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Buddies Pre School # Buddies Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · Scout Association, 2nd Collier Row, ROMFORD, RM5 2BE · Havering Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Havering About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Cotton Buddies Pre-School, nestled within Cottons Park in central Romford, offers a stimulating and secure environment for young children. The nursery focuses on active learning, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines, which encompass seven key areas of development. Daily activities are thoughtfully planned to balance structured and unstructured play, promoting early literacy and numeracy, enhancing motor skills, and fostering social development within a group setting. The facility boasts ample outdoor space for exploration and open-plan indoor areas, all designed to ensure children feel happy, comfortable, and can develop at their own pace. The ethos centres on providing a warm, nurturing ‘home-from-home’ atmosphere, facilitated by a dedicated team committed to delivering high standards of care and education. Utilising the secure online platform Blossom, parents are kept informed about their child's progress, strengthening the partnership between home and nursery. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for a week over Christmas and New Year, and on public bank holidays, with flexible session bookings to suit varying parental needs. Our ethos Cotton Buddies Pre-School is committed to providing high standards of care and education within a stimulating and secure environment. Their approach centres on active learning, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines, and balancing structured and unstructured play to foster holistic child development. They aim to create a warm, nurturing ‘home-from-home’ atmosphere where children can develop at their own pace. What it's like Staff create a familiar routine for all children and plan opportunities for them to sit together for stories and songs. Children feel safe and secure, showing high levels of happiness and understanding what is expected of them. Staff develop children's physical skills and create a relaxed atmosphere where children are encouraged to persevere and try again. Accepts government funding Outdoor learning focused Online learning journal via Blossom ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Full time £76 / day - Extended full time £84 / day - Hourly Rate £8.60 / hour ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday all year round (51 weeks) Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2013 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Buddies Pre School Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10301135 Lead inspector Kate Daurge Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226713)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458064) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=buddies-pre-school-rm5-2be-ey458064) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Buddies Pre School Last inspected 19 July 2023 · Kate Daurge Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff create a familiar routine for all children and plan opportunities for them to sit together for stories and songs. Children feel safe and secure, showing high levels of happiness and understanding what is expected of them. Staff develop children's physical skills and create a relaxed atmosphere where children are encouraged to persevere and try again. Inspector highlights - All staff know individual children very well and plan a personalised curriculum to meet their learning needs. - The manager creates a very inclusive setting, and staff have a strong understanding of additional support some children may need. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the help they need to access all activities with confidence. - Staff are highly skilled at teaching children new language, including key comprehension skills and new words in different contexts. - Staff teach children to be highly independent, from choosing snacks to personal hygiene, fostering competence and self-care skills. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to adapt focused activities to support all children to be deeply engaged in their learning - 2 build on existing good practice to strengthen opportunities for all children to select their own activities and join in. Inspection #10301135 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226713) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents are very happy with the care that their children receive." > "They report that their children make significant progress across a range of areas of learning." > "Parents say that they receive regular updates about what their children know and can do." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager creates a setting that is very inclusive. Staff have a strong understanding of the additional support that some children may need with their learning. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the help they need to access all the activities with confidence. All children reach their developmental milestones. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. Inspection history Date: July 2013 - July 2023 Good - January 2018 Good - July 2013 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Buddies Pre School ### What is Buddies Pre School working on improving? ### What is the address of Buddies Pre School? ### How does Buddies Pre School support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does Buddies Pre School accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in ROMFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Buddies Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Explorers Collier Row Romford · RM5 3NR ](/nursery/explorers-collier-row-rm5-3nr-2515341) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 Romford · RM5 3QJ 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/abbs-cross-day-nursery-3-rm5-3qj) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.5 mi ### The Oaks Centre Romford · RM5 2DD ](/nursery/the-oaks-centre-ltd-rm5-2dd-ey443861) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Chatterbugs Day Nursery Romford · RM5 3ET 3.5(17 reviews) ](/nursery/chatterbugs-day-nursery-rm5-3et-ey472681) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The Old Station House Day Nursery Romford · RM5 3BP 4.3(11 reviews) ](/nursery/the-old-station-house-day-nursery-rm5-3bp-ey430329) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Marks Gate Children's Centre Nursery Chadwell Heath · RM6 5LL 4.1(13 reviews) ](/nursery/marks-gate-children-s-centre-nursery-rm6-5ll-ey399142) [See all nurseries in ROMFORD →](/search?q=ROMFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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