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Burford Pre-School # Burford Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Dec 2022) · Forresters Road, TENBURY WELLS, WR15 8AT · Shropshire Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Shropshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery C. is an OFSTED outstanding preschool located in the South Shropshire village of Burford, operating from a demountable building within the grounds of Burford C of E School. Established in 1999, it transitioned to a Community Interest Company in 2012. The preschool maintains close ties with Burford C of E School, with many children moving on to attend the primary school. They cater to children aged 2 to 4 years, offering both funded places for 3 and 4-year-olds, and a limited number of unfunded spaces for 2-year-olds. The preschool is open five days a week during term time and also runs a Holiday Club for three days a week during some school holidays. Recognising the diverse needs of children, Burford Preschool supports those with special educational needs, disabilities, and English as an additional language. The curriculum is child-led, focusing on fostering curiosity, confidence, and independence through purposeful play in a secure indoor and outdoor free-flow environment. They aim to provide high-quality experiences that nurture resilient and capable individuals ready for their next educational journey. Our ethos The Child are our Curriculum - what they learn and how they learn is unique to them. We do not plan set topics or themes that adults expect the children to follow. We encourage our children to be curious, inspired, and build confidence to explore and learn in a secure and safe, indoor and outdoor free-flow environment using loose parts and a variety of real items. What it's like Children thrive at this outstanding pre-school and they make excellent progress. Staff provide children with an exceptional start to their early education. This ensures that children have all the essential skills in readiness for school. OFSTED Outstanding Child-Led Curriculum Holiday Club ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (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 →](http://www.burfordpreschoolshropshire.co.uk/contact-us.html) ## Key facts Opening hours 9 am to 3.00 pm, with early start options at 8.00am/8.30am/08.45am and late finish options at 15.15/15.30/4pm/4.30/5pm/5.30 Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Burford Pre-School Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10225712 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205880)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452271) 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.burfordpreschoolshropshire.co.uk/) Forresters Road, TENBURY WELLS, WR15 8AT Opening hours 9 am to 3.00 pm, with early start options at 8.00am/8.30am/08.45am and late finish options at 15.15/15.30/4pm/4.30/5pm/5.30 [© 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#/-2.58985/52.31598/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near TENBURY WELLS - [Day nurseries in TENBURY WELLS](/search?q=TENBURY+WELLS) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=burford-pre-school-wr15-8at-ey452271) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Burford Pre-School Last inspected 8 December 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive at this outstanding pre-school and they make excellent progress. Staff provide children with an exceptional start to their early education. This ensures that children have all the essential skills in readiness for school. Inspector highlights - Children are highly motivated, independent learners who engage in purposeful play consistently. - Children's behaviour is exemplary and they look out for each other. - Children learn about making healthy choices. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from outstanding one-to-one support and personalised learning plans. - As a result of the staff's excellent teaching and focus on communication skills, children's language development is accelerating. Inspection #10225712 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205880) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from outstanding one-to-one support and personalised learning plans. Staff work alongside parents, other settings where children attend and health professionals to monitor progress and implement outstanding education programmes. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Outstanding in 2022 Date: March 2013 - December 2022 Outstanding - January 2022 Requires improvement - March 2013 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Burford Pre-School ### What is Burford Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find fees for Burford Pre-School? ### Does Burford Pre-School accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Burford Pre-School? ### Does Burford Pre-School support children with special educational needs? ### How long has Burford Pre-School been established? ### Does Burford Pre-School offer an outdoor learning environment? ### Who runs Burford Pre-School? ### How can I contact Burford Pre-School? ## About the setting Burford Pre-School operates in the grounds of Burford C of E School in the South Shropshire village of Burford. The pre-school re-registered as a community interest company in 2012. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 2. The manager holds an early years qualification at level 6. The pre-school provides funded early education for two, three- and four-year-old children. 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