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Codford Caterpillars Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·Codford School, Cherry Orchard, WARMINSTER, BA12 0PN · Wiltshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Codford Caterpillars Pre-School, situated in Warminster, Wiltshire, is dedicated to fostering significant developmental milestones in young children. The pre-school bases its curriculum on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a high standard of learning that is tailored to each child's individual progress.

Through meticulous planning and observation, the team supports children in building a strong foundation for their eventual transition to primary school, believing that well-adjusted children are better equipped for future academic challenges. As a member of the Early Years Alliance, Codford Caterpillars aligns with an organisation committed to delivering top-tier, affordable, and sustainable early years care and learning to all families.

The pre-school consistently strives to provide an environment where every child receives the best possible start in life, encouraging a sense of belonging and respect, and promoting strong communication and language skills.

Our ethos

Codford Caterpillars Pre-School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, tailoring learning to individual progress and focusing on building a strong foundation for primary school. They aim to foster a sense of belonging and respect, promoting communication and language skills.

What it's like

Children demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure, engaging quickly in activities that nurture their interests. They develop a sense of belonging and respect through shared responsibility for small tasks. Staff support communication and language skills well, preparing children for the next stage of their education.

EYFS CurriculumOfsted Rated GoodMember of Early Years Alliance

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around half-day morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions. Each session type includes two daily meals, medical assistance, and access to both indoor and outdoor activities.

  • Morning Kiddie£10 / day
  • Afternoon Kiddie£15 / day
  • All Day Kiddie£20 / day

Good to know

  • Fees include two meals per day.
  • Medical assistance, indoor, and outdoor activities are included in the rate.
  • Session options are morning (7:00am - 1:00pm), afternoon (1:00pm - 6:00pm), and all day (7:00am - 6:00pm).

Key facts

Food

2 meals/ day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Codford Caterpillars Pre School

Last inspected 1 February 2024

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

Children demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure, engaging quickly in activities that nurture their interests. They develop a sense of belonging and respect through shared responsibility for small tasks. Staff support communication and language skills well, preparing children for the next stage of their education.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager plans a broad and balanced curriculum, with a clear focus on developing children's independence in preparation for school.
  • Staff use assessment well to identify when children might be falling behind and work closely with the SENCo, parents and other professionals to put additional support in place.
  • Children are independent from an early age, which helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem.
  • Staff read stories with enthusiasm to nurture a love of books and develop children's literacy skills.
  • Children learn the mathematical concepts suitable for their age in preparation for later learning in school.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to teach children consistently to understand the consequences of their actions, to help them learn to manage their own behaviour
  • 2provide more targeted challenge during adult-led and child-led activities that extends children's learning even further.
Inspection #10317410 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that their children enjoy attending the pre-school and that staff are kind, caring and approachable.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify any gaps in children's development, and the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) provides targeted interventions to help them catch up. The manager and SENCo work together to use any extra funding to nurture the interests of children with additional needs and help them to reach the next steps in their development, such as purchasing appropriate resources.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise to help keep them fit and healthy. Staff support children to develop their physical skills, for example, by teaching them how to use the pedals on tricycles. Children join in with excitement as staff pretend to be flying saucers in the garden and sing songs about spacemen.

Parent Reviews of Codford Caterpillars Pre School

5.0
(1)
Lauren Joyce
10 months ago

My daughter joined Catapillars just under a year ago and has loved it since day one. The staff go above and beyond, we will definitely be sending our youngest their too!

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Inspection history

Date: September 2009

  • January 2024Good
  • May 2018Good
  • June 2017Good
  • June 2015Good
  • September 2009Good

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