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Burgoyne Heights Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Community Centre, Alamein Close, Dover, CT15 5LY · Kent
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Burgoyne Heights Pre-School offers a nurturing and engaging environment for young children aged 2 years to rising 4s, preparing them for their transition to Reception Class. Having served families in Dover and its surrounding villages for 25 years, the pre-school is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains strong ties with the primary school.

The dedicated and friendly staff, all highly qualified and experienced, are committed to fostering each child's development in line with the EYFS 2012 framework. Operating term-time only, Monday to Friday, Burgoyne Heights provides both sessional and full-day care options.

To ensure a smooth start, the pre-school offers 'play and stay' sessions for parents and childminders, allowing children to familiarise themselves with the daily routine before officially beginning their journey.

What it's like

Children arrive at this welcoming and inclusive setting with confidence and enthusiasm. They have established close and trusting relationships with staff, who know their individual needs well, contributing to children feeling happy and secure. Children are resilient and show sustained levels of concentration at well-planned activities.

EstablishedCommunity-focusedExperienced StaffEYFS Curriculum

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 2.45 pm, term time only (38 Weeks)

Age range

2 years to rising 4s

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

sessional, full day care

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Burgoyne Heights Pre-School

Last inspected 9 July 2024

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 at this welcoming and inclusive setting with confidence and enthusiasm. They have established close and trusting relationships with staff, who know their individual needs well, contributing to children feeling happy and secure. Children are resilient and show sustained levels of concentration at well-planned activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show sustained levels of concentration at well-planned activities and persevere when encountering difficulties.
  • The manager and staff have developed a well-sequenced curriculum, with a current focus on children's health and physical development.
  • Older children are prepared for their transition to school, developing skills to become confident, independent learners.
  • Children behave well, displaying kindness and care towards each other, with older children understanding the needs of younger ones.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with staff keeping them updated and offering support for learning at home.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the use of stories and books throughout the setting to support children's love of books and reading.
Inspection #10356039 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are making good progress from their starting points. The passionate and knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents, staff, and other professionals to support children with SEND. Staff understand the individual needs of all children and are consistent with their approach, which supports children with additional needs to make good progress alongside their peers.

Outdoor space

Children show confidence with recognising numbers in the environment, during find and seek games in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Burgoyne Heights Pre-School

5.0
(1)
Josh Parsons
3 years ago

Fantastic staff that are dedicated and hard working, always ensuring a safe environment for learning and development for all under their care.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2011

  • July 2024Good
  • November 2018Good
  • January 2016Good
  • February 2011Good

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