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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Bright Start Pre School # Bright Start Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2021) · Gateway School, Netheravon Close, Carterton, OX18 3SF · Oxfordshire Number of places 48 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2021 Local authority Oxfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Start Pre-School, established in 1974, is an independent educational setting located on the Gateway School site in Carterton, catering to children aged 2 to 4 years. The pre-school prides itself on fostering a warm and secure environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence and strong social skills. With a consistent "Good" rating from Ofsted, Bright Start offers individualised learning plans, balancing child-led and adult-initiated activities to promote independence, resilience, and problem-solving abilities. The curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines, focusing on learning through play within a stimulating environment. Children benefit from a dedicated outdoor area, a forest school, and enriching outings to the local library and shops. Regular visits from community professionals like firefighters and police further enhance their learning experiences. As a registered charity managed by a voluntary committee, the pre-school is deeply rooted in the community, ensuring positive development and providing wrap-around care services, including breakfast and after-school clubs for both pre-schoolers and Gateway Primary School students. Our ethos Bright Start Pre-School aims to foster a warm and secure environment that encourages children's confidence and social skills. Their approach balances child-led and adult-initiated activities, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage and emphasising learning through play, independence, resilience, and problem-solving. They also incorporate Forest School principles and community engagement into their curriculum. What it's like Children arrive happy and are eager to enter the pre-school. Staff have high expectations for children, who are very sociable with each other and the staff team. Staff genuinely enjoy their time with the children, who demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in this pre-school. Ofsted rated "Good" Charity-run Forest School Wrap-around care Dedicated outdoor area ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://brightstartpreschool.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday (Term Time Only) 07:45 - 17:30. Preschool sessions run Monday to Friday 09:00 – 15:00. Breakfast club runs from 07:45, Afterschool club runs up until 17:30 (16:00 on Fridays). At the end of terms 2, 4 and 6, the pre-school closes at 12pm. Session types Morning sessions (09:00-12:00), Afternoon sessions (12:00-15:00), Breakfast club, Afterschool club Food Parents provide packed lunch and healthy snacks. No nuts, chocolate, sweets, crisps, or fruit snacks are allowed. Age range 2 to 4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2017 Waitlist Not mentioned ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Start Pre School Inspection date Jun 2021 Inspection no. 10174522 Lead inspector Chris Lamey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167706)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552720) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-start-pre-school-ox18-3sf-ey552720) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Start Pre School Last inspected 25 June 2021 · Chris Lamey 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 arrive happy and are eager to enter the pre-school. Staff have high expectations for children, who are very sociable with each other and the staff team. Staff genuinely enjoy their time with the children, who demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in this pre-school. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy and are eager to enter the pre-school. - Children benefit from a range of exciting play opportunities, which helps them to make good progress in their learning and development. - The support for children with SEND is a strong feature in the setting. - Staff provide engaging opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills. - The manager has a very good understanding of what the pre-school does well and what it needs to do better. Areas to develop - 1 build on the information shared with parents even further to help support children's learning even more consistently at home and at the setting - 2 create more opportunities to challenge children's thinking and reasoning skills. Inspection #10174522 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167706) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents praise the quality of care their children receive. > They appreciate how the manager and staff have kept in touch during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who receive additional funding are supported very well. Where necessary, they are given the high levels of attention and support they need. The support for children with SEND is a strong feature in the setting; for example, children learn to use sign language and work closely with their key person to work towards targets. Outdoor space Children benefit from a large garden, which is well organised. Children learn about nature through their own exploration. Children have many opportunities to develop and build on their physical development, for instance, children skilfully ride trikes, climb, balance and negotiate large equipment. Inspection history Most recent inspection 25 June 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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