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Acorn Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Vane Close, Norwich, NR7 0US · Norfolk
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Acorn Preschool in Norwich offers a warm and engaging environment where children aged 2 to 4 years and 11 months are encouraged to learn through exploration and play. Established in 1977, this community-based, registered charity operates independently, despite being situated within Dussindale Primary School, and boasts its own dedicated entrance and facilities, including both indoor and outdoor play areas.

The preschool is committed to a child-centred approach, treating each child as an individual with unique needs and supporting their development at their own pace. A professional and passionate team guides the children through diverse activities while fostering a positive partnership with parents to ensure children are happy, confident, and well-prepared for their next steps.

The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, covering seven key areas of development to provide a rich and varied learning experience.

Our ethos

Acorn Preschool is committed to a child-centred approach, treating each child as an individual and supporting their development at their own pace. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, with children encouraged to learn through exploration and play.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and staff provide reassurance and strategies to help them engage and feel comfortable. Staff support language development by introducing new vocabulary and focus strongly on children's social and emotional development, encouraging friendships and turn-taking.

Learning through playCommunity-based charityChild-centred approachIndoor and outdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
  • 3 hour session£18.00 / session
  • 6 hour session£36.00 / session
  • Wrap Around Care£5.00 / session
  • Full day including Wrap Around Care£41.00 / day

Key facts

Opening hours

08:45 - 11:45 (Morning session), 12:15 - 15:15 (Afternoon session), 08:45 - 14:45 (All day session), 14:45 - 15:15 (Wrap Around Offer)

Food

A snack is available mid-morning and mid-afternoon, along with milk or water. Children staying for the full day can eat their own packed lunch between 11.45am - 12.15pm.

Session types

Morning session, Afternoon session, All day session, Wrap Around Care

Age range

2 years to 4 years 11 months

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Staff

7 practitioners

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Acorn Preschool

Last inspected 14 January 2025 · Jenny Hardy

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 settle quickly and staff provide reassurance and strategies to help them engage and feel comfortable. Staff support language development by introducing new vocabulary and focus strongly on children's social and emotional development, encouraging friendships and turn-taking.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle quickly, with staff providing reassurance and tailored strategies.
  • Staff support language development, introducing new vocabulary during routines and play.
  • Strong focus on social and emotional development; children behave well and are encouraged to build friendships.
  • Planning is based on children's interests, providing exciting and motivating learning opportunities.
  • Leaders have clear oversight and strong professional relationships that support children with SEND.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to identify highly focused and relevant targets for children to help them make the best possible progress in their learning and development.
Inspection #10372128 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Professional relationships with other agencies and services are strong, particularly supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Strategies and information are shared between professionals, staff and parents to help provide children with consistent approaches and support.

Outdoor space

Staff invite other children to join in as they play games outside, promoting friendships and shared play. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Acorn Preschool

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • January 2025Good
  • April 2019Good
  • March 2015Good
  • June 2009Outstanding

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