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Annabelle's Fernham Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
·Fernham Village Hall, Fernham, Faringdon, SN7 7NX · Oxfordshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Annabelle's Fernham Pre-School is dedicated to providing a nurturing, enriching, and stimulating environment for children aged between 2 years, 9 months and 4 years. The pre-school fosters social, emotional, and cognitive development through a play-based learning approach that incorporates age-appropriate activities.

Educators meticulously observe each child's interests and progress, tailoring activities to individual needs. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on creative development, offering ample opportunities for artistic expression and sensory exploration with natural materials.

The facility includes an imaginative play area designed to enhance personal, social, and emotional growth, alongside a weekly timetable that integrates problem-solving and numerical activities to build foundational maths skills. Daily routines begin with interactive discussions, encouraging conversation and social engagement among the children.

The pre-school's comprehensive approach ensures children are well-prepared for a successful transition to primary school, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The staff team, led by a fully qualified pre-school leader, focuses on building strong, trusting relationships with children and families.

Our ethos

Annabelle's Fernham Pre-School focuses on a play-based learning approach, aiming to foster social, emotional, and cognitive development through tailored activities. The curriculum emphasises creative and sensory exploration, with a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to prepare children for primary school. Strong relationships with children and families are central to their philosophy.

What it's like

Staff show genuine enthusiasm and passion, helping children grow in confidence and learn to play together harmoniously. Children demonstrate positive learning behaviours, listening and focusing attentively, and showing care towards their friends. They make good progress due to a well-implemented curriculum and high expectations from staff.

Play-based learningFocus on creative developmentPersonalised learningStrong school preparation focus

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Deposit to secure a place£50 / session
  • Unfunded hours£9.25 / hour
  • Unfunded half-hour£4.62 / hour
  • 30 hours flexible funding per term£495 / session
  • Hot lunch£3.90 / day

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 14:00 (term time only)

Age range

2 years 9 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Annabelle's Fernham Pre-School

Last inspected 10 December 2024 · Anneliese Fox-Jones

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

Staff show genuine enthusiasm and passion, helping children grow in confidence and learn to play together harmoniously. Children demonstrate positive learning behaviours, listening and focusing attentively, and showing care towards their friends. They make good progress due to a well-implemented curriculum and high expectations from staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff show genuine enthusiasm and passion for working with children.
  • Children grow in confidence as their explorations are valued and discoveries celebrated.
  • Children demonstrate positive learning behaviours and show care and consideration towards friends.
  • The curriculum is well-embedded, and staff have high expectations for children's achievement.
  • Children's communication and language are ignited by staff skilfully responding to their ideas and narrating actions.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend children's knowledge and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others, to further develop their awareness of diversity and increase their understanding of what makes them unique
  • 2focus on strengthening staff's ongoing professional development to further enhance and improve their knowledge and skills.
Inspection #10363980 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report positively on the welcoming and friendly pre-school.

They comment on how they feel well informed about their children's learning, development and progress.

They greatly value the staff and the level of care they provide.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Overall, staff know the children well. They find out about children's interests and needs when they start. This helps to build on what children already know and can do. This means that children make good progress in their learning.

Outdoor space

For instance, as children dress themselves for outdoor play, one child turns to a friend and says, 'I will wait for you.' The inspector observed activities in the main room and garden.

Inspection history

Date: January 2019

  • December 2024Good
  • January 2019Good

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