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Cogges Pre-School # Cogges Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Cogges Church Centre, Witney, OX28 3LA · Oxfordshire Number of places 33 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Oxfordshire 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 Cogges Pre-School in Witney, OX28 3LA, is a charity-run early years setting dedicated to providing a high standard of education for children aged 2-4 years. The pre-school focuses on fostering a sense of awe and wonder, aiming to develop curious thinkers and doers from an early age, thereby laying a strong foundation for their future learning journey. The staff are described as creating a welcoming and supportive environment where children feel relaxed and at ease, helping them build confidence and make friends. The curriculum is varied and engaging, with planning shared openly with parents to keep them informed about their child's learning. The pre-school is a member of the Early Years Alliance, benefiting from their support and expertise in early years education. Parents consistently praise the nurturing care, significant progress their children make in areas like speech and social skills, and the dedicated preparation for the transition to 'big school'. Our ethos Cogges Pre-School aims to develop "curious thinkers and doers" by fostering a sense of "awe and wonder" from an early age, laying a strong foundation for future learning. They aim to provide a welcoming, supportive environment where children feel relaxed and confident, with a varied and engaging curriculum planned openly with parents. What it's like Staff set up the pre-school well and greet the children warmly on arrival, helping them settle happily into self-chosen play. Children are confident, have formed good friendships, and are developing independence effectively, such as confidently putting on their coats before going outside. Charity-run Welcoming environment Varied curriculum Strong family unit feel Forest School ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (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 →](https://www.coggespreschool.co.uk/fundraising) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am to 12 noon Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cogges Pre-School Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10279731 Lead inspector Tracy Bartholomew Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237268)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134463) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cogges-pre-school-ox28-3la-134463) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cogges Pre-School Last inspected 4 December 2023 · Tracy Bartholomew 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 set up the pre-school well and greet the children warmly on arrival, helping them settle happily into self-chosen play. Children are confident, have formed good friendships, and are developing independence effectively, such as confidently putting on their coats before going outside. Inspector highlights - The committee, management team and staff have worked hard to improve the pre-school since the last inspection. - Staff plan and provide a varied and exciting curriculum, ensuring children's individual next steps are well catered for. - Children demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning and enjoy creative activities. - Staff provide a welcoming environment, supporting children to feel relaxed and at ease. - There are strong partnerships with parents. Areas to develop - 1 improve adult-led group activities so that all children have the opportunity to participate and be involved - 2 create an environment that enables children to concentrate, play quietly and relax more easily without interruption. Inspection #10279731 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237268) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > they and their children are happy Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff promote children's good health through regular handwashing routines and opportunities to play outside. Children have many opportunities to be physically active, including running freely around the garden and building obstacle courses to develop strength and coordination. ## Parent Reviews of Cogges Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ8K-s3t8uESgZUqNElafr63qqMwGDdrYwtWrLwck6ZXHBbvw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lily Bancroft 2 years ago The staff at preschool have been really supportive of not just the children, but of the parents also. We attended the AGM in November which was really informative and have always found communication very open. The staff are always happy to talk at drop off/pick up and prior to starting, Marion answered all questions allowing us to have great confidence that we had chosen the right setting. Since starting in September, we have seen huge growth in our childs independence and also feel that the swift success of potty training was certainly down to the consistency and support of the Preschool. We have also seen a huge increase in the variety of foods eaten and our childs understanding of Healthy eating. Having the Early club has allowed our child to adjust, being able to get settled before the other children arrive. The ‘Child Focus Week’ via the Tapestry App was really useful and along with showing where he was succeeding, it highlighted areas that needed focusing. This was then followed up with a small ‘focus group’ to work on those skills. Our child flourished at the setting and has always been allowed to be his own self, he talks about the staff at home/on weekends and is always excited to share what he has done with them, however small. The Preschool have started working with on penmanship and recognition of numbers and letters. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaaWVLMS1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876cc4345167aef:0x40fc82e8422492bc) Reviews from Google for Cogges Pre-School. 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