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Acorn Pre-School CIO # Acorn Pre-School CIO Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · Acorn Pre School, Portakabin, Spalding, PE12 6TS · Lincolnshire Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Acorn Pre-School, located within the grounds of Whaplode C of E Primary School in Lincolnshire, offers childcare for children aged two to five years. The pre-school is committee-run and committed to providing a high-quality, stimulating, and safe environment. They aim to foster social and educational development, ensuring children acquire essential literacy, numeracy, and core skills before transitioning to primary school. With a team of highly trained and qualified professionals, Acorn Pre-School maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios to support individual learning journeys. They embrace the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on individualised learning, parent partnerships, and a curriculum encompassing Prime Areas (Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language, Physical Development) and Specific Areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design). The pre-school also integrates British Values such as Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, and Mutual Respect and Tolerance into its daily routines. Acorn Pre-School places a strong emphasis on continuous assessment through observation and collaboration with parents, ensuring each child's progress is effectively monitored and celebrated. Our ethos Acorn Pre-School is committed to providing a high-quality, stimulating, and safe environment for children aged two to five, fostering social and educational development. They embrace the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on individualised learning, parent partnerships, and integrating British Values into daily routines. Continuous assessment through observation and collaboration with parents ensures each child's progress is monitored and celebrated. What it's like Children are happy, show high levels of engagement and have formed secure emotional attachments with staff who are very attentive to their needs. They are confident and well-behaved learners who relish responsibilities such as being the helper at snack time, which promotes self-esteem. Committee-run Located in school grounds EYFS Curriculum Strong parent partnership Healthy Childcare Award ## Pricing & funding The nursery charges based on three-hour sessions or full-day bookings, with age-banded rates for ages two to three, and three and over. Fees are invoiced monthly in advance, though weekly payment options can be arranged. Government funding is accepted for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Breakfast Club (15 minutes) £1.50 / session - Breakfast Club (30 minutes) £3.00 / session - Breakfast Club (45 minutes) £4.50 / session - Morning Session (2 year old) £18.00 / session - Morning Session (3 year old) £16.00 / session See 9 more Good to know - Invoiced monthly in advance, with weekly payment plans available upon request. - If paying weekly, the first two weeks must be paid in advance. - Fees remain payable for short absences, including illness and term-time holidays. - Government funding is available for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds from the term after their birthday. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Acorn Pre-School CIO Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10238391 Lead inspector Sharon Alleary Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185957)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516397) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=acorn-pre-school-cio-pe12-6ts) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM; or full time 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (term time only, 38 weeks a year) Food Healthy snacks provided; parents to provide packed lunch for full day/afternoon sessions (no sweets, fizzy drinks, nuts or seeds) Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2020 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Acorn Pre-School CIO Last inspected 12 May 2022 · Sharon Alleary 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, show high levels of engagement and have formed secure emotional attachments with staff who are very attentive to their needs. They are confident and well-behaved learners who relish responsibilities such as being the helper at snack time, which promotes self-esteem. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and show high levels of engagement. - Children have formed secure attachments with attentive staff. - Children develop an interest in books and early literacy skills. - Staff support communication and language through everyday discussions. - Staff work with parents and external professionals to meet individual needs, including children with SEND. Areas to develop - 1 support all staff to consistently extend and build further on children's learning - 2 extend the partnerships with parents further to help all parents understand how to support their child's individual learning at home. Inspection #10238391 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185957) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff include all children equally in activities, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and work with parents and external professionals to meet children's individual care and learning needs effectively. Outdoor space There are plans to develop the garden to provide more learning opportunities, including planting and growing. Staff encourage children to play outside, occasionally take them on walks in the local environment, and support physical development by allowing safe risk-taking such as balancing across stepping stones. Inspection history Most recent inspection 12 May 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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