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Barham Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
·Valley Road, Barham, CT4 6NX · Kent
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this early years setting

Barham Pre-School is a term-time setting in Barham, Kent, for children aged two to four. It accepts government funding for eligible two-year-olds and for all three- and four-year-olds. At its Ofsted inspection in May 2025, the setting received a 'Good' rating. The inspector reported that staff create a safe and nurturing environment where children are happy to explore, and that parents speak positively about the kind and caring staff.

The curriculum provides a wide variety of activities. The inspector observed children voting for the story they would like to hear and working together to build a den outdoors. Children also learn about what plants need to thrive by watering flowers and checking on their bean plants. The report noted that staff model new skills to help children become independent and use open-ended questions to support their thinking and problem-solving skills.

What it's like

Staff greet children with enthusiasm and take a genuine interest in them and their families. Children enjoy voting for stories and settle quickly to the exciting resources. Staff create a safe and nurturing environment where children are happy to explore and have fun.

Safe and nurturing environmentChild-led activitiesOutdoor learningGood problem-solving skillsPositive parent feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Morning Session: 8.45am – 11.45am, Afternoon Session: 12.30pm - 3.30pm

Age range

3 years old by 31st August for September intake

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Morning Session, Afternoon Session

Registered with Ofsted

1994

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Barham Pre-School

Last inspected 14 May 2025

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 greet children with enthusiasm and take a genuine interest in them and their families. Children enjoy voting for stories and settle quickly to the exciting resources. Staff create a safe and nurturing environment where children are happy to explore and have fun.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy voting for the story they would like to hear later in the day.
  • Staff create a safe and nurturing environment where children are happy to explore and have fun.
  • Children have access to a good-quality curriculum through the wide variety of exciting activities and experiences provided.
  • Children learn to become independent, as staff model new skills for them and shower them with praise.
  • Children develop good problem-solving skills, and staff use open-ended questions to support their thinking.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide further support for staff to build their confidence and knowledge to help all children receive any targeted support they need to close gaps in their learning
  • 2strengthen the organisation of group times so that all children, particularly the younger ones, remain focussed and engaged in their learning.
Inspection #10398561 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak positively about the nursery and staff.

They say that their children enjoy attending and that the staff are kind and caring.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children excitedly look to see how much their bean plants have grown and carefully water the flowers outside, learning about what they need to thrive. Children enjoy turn-taking games and working together as a team to build a den outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: March 2011

  • May 2025Good
  • October 2019Good
  • July 2015Outstanding
  • March 2011Good

Frequently asked about Barham Pre-School

About the setting

Barham Pre-School registered in 1994 and is situated in the grounds of Barham Primary School in Barham, Kent. It is open each weekday during term times only, on Monday to Friday, from 9am until 3pm. There are eight members of staff, six of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The preschool receives early education funding for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
127001
Registered person
Barham Pre-School Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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