Is Alconbury Community Pre-School a good nursery?

Alconbury Community Pre-School is a good nursery. It provides a nurturing environment where children are happy, confident, and settled. Dedicated staff build close bonds and offer a well-designed curriculum that supports children's interests and progress, establishing a strong foundation for their educational and personal growth.

What is Alconbury Community Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Alconbury Community Pre-School received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted during its inspection on 19/12/2023. This reflects the pre-school's commitment to quality early childhood education and its positive impact on children's development.

How much does Alconbury Community Pre-School cost?

This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask.

Does Alconbury Community Pre-School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?

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Does Alconbury Community Pre-School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents?

Alconbury Community Pre-School caters for children aged 2-4 years, as such they do not accept 9-month-old funded places. Please contact them directly for more information on the ages they support.

Does Alconbury Community Pre-School take 2-year-old funded places?

Alconbury Community Pre-School accepts children aged between 2 and 4 years old, meaning they are likely to take 2-year-old funded places. Please contact the nursery directly to confirm their policy on funded places.

What are Alconbury Community Pre-School's opening hours?

Alconbury Community Pre-School is open Monday to Thursday during school term time. Sessions run from 9am to 3pm. They focus on providing dependable care within these hours to support families.

What age range does Alconbury Community Pre-School accept?

Alconbury Community Pre-School accepts children within the age range of 2 to 4 years old. They provide a nurturing environment specifically designed for this age group, focusing on their initial stages of development.

Does Alconbury Community Pre-School have outdoor space?

Yes, Alconbury Community Pre-School has an outdoor area for play and learning. Children enjoy activities like counting steps during games and using a painted road to learn about road safety, linking their play to practical experiences.

How does Alconbury Community Pre-School support children with SEND?

Alconbury Community Pre-School effectively supports children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Staff use positive interactions to develop communication skills, including providing picture cards. This inclusive approach ensures all children, including those with English as an additional language, progress well.

What do parents say about Alconbury Community Pre-School?

Parents observe that at Alconbury Community Pre-School, children happily arrive and confidently separate from their parents. They feel safe and secure, and the caring, nurturing staff build close bonds, ensuring children are happy, confident, and settled within the nursery environment.

How do I contact Alconbury Community Pre-School or arrange a visit?

Alconbury Community Pre-School can be contacted via their website at https://www.alconburypreschool.org.uk. Their Facebook page also keeps the community informed about activities and updates. Though a new website is under construction, direct contact via their current website or social media is the best approach.

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Alconbury Community Pre-School

Ofsted: Good

(Dec 2023)

·The Memorial Hall, School Lane, Huntingdon, PE28 4EQ · Cambridgeshire

Number of places

20 places

Age range

2–4 yrs

Last inspected

Dec 2023

Local authority

Cambridgeshire

About this early years setting

Alconbury Community Pre-School is in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, providing care and education for children from two to four years old. The pre-school operates from Monday to Thursday during school term time, with sessions running from 9am to 3pm. An Ofsted inspection in December 2023 rated its overall effectiveness as Good.

The inspector reported that children are happy, confident and settled, feeling safe and secure with caring staff. The curriculum is well-designed to support children's interests, with a variety of activities available inside and in the outdoor area. Staff support communication for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. The report suggested that the pre-school could further challenge the most able children and enhance opportunities for children to develop their independence skills.

What it's like

Children happily arrive, confidently separate from their parents and feel safe and secure; caring, nurturing staff build close bonds so children are happy, confident and settled. The curriculum is well designed to support children's interests and provides a rich variety of activities inside and outside, helping children make good progress.

Community-focusedOfsted Rated GoodCharity-run

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

The pre-school opens from Monday to Thursday, during school term time. Sessions are from 9am to 3pm.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Alconbury Community Pre-School

Last inspected 19 December 2023 · Carly Parkinson

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

Inspector highlights

Children feel safe and are happy, confident and settled
Caring, nurturing staff build close bonds and attachments with children
Well-designed curriculum supports children's interests and good progress across areas
Staff support communication for all children including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Strong partnerships with parents and support for transitions to school

Areas to develop

1provide a higher level of challenge to the most able children to help extend their learning even further
2support staff to recognise when to encourage children to do things for themselves, to further enhance their independence skills.

Inspection #10316803 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Alconbury Community Pre-School

Inspection date: Dec 2023
Inspection no.: 10316803
Lead inspector: Carly Parkinson

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language and have special educational needs and/or disabilities, develop good communication skills through positive interactions; staff provide opportunities for communication using picture cards.

Outdoor space

Children use an outdoor area for play and learning; activities include counting steps during games and using a painted road to learn about road safety, which they then practise on local trips.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language develop good communication skills through positive interactions and the use of picture cards.

Inspection history

Date: March 2012

December 2023Good
May 2018Good
November 2014Good
March 2012Outstanding

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