019Requires improvement
  • July 2018Good
  • November 2015Good
  • May 2011Outstanding

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