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Badgemore Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·Badgemore Cp School, Hop Gardens, HENLEY-ON-THAMES, RG9 2HL · Oxfordshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Badgemore Primary School, nestled in Henley-on-Thames, focuses on celebrating individuality and embracing challenges, fostering an environment where children and staff feel valued and supported to reach their full potential. The school prides itself on a nurturing ethos and a dedicated team committed to delivering an inspirational and inclusive curriculum.

Badgemore aims to build upon children's interests and talents through a range of engaging learning experiences. Affiliated with The Circle Trust, the school actively involves parents in the educational journey, offering clear admissions guidance and multiple opportunities for engagement.

The curriculum is broad, covering academic subjects alongside enrichment activities, outdoor learning, and a focus on mental health and well-being. Badgemore Primary School strives to be a community hub where every child can thrive and develop a love for learning.

Our ethos

Our overriding aim at Badgemore is to provide a nurturing ethos within which children and adults feel valued and supported to achieve their potential.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at pre-school, greeted by warm, welcoming staff. They behave typically for their age, understanding safety rules and cooperating with routines. Staff recognise that some children need more support to share and take turns and provide this calmly and consistently.

Nurturing ethosInspirational curriculumCommunity-focusedEnrichment activitiesOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Badgemore Preschool

Last inspected 29 November 2022 · Sarah Holley

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 thoroughly enjoy their time at pre-school, greeted by warm, welcoming staff. They behave typically for their age, understanding safety rules and cooperating with routines. Staff recognise that some children need more support to share and take turns and provide this calmly and consistently.

Inspector highlights

  • The current manager has led her team extremely well to improve the delivery of the curriculum and review risk assessments.
  • Children who may need a little extra support are accurately identified and receive effective support.
  • Staff accurately monitor children's progress, working with parents to identify and address any missing gaps in knowledge.
  • Staff are extremely inclusive, finding imaginative ways to teach children about their own and other cultures.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active, both inside and outside.

Areas to develop

  • 1focus teaching more precisely on the main planned learning intentions during some adult-led activities
  • 2support the manager to evaluate the effectiveness of the delivery of the curriculum, to clearly identify the support staff need to build further on their existing good teaching skills.
Inspection #10218252 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who may need a little extra support are accurately identified. Staff work as a whole team to offer the extra help these children may need, and the manager works with parents to seek additional support from other professionals. These children receive very effective support to join in, enjoy their play and learn new skills.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. They are encouraged to play energetically outside.

Inspection history

Ofsted records show this provider has closed and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display.

Frequently asked about Badgemore Preschool

About the setting

Badgemore Preschool registered in May 2019. It operates from within Badgemore School in Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire. The pre-school is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm for 45 weeks of the year. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. The pre-school employs five staff, of whom three hold relevant childcare qualifications.

URN
2535282
Registered person
MNS Kids Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Requires improvement

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