Opening hours
8.45am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday
Broughton Pre School
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Hampshire
About this day nursery
Broughton Pre-School, nestled in the picturesque rural village of Broughton, Hampshire, offers an exceptional preparatory environment for young children. Co-located with the popular Broughton Primary School, the pre-school operates from a purpose-built "Home Lodge" style facility.
This bright and airy space is thoughtfully organised into distinct learning zones, fostering comprehensive child development. The pre-school prides itself on providing high-quality childcare and education through a diverse range of engaging activities.
Children benefit from seamless access to an expansive outdoor play area, featuring a large decked section with a canopy for all-weather enjoyment, a challenging timber trail, a sandpit, a mud kitchen, a spacious playhouse, and a hard-surfaced area for ride-on toys. The institution was rated "Good" by Ofsted, highlighting its commitment to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning experience for its pupils.
What it's like
Staff provide a warm and welcoming environment where children happily enter the setting and self-register their emotions. Staff quickly provide support if children express sadness. Children's personal development is strong, and staff have high expectations, planning an ambitious curriculum tailored to specific focuses.
Rural locationPurpose-built facilityFree-flow outdoor playCo-located with primary schoolOfsted Good
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
Established
2000
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Broughton Pre School
Last inspected 27 January 2025 · Harriet Povey
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 a warm and welcoming environment where children happily enter the setting and self-register their emotions. Staff quickly provide support if children express sadness. Children's personal development is strong, and staff have high expectations, planning an ambitious curriculum tailored to specific focuses.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders support staff effectively, enabling professional development and strengthening teaching, particularly in understanding development, encouraging exploratory play, and supporting communication and language.
- Children enjoy their time and demonstrate a love for learning, playing alongside each other and taking turns.
- Communication and language skills are strong, with staff understanding their importance and children learning new words and playing descriptive games.
- Staff teach children about different cultures, providing access to multicultural toys, equipment, and fostering a partnership with a school in Uganda.
- Staff are aware of children's needs and meet them with ease, supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to progress well.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to develop a fully consistent approach to managing behaviour, so that children understand the impact their behaviour has on others.
Inspection #10372192 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents feel supported and praise the forms of communication.
Parents find the staff approachable and admire the hard work they put in to care for their children.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff are aware of children's needs and meet these needs with ease. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported and progressing well. Staff carry out different tasks to ensure all children achieve.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Inspection history
Date: December 2007
- January 2025Good
- April 2019Outstanding
- February 2016Good
- January 2012Outstanding
- May 2011Inadequate
- December 2007Outstanding
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