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East Preston Village Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
·The Cricket Pavillion, Sea Road, Littlehampton, BN16 1JP · West Sussex
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

East Preston Village Pre School, established in 1996, is a childcare setting located in Littlehampton, offering a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open between 9 am and 3 pm each weekday during term-time only, the pre-school received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 13th December 2022.

Children are greeted by kind and friendly staff who know them well, fostering a sense of belonging. The pre-school provides a wide variety of activities, from exploring musical instruments to engaging with stories, promoting high levels of engagement.

The manager is passionate about teaching children about the natural environment, offering rich experiences such as visits to local schools, shops, the library, park, and beach. Plans are also underway to build a forest area for further outdoor exploration.

The manager, who also serves as the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), works closely with staff and parents to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make good progress.

What it's like

Children enjoy coming into this warm and nurturing pre-school, happily finding familiar friends and chatting together. They are greeted by kind and friendly staff who know them well and listen intently. Children explore a wide variety of activities, including instruments and stories, and demonstrate high levels of engagement in their learning, such as exploring ice and frost.

Warm and nurturingOutdoor learning focusStrong SEND supportCommunity engagementEngaging activitiesGood Ofsted rating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

9am and 3pm each weekday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for East Preston Village Pre School

Last inspected 13 December 2022

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 enjoy coming into this warm and nurturing pre-school, happily finding familiar friends and chatting together. They are greeted by kind and friendly staff who know them well and listen intently. Children explore a wide variety of activities, including instruments and stories, and demonstrate high levels of engagement in their learning, such as exploring ice and frost.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is passionate about teaching children about the natural environment and provides a rich selection of experiences, including visits to local places like the school, shops, library, park, and beach.
  • The manager supports the team well through regular staff meetings, supervision, and training, leading to improved practice through peer-on-peer observations.
  • Staff know the children well, engage them in learning, and support their choices, extending their ideas during play.
  • Staff support children in making healthy choices and encourage them to drink.
  • The manager, who is also the SENCo, works with staff to quickly and efficiently identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Areas to develop

  • 1provide parents with information about their children's next stages in learning and help them to support their learning at home
  • 2support staff to consistently provide children with opportunities to develop independence.
Inspection #10263425 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), works with staff to quickly and efficiently identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The SENCo monitors children's progress and development effectively, working closely with parents and other professionals to enable children to make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children are encouraged to get their coats ready to go outside. The manager plans for improvements, such as building a forest area for children to explore nature even further.

Inspection history

Date: July 2011

  • December 2022Good
  • May 2017Good
  • May 2015Good
  • July 2011Good

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