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[Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 6. · 7. Blundeston Pre-School # Blundeston Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · Lakeside Rise, Blundeston, Lowestoft, NR32 5BE · Suffolk Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Blundeston Pre-School, a registered charity operated by a voluntary management committee, has been enriching the lives of young children for over 50 years. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, the pre-school centres its philosophy on fostering a unique child, nurturing positive relationships, creating enabling environments, and promoting holistic learning and development. The dedicated staff, alongside the committee, are committed to ensuring every child receives an optimal start to their educational journey, aligning with the charity's goal to enhance the development and education of children aged two to five years. The pre-school highly values collaboration with parents, viewing them as crucial partners in their child's learning. They offer various avenues for parental engagement, including opportunities to volunteer, join the management committee, and participate in discussions about their child's progress, reinforcing their belief that a strong home-school partnership significantly contributes to a child's successful development. The pre-school also provides comprehensive support for families, making information accessible in multiple formats and languages where needed, and offering flexible services to meet diverse family requirements. Our ethos The pre-school's philosophy is centred on fostering a unique child, nurturing positive relationships, creating enabling environments, and promoting holistic learning and development, following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. They highly value collaboration with parents, viewing them as crucial partners in their child's learning and development. What it's like This is a very happy community pre-school where staff build close and comforting relationships with children. Children feel safe and secure and consistently receive comfort from affectionate staff. Leaders and managers have developed a curriculum that helps every child progress, with staff assessing children closely to meet their learning needs. Charity-run Voluntary Management Committee ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured around morning and afternoon sessions, with additional early drop-off options and a lunch club. Funding is available for eligible two and three-year-olds, which can be taken term-time or stretched over fifty weeks. Breakfast is provided for early sessions, but parents must supply a packed lunch. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - 8:00am drop off £9.00 / session - 8:30am drop off £6.00 / session - Lunch Club £6.00 / session - Non Funded Sessions £18.00 / session Good to know - • Four weeks' notice is required for cancellations. - • All booked sessions must be paid for. - • Funding can be received term-time or stretched over 50 weeks. - • Breakfast is included in early drop-off sessions. - • Parents must provide a healthy packed lunch for lunch club and full day care. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Blundeston Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10308630 Lead inspector Terrie Simpson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240513)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640467) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://www.blundestonpreschool.org.uk) Lakeside Rise, Blundeston, Lowestoft, NR32 5BE ## Explore day nurseries near Lowestoft - [Day nurseries in Lowestoft](/search?q=Lowestoft) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=blundeston-pre-school-nr32-5be-2640467) ## Key facts Session types Morning Session, Lunch Club, Afternoon Session, Full day care sessions Opening hours Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Blundeston Pre-School Last inspected 31 January 2024 · Terrie Simpson 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 This is a very happy community pre-school where staff build close and comforting relationships with children. Children feel safe and secure and consistently receive comfort from affectionate staff. Leaders and managers have developed a curriculum that helps every child progress, with staff assessing children closely to meet their learning needs. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers provide a happy and stimulating learning environment and have built a strong and motivated team. - Children's physical development is very well supported through challenging and stimulating obstacle courses outdoors. - Staff set out a well-organised environment where children confidently select from a range of stimulating activities. - Books are readily available and shared regularly, supporting children's speaking and listening skills. - Parents and carers speak very highly of the staff and how they provide their children with a happy place where they can play and learn. Areas to develop - 1 improve teaching skills further so staff consistently recognise and use opportunities to develop children's independence - 2 provide more opportunities for children to develop their own artistic expression and to see their independent work celebrated. Inspection #10308630 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240513) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents and carers speak very highly of the staff and how they provide their children with a happy place where they can play and learn. “ > They observe that the staff are exceptionally kind and supportive through difficult times. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff build effective working relationships with families and partner agencies to ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive the support that they need to make progress in their learning. Outdoor space Children's physical development is very well supported. Staff plan challenging and stimulating obstacle courses outdoors, where they sensitively encourage children to be brave and try to do things that they find tricky. Children learn to be persistent as they practise their physical skills and are proud of what they achieve. Inspection history Most recent inspection 31 January 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240513) ## Frequently asked about Blundeston Pre-School ### Is Blundeston Pre-School a good nursery? ### What is Blundeston Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Blundeston Pre-School cost? ### Does Blundeston Pre-School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Blundeston Pre-School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Blundeston Pre-School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Blundeston Pre-School's opening hours? ### What age range does Blundeston Pre-School accept? ### Does Blundeston Pre-School have outdoor space? ### How does Blundeston Pre-School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Blundeston Pre-School? ### How do I contact Blundeston Pre-School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Lowestoft Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Blundeston Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Kids Zone Childcare Lowestoft · NR32 3LQ ](/nursery/kids-zone-childcare-limited-nr32-3lq-ey483761) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### YMCA Childcare - St Margaret's Road Lowestoft · NR32 4HW ](/nursery/ymca-childcare-st-margaret-s-road-nr32-4hw-ey560834) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Rainbow Day Nursery Lowestoft · NR32 2NY 4.2(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-nr32-2ny-ey494119) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Scribbles Day Nursery (Seashore) Lowestoft · NR32 1JH 4.2(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-seashore-nr32-1jh-2784456) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Elm Tree Nursery Lowestoft · NR33 9HN ](/nursery/elm-tree-nursery-nr33-9hn-ey473432) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Scribbles Day Nursery Beacon Park Great Yarmouth · NR31 7BB ](/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-beacon-park-nr31-7bb-2508021) [See all nurseries in Lowestoft →](/search?q=Lowestoft) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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