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Elm Tree Pre School # Elm Tree Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · Weybourne Village Hall, Farnham, GU9 9ER · Surrey Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Surrey 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 Elm Tree Pre-School, established in 1978, is a nurturing educational setting located in Farnham, Surrey. Having been run by Hazel Cottrell in Weybourne since 2013, the pre-school prides itself on offering an inclusive and diverse environment for children aged two and a half to five years. The philosophy centres around providing valuable opportunities through play, fostering individual development, learning, and understanding. The pre-school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted and holds a 'Very Good' 5-star food hygiene rating. They focus on developing children's communication, independence, and early learning skills, aiming to instil an enthusiasm for learning that will support their growth. The dedicated team is highly qualified and trained, offering a large outdoor space for children's activities and promoting strong parent partnerships. Parents receive regular updates on their child's development and achievements through an online system called Tapestry. Our ethos Elm Tree Pre-School's philosophy centres around providing valuable opportunities through play, fostering individual development, learning, and understanding. They focus on developing children's communication, independence, and early learning skills, aiming to instil an enthusiasm for learning that will support their growth. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the pre-school. Staff warmly welcome them, taking the time to get to know children's unique interests and personalities. This helps children who are younger and less confident to settle happily. Children behave well. They are polite and courteous with staff and with their friends. Staff successfully teach children the importance of valuing and respecting the needs of each other. For instance, as children sit to share stories, they selflessly offer their friend a turn to discover which animal is hidden in the story. Ofsted rated Good Play-based learning Inclusive environment Experienced staff Large outdoor space ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 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.elmtreepre-school.co.uk/contact) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Elm Tree Pre School Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10312281 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243413)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466917) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=elm-tree-pre-school-gu9-9er-ey466917) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday and Friday: 9am – 1pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9am - 3pm Age range 2.5-5 years Term time / All Year Mixed Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Elm Tree Pre School Last inspected 28 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 thoroughly enjoy their time at the pre-school. Staff warmly welcome them, taking the time to get to know children's unique interests and personalities. This helps children who are younger and less confident to settle happily. Children behave well. They are polite and courteous with staff and with their friends. Staff successfully teach children the importance of valuing and respecting the needs of each other. For instance, as children sit to share stories, they selflessly offer their friend a turn to discover which animal is hidden in the story. Inspector highlights - Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the pre-school. - Staff successfully teach children the importance of valuing and respecting the needs of each other. - Children develop good social skills, which supports them in readiness for their future learning. - Staff have high expectations for children and provide a broad curriculum. - Children gain good independence skills and are keen to manage age-appropriate tasks for themselves. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen supervision arrangements to support staff's professional development needs, knowledge and skills - 2 support staff to embed the curriculum for mathematics in full so that older and the most able children have more opportunities to develop their understanding of numbers, shapes and other mathematical concepts. Inspection #10312281 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243413) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision This supports all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those in receipt of additional funding, to make good progress from their starting points. Children with SEND are supported well at the pre-school. Staff work effectively with parents and other relevant professionals to devise and implement individualised care and learning plans. Outdoor space Children benefit from a variety of activities that promote their physical health. For instance, they take part in music and movement groups, practise balancing along 'coloured paths' in the garden and excitedly race their friends on ride-on cars. ## Parent Reviews of Elm Tree Pre School 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXkmr0-gh4BoKp9nngoXWZnGQEUNVVzGRJSNXCmGjXX9PuaGJcAZQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Am Dannii 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNLejhIRUh3EAE!2m1!1s0x48742ceed48d587f:0x2e97c2959207c7d7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXhfSNyLeb-Q1w6BpyFnvjT6KdrjOl2L0yzzmme-NvA-bD-XIAg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) M DB 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnLXJMOEtnEAE!2m1!1s0x48742ceed48d587f:0x2e97c2959207c7d7) Reviews from Google for Elm Tree Pre School. 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