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Branston Little Pickles Pre School # Branston Little Pickles Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2021) · Branston C Of E Infant School, Beech Road, Lincoln, LN4 1PR · Lincolnshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2021 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Pickles Pre-School, located in Branston, Lincolnshire, operates as a community charity dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Catering to children from two years old until they reach school age, the pre-school prioritises creating a warm and inviting "home from home" atmosphere where curiosity and exploration are encouraged. The curriculum focuses on holistic development, encompassing speech and language support, with practitioners passionate about fostering confidence and a love for learning in every child. The pre-school benefits from a dedicated team of staff, many holding Level 3 and Level 5 Early Years qualifications, who actively engage children in various activities, including outdoor exploration, baking, and gardening, to promote communication, teamwork, and early mathematical skills. As a charity, Little Pickles reinvests all funds into enhancing the educational experience and facilities for the children, relying on a committed board of trustees and fundraising volunteers to support its operations and continuous improvement. Our ethos Little Pickles Pre-School aims to create a "home from home" atmosphere that encourages curiosity and exploration. They focus on the holistic development of children, with a passion for fostering confidence and a love of learning. The curriculum incorporates speech and language support, outdoor exploration, baking, and gardening to promote communication, teamwork, and early mathematical skills. What it's like Children independently select their chosen activity from thoughtfully planned resources, exploring real fruit and salad and engaging in imaginative play with dressing-up clothes. They develop a love of reading, selecting books and participating in stories and songs with enthusiastic staff. Children have superb relationships with staff, who offer reassurance to anxious newcomers, creating a happy and secure environment through familiar routines. Charity-run Community Pre-School Outdoor Play Focus ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Morning Session £20.00 / session - Afternoon Session £20.00 / session - Full Day Session £40 / day - Snack Fees £0.50 / day - Suncream Fees £4.00 / month ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Branston Little Pickles Pre School Inspection date Jun 2021 Inspection no. 10191487 Lead inspector Sharon Alleary Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50165713)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563538) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.little-pickles.com) Branston C Of E Infant School, Beech Road, Lincoln, LN4 1PR [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.47839/53.1979/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Lincoln - [Day nurseries in Lincoln](/search?q=Lincoln) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=branston-little-pickles-pre-school-ln4-1pr-ey563538) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday during term time only. Morning Session: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Afternoon Session: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Full Day Session: 09:00 AM - 3:00 PM Session types Morning Session, Afternoon Session, Full Day Session Age range 2 years to school age Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Branston Little Pickles Pre School Last inspected 10 June 2021 · Sharon Alleary 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 independently select their chosen activity from thoughtfully planned resources, exploring real fruit and salad and engaging in imaginative play with dressing-up clothes. They develop a love of reading, selecting books and participating in stories and songs with enthusiastic staff. Children have superb relationships with staff, who offer reassurance to anxious newcomers, creating a happy and secure environment through familiar routines. Inspector highlights - Children independently select activities from varied and well-presented resources, developing fine-motor skills and imagination. - Children have superb relationships with staff, who offer reassurance and create a happy and secure environment. - Children play outdoors for most of the session, supporting their physical development through running, chasing, and using climbing equipment. - Staff have a good understanding of children's learning needs and work closely with parents and other agencies. - Parents are highly complimentary about the staff, praising their support and excellent feedback. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's understanding of how to hold children's interest during planned activities to help children to focus their listening and attention - 2 support staff to use questioning even more effectively to extend children's learning. Inspection #10191487 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50165713) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > the staff are wonderful, so supportive > without them I would be lost Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress due to staff's good understanding of what children already know and need to learn next. Staff work closely with parents and other agencies to review children's next steps and identify when children and families need extra support, with interventions happening quickly. Outdoor space Children choose to play outdoors for most of the session, which particularly well supports their physical development. They engage in activities such as running, chasing, playing football, and washing ride-on toys, and expertly navigate large climbing and sliding equipment, contributing to their growing muscles and coordination. There are plans to join with the host school to offer a forest school. Inspection history Most recent inspection 10 June 2021 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/50165713) ## Frequently asked about Branston Little Pickles Pre School ### Is Branston Little Pickles Pre School a good nursery? ### What is Branston Little Pickles Pre School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Branston Little Pickles Pre School cost? ### Does Branston Little Pickles Pre School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Branston Little Pickles Pre School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Branston Little Pickles Pre School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Branston Little Pickles Pre School's opening hours? ### What age range does Branston Little Pickles Pre School accept? ### Does Branston Little Pickles Pre School have outdoor space? ### How does Branston Little Pickles Pre School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Branston Little Pickles Pre School? ### How do I contact Branston Little Pickles Pre School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Lincoln Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Branston Little Pickles Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Branston Community Academy Day Nursery Branston · LN4 1LH ](/nursery/branston-community-academy-day-nursery-ln4-1lh-253726) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Heighington Pre-School Lincoln · LN4 1RQ ](/nursery/heighington-pre-school-ln4-1rq-2696024) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.7 mi ### Glebe Farm Nursery School Lincoln · LN4 2RJ ](/nursery/glebe-farm-nursery-school-ln4-2rj-2848689) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.4 mi ### Bracebridge Heath Preschool & Nursery CIO Lincoln · LN4 2LA ](/nursery/bracebridge-heath-preschool-nursery-cio-ln4-2la-2826158) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### Yellow Brick Road, Bracebridge Heath Lincoln · LN4 2PZ ](/nursery/yellow-brick-road-bracebridge-heath-ln4-2pz-2549677) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Young Tots Nursery Lincoln · LN2 4US 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/young-tots-nursery-ln2-4us-253704) [See all nurseries in Lincoln →](/search?q=Lincoln) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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