Is Attenborough Church Pre-School a good nursery?

Attenborough Church Pre-School is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children can develop confidence, language skills, and social abilities through engaging activities. The pre-school ensures a holistic approach to early childhood education, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Children enjoy varied activities, explore a large natural garden, and learn independence, indicating a positive and supportive setting at Attenborough Church Pre-School.

What is Attenborough Church Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Attenborough Church Pre-School received an Ofsted rating of 'Good' during its inspection on February 22, 2023. This rating reflects the quality of education and care provided by Attenborough Church Pre-School, with particular highlights on their well-thought-out curriculum and effective safeguarding arrangements.

How much does Attenborough Church Pre-School cost?

Attenborough Church Pre-School offers various sessions with fees starting from April 2026. A Breakfast Club costs £7.50, a Morning Session is £18.50, and a Full Day Session is £37. There are also options for Lunch Club at £4.95, an Afternoon Session at £18.50, and an Extended Day for £52. Attenborough Church Pre-School also accepts Tax-Free Childcare.

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

Yes, Attenborough Church Pre-School offers fully funded places and accepts both 15 and 30 hours of free childcare. This includes 15 hours for eligible two-year-olds and universal three and four-year-olds. They also accept 30 hours of funded childcare for working parents, making Attenborough Church Pre-School accessible for many families.

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

Working parents may be entitled to up to 30 hours of funded childcare from when their child is 9 months old. Attenborough Church Pre-School allows children to start from their second birthday. Therefore, while 9-month funding is available, your child would be funded from their first day at Attenborough Church Pre-School once they reach two years old.

Does Attenborough Church Pre-School take 2-year-old funded places?

Yes, Attenborough Church Pre-School does take 2-year-old funded places. There is a 15-hour entitlement for two-year-olds available to families who meet certain benefit eligibility criteria. Funding begins in the term after your child's second birthday, making Attenborough Church Pre-School accessible for eligible families.

What are Attenborough Church Pre-School's opening hours?

Attenborough Church Pre-School is open from Monday to Thursday, between 8am and 4.30pm. On Fridays, the pre-school operates from 8am to 3.15pm. These term-time hours allow children to engage in a wide range of activities and learning opportunities at Attenborough Church Pre-School.

What age range does Attenborough Church Pre-School accept?

Attenborough Church Pre-School accepts children within the age range of 2 to 4 years. This focus allows the pre-school to tailor its curriculum and activities to the specific developmental needs of this age group. Attenborough Church Pre-School provides a supportive environment for children in this key stage of development.

Does Attenborough Church Pre-School have outdoor space?

Yes, Attenborough Church Pre-School boasts a large natural garden where children spend a significant portion of their time. This outdoor space allows them to explore their surroundings, develop physical skills, and engage in imaginative play, such as digging and building with wood at Attenborough Church Pre-School.

How does Attenborough Church Pre-School support children with SEND?

Attenborough Church Pre-School provides sensitive, tailored support for children with individual needs, identifying additional needs early and collaborating with other agencies for specialist help. Staff use picture cards for non-verbal children and offer small-group time with treasure boxes to aid speaking and pronunciation, helping children with SEND make good progress at Attenborough Church Pre-School.

What do parents say about Attenborough Church Pre-School?

Parents consistently praise Attenborough Church Pre-School, with many reporting their children love attending. They particularly value the outdoor activities provided by the staff and appreciate how the staff help their children develop new skills, such as improving speaking abilities and becoming more confident within the supportive environment of Attenborough Church Pre-School.

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

You can contact Attenborough Church Pre-School by calling 07999 340370 or by sending an email to enquiries@attenboroughchurchpreschool.com. Further information, including details on arranging a visit, can be found on their website at www.attenboroughchurchpreschool.com. Attenborough Church Pre-School welcomes inquiries and visits.

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Attenborough Church Pre-School

Ofsted: Good

(Feb 2023)

5.0(18 parent reviews) ·Lucy & Vincent Brown Village Hall, Attenborough Lane, NOTTINGHAM, NG9 6AB · Nottinghamshire

Number of places

50 places

Age range

2–4 yrs

Last inspected

Feb 2023

Local authority

Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Attenborough Church Pre-School, a not-for-profit charity, offers a nurturing environment for children in Nottingham. Managed by a dedicated parent committee, the pre-school provides affordable term-time childcare.

They are committed to supporting families by offering fully funded places and also run a free Stay & Play Group on Fridays, welcoming children aged 0-5 years. The pre-school also features a new holiday club for enrolled children.

They focus on fostering confidence, language development, and social skills in a fun and engaging setting. Their facilities include various rooms and a garden, providing ample opportunities for play and learning.

The curriculum incorporates the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a holistic approach to early childhood education. Forest School sessions are also part of their offering, encouraging outdoor exploration and learning.

Our ethos

Attenborough Church Pre-School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and incorporates Forest School sessions, encouraging outdoor exploration and learning. They are committed to fostering confidence, language development, and social skills in a fun and engaging setting.

What it's like

Children run in excitedly and choose from varied activities. They quickly settle and choose to play inside or outdoors, spending much of their time exploring the large natural garden and developing physical skills. Children are also learning to become independent, taking care of themselves by putting on wellies, pouring drinks, and clearing up after snack time.

