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We've gradually increased her to more hours as she gets on so well there! She is always fully occupied, learns new things and has made some great friends, both children and adults.\n\nAs a parent, I joined to committee (although you dont have to lol), it makes me feel like I'm truely involved in my child's early years experience, even when shes not by my side!\n\nI'd encourage anyone to go and spend some time there, you'll soon see that it's so much more than just a Pre-School!", "datePublished": "2015-01-05T18:46:49.788Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Astrid Appleton" }, "reviewBody": "A good nursery. 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Cinder Ash # Cinder Ash Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · The Pavilion, Park Road, Long Sutton, PE12 9DJ · Lincolnshire Number of places 31 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Cinder Ash Preschool is a welcoming setting that embraces a mixed-age approach, allowing children from six weeks through to pre-school age to learn, grow, and build friendships together. This approach fosters a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to engage in free-flow learning and child-led play, supported by a dedicated and highly skilled staff team. The curriculum is built upon the "development matters" and "birth to five" documents, ensuring comprehensive support for each child's development. The preschool provides planned activities and invitations to play that are tailored to the children's current interests, ensuring an engaging and challenging learning experience. The staff at Cinder Ash are committed to scaffolding individual learning and promoting an inclusive atmosphere. The setting has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, reflecting their commitment to quality early years education. Additionally, the preschool offers flexibility with government funding options and accommodates various childcare payment schemes, aiming to make quality childcare accessible to more families. Our ethos Cinder Ash Preschool's approach is rooted in a mixed-age environment that values free-flow learning and child-led play. They are committed to scaffolding individual learning and promoting an inclusive atmosphere, using the "development matters" and "birth to five" documents to tailor activities to children's interests. What it's like Staff have created a nursery that is unique in that children of all ages, from babies to pre-school, all play together harmoniously. This creates a family-like atmosphere where children feel safe and learn from staff and one another. Staff add to the harmony with their attentive and caring nature towards the children. This contributes to children feeling emotionally secure. Mixed-age setting Child-led play Ofsted-rated Good Government funding accepted ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Under 2's hourly rate £5.35 / hour - 2-3 Year Olds hourly rate £5.00 / hour - 3 Years and above hourly rate £4.75 / hour - Snack fee for 2.5 sessions or less per term £5 / session - Snack fee for more than 2.5 sessions per term £10 / session See 1 more ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cinder Ash Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10289216 Lead inspector Sharon Alleary Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225264)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253615) 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 ](https://www.cinderashpreschool.co.uk) The Pavilion, Park Road, Long Sutton, PE12 9DJ [© 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#/0.12755/52.78696/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Long Sutton - [Day nurseries in Long Sutton](/search?q=Long+Sutton) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cinder-ash-pe12-9dj-253615) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 5pm, all year round Age range six weeks through to pre-school Term time / All Year All Year Established 2000 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cinder Ash Last inspected 3 July 2023 · Sharon Alleary 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 Staff have created a nursery that is unique in that children of all ages, from babies to pre-school, all play together harmoniously. This creates a family-like atmosphere where children feel safe and learn from staff and one another. Staff add to the harmony with their attentive and caring nature towards the children. This contributes to children feeling emotionally secure. Inspector highlights - The two nursery managers work extremely well together and are passionate about early years education. - Managers provide staff with regular supervision meetings to discuss professional development and personal well-being. - Managers make good use of additional funding for vulnerable children to provide extra support, such as purchasing resources to help children learn about emotions. - Staff give children daily fresh air and exercise contributing to a healthy lifestyle. - Staff are knowledgeable about their key children's home lives, which helps them to work effectively with parents and to plan for children's learning. Areas to develop - 1 give children opportunities to demonstrate they understand new words and information that is introduced to them. Inspection #10289216 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225264) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery is very inclusive and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress in the staff's nurturing care. This is particularly evident for those children with SEND or additional support plans. Outdoor space In the garden, staff ask children to dig for potatoes that they planted previously. Staff give children daily fresh air and exercise, providing them with the space and time to develop their balance, coordination and strength independently, such as exploring the garden freely or taking part in adult-guided obstacle courses. ## Parent Reviews of Cinder Ash 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ4bLx21TrESqJJpFf3vfz2ValiCW2nL-_8nmV7vcg-3Lz8OA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nicola Cooper 11 years ago My daughter loves attending here. We've gradually increased her to more hours as she gets on so well there! She is always fully occupied, learns new things and has made some great friends, both children and adults. As a parent, I joined to committee (although you dont have to lol), it makes me feel like I'm truely involved in my child's early years experience, even when shes not by my side! I'd encourage anyone to go and spend some time there, you'll soon see that it's so much more than just a Pre-School! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBNloyQktnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d7f961bf0bf117:0x3d9ea8b0bc387639) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ6I_DTGd6tzRjvvNUw9zW8hLiG1Nrz3miYDKcf-QJyihsvcQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Astrid Appleton 8 years ago A good nursery. Friendly staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRM0oyelFREAE!2m1!1s0x47d7f961bf0bf117:0x3d9ea8b0bc387639) Reviews from Google for Cinder Ash. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4440171759659415097&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2004 - July 2023 Good - November 2017 Good - September 2014 Good - September 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Cinder Ash ### Is Cinder Ash Ofsted registered? ### How does Cinder Ash support children with SEND? ### Is Cinder Ash a day nursery or preschool? ### Which funded hours does Cinder Ash accept? ### What curriculum approach does Cinder Ash use? ### What ages of children does Cinder Ash look after? ## Nearby day nurseries in Long Sutton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Cinder Ash. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Rainbow Nursery Spalding · PE12 9LF 4.9(12 reviews) ](/nursery/rainbow-nursery-pe12-9lf-ey266850) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Sutton Bridge Children's Centre Spalding · PE12 9TB ](/nursery/smartie-pants-sutton-bridge-pe12-9tb-2623168) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### The Willows Day Nursery Spalding · PE12 8LL ](/nursery/the-willows-day-nursery-pe12-8ll-ey439986) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Building Blocks Nurseries Spalding · PE12 7BE ](/nursery/building-blocks-nurseries-pe12-7be-2748301) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.7 mi ### Small Saints Pre-school Holbeach · PE12 7ED ](/nursery/small-saints-pre-school-pe12-7ed-253758) [See all nurseries in Long Sutton →](/search?q=Long+Sutton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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