Is Aldwincle Pre-School a good nursery?

Aldwincle Pre-School is a good nursery with an Ofsted rating of 'Good' as of June 10, 2025. Children are noted to settle quickly, form strong bonds with staff, and benefit from a focus on communication and vocabulary development within a nurturing environment. The pre-school consistently supports children's confidence and well-being.

What is Aldwincle Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Aldwincle Pre-School has a 'Good' Ofsted rating, following its last inspection on June 10, 2025. This rating reflects the high quality of care and education provided at Aldwincle Pre-School.

How much does Aldwincle Pre-School cost?

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

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

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

Aldwincle Pre-School accepts children aged 2-4 years. As such, it is unlikely to offer funded places for 9-month-old children. Please contact Aldwincle Pre-School directly for specific information regarding funded places and age suitability.

Does Aldwincle Pre-School take 2-year-old funded places?

Aldwincle Pre-School caters for children aged 2-4 years, meaning that 2-year-old children are within their accepted age range. For specific details regarding 2-year-old funded places, please contact Aldwincle Pre-School directly to enquire.

What are Aldwincle Pre-School's opening hours?

Aldwincle Pre-School is open Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions run from 8:30 am until 3 pm, providing consistent care throughout the school week for children attending Aldwincle Pre-School.

What age range does Aldwincle Pre-School accept?

Aldwincle Pre-School accepts children aged between 2 and 4 years old. This age range allows the pre-school to tailor its play-based learning approach to the developmental needs of its attendees.

Does Aldwincle Pre-School have outdoor space?

Yes, Aldwincle Pre-School has outdoor space. Children enjoy using these areas to explore safely and learn through first-hand experiences, such as investigating insects and playing with water and citrus fruit in the mud kitchen. These diverse outdoor spaces are a key feature of Aldwincle Pre-School.

How does Aldwincle Pre-School support children with SEND?

Aldwincle Pre-School supports children with SEND by working closely with parents and other professionals. They use targeted funding to increase staff for children needing additional support, ensuring they access high-quality learning opportunities. This focused approach benefits children attending Aldwincle Pre-School.

What do parents say about Aldwincle Pre-School?

Parents consistently highlight the excellent partnerships with Aldwincle Pre-School, appreciating regular updates and resources like a borrowing library to support learning at home. They note that children settle quickly, form close bonds with staff, and enjoy attending the nurturing environment at Aldwincle Pre-School.

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

You can contact Aldwincle Pre-School by phone at 01832 720566 or by email at manager@aldwinclepreschool.co.uk. Further information and details on arranging a visit to Aldwincle Pre-School are available on their website, https://www.aldwinclepreschool.co.uk.

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Aldwincle Pre-School

Ofsted: Good

(Jun 2025)

·Main Street, Aldwincle, Kettering, NN14 3EL · North Northamptonshire

Number of places

16 places

Age range

2–4 yrs

Last inspected

Jun 2025

Local authority

North Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Aldwincle Pre-School offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2-4 years, focusing on a play-based learning approach. Operating during term time from 9 am to 3 pm, the pre-school fosters curiosity and supports development through a variety of engaging indoor and outdoor activities.

They pride themselves on being a Communication Friendly Setting, with all staff trained in Speech and Language Support to enhance children’s communication skills. The curriculum encourages self-selection in play, with themed indoor areas, a well-stocked and rotating library, and a diverse outdoor space featuring a mud kitchen, wendy house, and trim trail.

Children participate in a rolling snack time with healthy options, and those staying for the afternoon session bring packed lunches. The pre-school encourages independence in older children and provides daily artwork to take home, ensuring a holistic and enriching experience.

Our ethos

Aldwincincle Pre-School is a Communication Friendly Setting that focuses on a play-based learning approach. They foster curiosity and support development through self-selected play, with staff trained in Speech and Language Support to enhance children's communication skills. The pre-school offers a nurturing and stimulating environment with engaging indoor and outdoor activities.

What it's like

Children enjoy attending this nurturing and welcoming pre-school where they settle quickly, form close bonds with staff and peers, and behave very well. Staff have high expectations and there is a strong focus on developing children's communication and vocabulary, supporting their confidence and well-being.

Communication Friendly SettingPlay-based learningIndoor and outdoor free playTerm-time only

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

9am - 3pm, Monday - Friday, term time only.

Food

Snacks provided; children bring packed lunches for afternoon session

Age range

2-4 year olds

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Morning session, Afternoon session

Established

1997

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Aldwincle Pre-School

Inspection date: Jun 2025
Inspection no.: 10399670
Lead inspector: Emma Serdet

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Aldwincle Pre-School

Last inspected 10 June 2025 · Emma Serdet

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

Nurturing, welcoming pre-school where children quickly settle and form close bonds with staff and peers
Strong focus on developing communication and vocabulary across the setting
Staff work closely with parents and professionals to support children with SEND, using targeted funding
Excellent parent partnerships, including a borrowing library and regular updates to support home learning
Children delight in using outdoor spaces for safe exploration and first-hand learning

Areas to develop

1support all staff to consistently recognise opportunities that arise from children's immediate interests to fully extend their learning.

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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. They use funding for SEND children in a targeted way, for example increasing staff so children who need adult support can access high-quality learning opportunities.

Outdoor space

Children delight in accessing the outdoor spaces, which allow them to explore safely and learn through first-hand experiences. For example, they investigate an injured butterfly outside and younger children fill containers of coloured water and explore sliced citrus fruit in the mud kitchen.

Inspection history

Date: September 2015

June 2025Good
December 2019Good
May 2016Good
September 2015Good

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Aldwincle Pre-School

About this day nursery

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Key facts

Official Ofsted Report

Ofsted rating for Aldwincle Pre-School

How they support every child

Frequently asked about Aldwincle Pre-School

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