Charity-runAffordable childcareFully funded places availableForest School sessionsFree Stay & Play Group

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around various session options, including breakfast club, morning, lunch, afternoon, after-school, full day, and extended day sessions. Fees are billed half-termly in advance, and the nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare. Government funded hours are offered with no compulsory top-up charges.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Breakfast Club (term-time)£7.50 / session
Morning Session£18.50 / session
Lunch Club£4.95 / session
Afternoon Session (inclusive of Lunch Club)£18.50 / session
After Pre-School Club£7.50 / session

Good to know

Fees are payable half-termly in advance.
Payments are accepted via bank transfer and Tax-Free Childcare; cash and cheques are not accepted.
Fees remain payable for short absences, including illness and holidays.
Government funding can be used with no compulsory additional charges.
Holiday club bookings must be paid in advance and are only open to enrolled children.

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Attenborough Church Pre-School

Inspection date: Feb 2023
Inspection no.: 10226608

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Key facts

Session types

Breakfast Club, Morning Session, Lunch Club, Afternoon Session, After Pre-School Club, Full Day Session, Extended Day, Holiday Club

Opening hours

Monday-Friday, with full days, breakfast club, lunch club, morning and afternoon sessions available.

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Attenborough Church Pre-School

Last inspected 22 February 2023

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

Managers and staff have a well-thought-out curriculum delivered through child-led and adult-led activities, adapted to children's interests.
Staff know the children well, gathering information from parents and offering stay-and-play sessions for younger children.
Children are learning to enjoy books as staff enthusiastically read stories, introducing new words and encouraging thinking.
Staff provide sensitive, tailored support for children's individual needs, identifying additional needs early and working with other agencies.
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff understanding how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect and managers ensuring up-to-date safeguarding knowledge.

Areas to develop

1clarify how group activities will be planned and managed to meet all children's needs, particularly for children who struggle to listen and focus
2liaise with other settings children attend to better understand their needs and what they know and can do when they first attend.

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What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say their children love attending the pre-school.

They particularly value the outdoor activities staff provide.

Parents state the staff helps their children learn new skills, such as developing their speaking skills further and becoming more confident.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide sensitive support tailored to children's individual needs. Children's additional needs are identified early, and staff work with other agencies to access specialist support. Staff each have a set of picture cards to help children who are non-verbal to understand what is happening next. They provide small-group time for children who need extra support, to explore a treasure box to help them with their speaking skills and pronunciation. These steps help children with additional needs to make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children spend much of their time outdoors in the large natural garden. They explore their surroundings and develop their physical skills. They dig with spades and say they are building a spaceship as they collect and carry pieces of wood to add to their creation.

Parent Reviews of Attenborough Church Pre-School

5.0

(18)

Van - Vanessa

10 months ago

My son has had an amazing experience here! He started attending this preschool when he was just 2.5 years old and didn’t speak any English at the time, as he had been living abroad for quite some time. Now, he is so confident! Every day, he would excitedly ask to go to preschool. The teachers have been absolutely wonderful—so kind, caring, and dedicated to creating a nurturing environment. The preschool offers a variety of engaging activities every day, and the large garden is a treasure trove of exciting things to explore. It has truly been a fantastic and transformative experience for him!

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Rachael OToole

10 months ago

My daughter has been attending pre-school since April 2025 and I couldn't recommend it enough. The staff are all so caring, professional and friendly. The outdoor space is fantastic with lots of different activities for the children to do. We get regular updates and photos on the app throughout the day which is lovely to see what the children are up too. It truly is an amazing setting 🥰

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Sarah England

10 months ago

What a wonderful early years setting! The garden is huge and the pre-school maximizes having this..the children do so many fun outdoor activities. The staff are so warm, loving, thoughtful and kind. My two sons both attended this setting from age 2 until they started school, and despite them being such different personalities, they both adored it. They go above & beyond. Highly recommend.

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Gemma Zieliński

10 months ago

Excellent pre school! My daughter has attended since she was 2 years old. She has become increasingly more confident, her language and social skills have improved massively and most importantly, she absolutely loves going and is always excited every morning on the way to preschool. The pre school has a large garden and the children enjoy spending lots of time outside alongside a variety of other fun activities. The staff are fabulous - really caring, knowledgeable and professional. Can’t recommend highly enough!

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Jade Longdon

10 months ago

Couldn’t ask for anymore from an early years setting. The outdoor space they have is a huge! The children are outside all year round, they really make use of the space they have. My son and daughter both attended here from age two and their excitement to run through the doors everyday speaks volumes. They offer breakfast club and after school club. The events they put on throughout the year are not to be missed. Their staff are all highly trained alongside being the most caring staff members I have come across in a setting. A setting for SEN children too. They have gone above and beyond to make sure my son has had the best start in his learning journey. Recognising things early on and being proactive with putting things in place for him. Their open door policy means parents/carers can pop along to speak to them anytime and they really do listen and offer advice. I am so happy I found this pre school. My son will miss them so much. I am excited for my daughter to carry on her learning journey here as she has already made huge progress in a such short space of time.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2005

March 2023Good
February 2023Good
April 2017Good
March 2017Good
October 2013Good
September 2013Good
February 2010Good
January 2010Good
August 2006Good
March 2005Good

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