--- title: "Earleybird Pre-School — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Earleybird Pre-School, a nursery in Reading — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Earleybird Pre-School # Earleybird Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2021) · The Terrapin, Hawkedon School Grounds, Reading, RG6 3AP · Wokingham Number of places 45 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2021 Local authority Wokingham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Earleybird Pre-School, established in 1987, is situated within the Hawkedon School grounds in Lower Earley, Reading. Operating Monday to Friday during term-time from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the pre-school accommodates children from the term they turn three up to five years old. It boasts two dedicated rooms, each equipped with children's toilets and food preparation areas, complemented by generous outdoor spaces for play and exploration. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to foster approved learning outcomes, with a strong emphasis on individual care, facilitated by a high ratio of adults to children. Active parent involvement is encouraged, offering families the chance to participate in group activities and track their child’s development. As a voluntary committee-run establishment, Earleybird Pre-School offers both universal and working parent funded places, and supported places for eligible families. The pre-school also encourages the wearing of a uniform consisting of a red jumper or cardigan, a red or white polo shirt, and black or grey bottoms or red/white summer dresses, aiming to foster a sense of belonging among all children. What it's like Children are greeted enthusiastically by staff and have high expectations for them. The key-person system is securely in place and staff have a good knowledge of the children in their care. Children make good progress in their learning and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning and behave very well. Committee-run Established 1987 Located within primary school grounds ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - unfunded hours £8.50 / hour ## Key facts Opening hours 9.00am – 3.00pm, Monday to Friday term-time only (38 weeks per year) Session types Morning – 9.00am to 12.00pm, Afternoon – 12.00pm to 3.00pm, All-day – 9.00am to 3.00pm Age range 3 to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1992 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Earleybird Pre-School Last inspected 17 November 2021 · Ingrid Howell 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 are greeted enthusiastically by staff and have high expectations for them. The key-person system is securely in place and staff have a good knowledge of the children in their care. Children make good progress in their learning and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning and behave very well. Inspector highlights - The dedicated manager is supported well by her strong staff team, who know the children very well and assess their development precisely. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. - Partnerships with parents are good, and home visits enable staff to gather information about children before they start attending. - Children benefit from many opportunities to support their communication and language skills. - Staff successfully promote children's good health and well-being, teaching them about good hygiene practices and ensuring regular physical activity. Areas to develop - 1 give the quieter and less confident children the support they need to always engage fully in their learning - 2 continue to build on the programme of staff training so that their knowledge is constantly improving to the highest level. Inspection #10209319 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174472) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Earleybird Pre-School Inspection date Nov 2021 Inspection no. 10209319 Lead inspector Ingrid Howell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174472)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148652) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=earleybird-pre-school-rg6-3ap-148652) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they are extremely satisfied with the service provided and with the good progress that their children are making. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. The manager uses additional funding to provide one-to-one time with staff. Children with SEND are given high levels of attention and the support they need. The manager works closely with the special educational needs coordinator, other professionals and parents. Together, they put targeted plans in place to help children with SEND to progress in their development. Outdoor space In the garden, children walk across wooden planks and hold out their arms to balance. Younger children hold on to a member of staff's hand for support when necessary. Children benefit from regular physical activity, for example through weekly visits from a football coach. Inspection history Date: January 2010 - November 2021 Good - March 2017 Good - January 2015 Good - January 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Earleybird Pre-School ### From what age does Earleybird Pre-School accept children? ### Which funded hours does Earleybird Pre-School accept? ### Does Earleybird Pre-School have an Ofsted rating? ### What do parents say about Earleybird Pre-School? ### How can Earleybird Pre-School be contacted? ### What outdoor space does Earleybird Pre-School use? ### Is Earleybird Pre-School a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Reading Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Earleybird Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The Willows, Toad Hall Nursery Wokingham · RG41 5RB 4.5(10 reviews) ](/nursery/the-willows-toad-hall-nursery-rg41-5rb-ey471521) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Acorns Day Nursery Wokingham · RG41 5EX 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-ltd-rg41-5ex) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Lower Earley Day Nursery and Pre-School Reading · RG6 5HQ 3.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/lower-earley-day-nursery-and-pre-school-rg6-5hq-148634) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Little Ducklings Day Nursery Reading · RG5 3NA ](/nursery/little-ducklings-day-nursery-rg5-3na-ey426979) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Chalkhouse@Earley Reading · RG6 5UF 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/chalkhouse-earley-rg6-5uf-2718543) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.4 mi ### Get Active @ Hillside Primary School Reading · RG6 4HQ ](/nursery/get-active-hillside-primary-school-rg6-4hq-ey562226) [See all nurseries in Reading →](/search?q=Reading) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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