Age range
2-4 years old
Beeches Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Peterborough
About this day nursery
Beeches Preschool has been providing early years care and education for over two decades, accommodating up to 26 children per session. The preschool is dedicated to a child-centred approach, fostering a love for reading, and boasts a generously sized outdoor play area.
All staff members are highly qualified, holding at least Level 3 certifications and possessing extensive experience in early childhood education. Beeches Preschool prides itself on its inclusive environment, supporting children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, including those with additional needs.
The preschool benefits from being part of Gladstone Connect, an urban regeneration charity established in 1997. Gladstone Connect aims to improve the lives of residents in areas of social and economic deprivation in Peterborough, focusing on poverty relief, employment, education, housing, and general well-being.
They strive to provide excellent access to services for all residents, support aspirations for secure employment and housing, well-resourced education, and good health. The charity also works as a link between service providers and residents to assess and meet needs, increase awareness of rights and responsibilities, and encourage the development of local services by local people, ensuring the centre is a safe and welcoming facility for the entire community.
What it's like
Staff provide an inclusive setting where all children and families are warmly welcomed. Children are highly engaged in their play and have a positive attitude to their learning, demonstrating good listening skills, behaviours, and social skills. Staff know children well and plan activities that extend their knowledge and skills.
Child-centred learningLarge outdoor spaceExperienced and qualified staffCommunity-focusedAccepts funding
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
Term Time
Staff
All staff qualified to level 3 or above
Waitlist
Contact for spaces
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Beeches Pre-School
Last inspected 26 November 2024
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 provide an inclusive setting where all children and families are warmly welcomed. Children are highly engaged in their play and have a positive attitude to their learning, demonstrating good listening skills, behaviours, and social skills. Staff know children well and plan activities that extend their knowledge and skills.
Inspector highlights
- The management team has planned a well-sequenced curriculum that is tailored extremely well to meet the needs of the children.
- Children's language and communication skills are prioritised, with staff promoting reading and using Makaton sign language.
- Children's mathematical skills are extended well through adult-led activities and differentiation.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported, making good progress.
- Staff provide a large outdoor environment that is focused on developing children's physical skills.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen the learning opportunities available to children during mealtimes
- 2improve the organisation of daily routines and group times so they do not interrupt children's play and learning.
Inspection #10364112 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. Staff know children well and understand their care and learning needs. They plan specific learning opportunities to extend their skills and knowledge and work closely with other professionals to support children to a very high standard. Therefore, children make good progress.
Outdoor space
Staff provide a large outdoor environment that is focused on developing children's physical skills. Children access a range of equipment, such as balls, ramps, steps and hoops, to develop their large motor strength. Furthermore, staff encourage children to take part in group games, such as hopscotch, and children learn to jump and move in a variety of ways.
Inspection history
Date: January 2011
- November 2024Good
- January 2019Good
- February 2016Good
- January 2011Good
Frequently asked about Beeches Pre-School
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