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Elveden Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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5.0(1 Google review) ·Thomas Alleynes High School, Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, ST14 8DU · Staffordshire
Number of places
12 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this early years setting

Elveden Pre-School, registered with Ofsted in 1992, is a term-time childcare setting operating Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm, catering for children aged 2 to 4 years. Rated "Good" by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 29th April 2022, the pre-school provides a warm and friendly welcome to children and parents.

Children form strong bonds with staff, fostering a sense of safety and security. The curriculum, described as broad and balanced, combines child-initiated play and adult-led activities, ensuring children make good progress from their individual starting points.

This includes all children, such as those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with the manager working closely with parents and other professionals to provide consistent support. Outdoor learning is a daily feature, where children develop physical skills on slides and learn about the natural world by planting strawberries.

Staff actively encourage a love of books, telling stories with enthusiasm, and support communication and language development through meaningful conversations. Independence is also fostered, with children washing hands and helping to prepare snacks.

The pre-school also introduces children to different cultures and festivals, promoting an appreciation for diversity.

What it's like

Parents and children receive a warm and friendly welcome. Children build strong bonds with staff, helping them to feel safe and secure. They learn through a balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities, making good progress from their starting points.

Warm welcomeStrong bonds with staffBalanced curriculumGood progressOutdoor learning opportunitiesSupports independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am until 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Elveden Pre-School

Last inspected 29 April 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

Parents and children receive a warm and friendly welcome. Children build strong bonds with staff, helping them to feel safe and secure. They learn through a balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities, making good progress from their starting points.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is passionate and committed to her role, valuing staff and their ideas.
  • Parent partnerships are good, with parents speaking highly of the pre-school.
  • The manager and staff are knowledgeable and develop a broad and balanced curriculum.
  • Staff encourage a love of books and support communication and language skills.
  • Staff encourage children's independence skills effectively.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff teaching to skilfully hold conversations with children to increase and expand on their interests and learning even further
  • 2strengthen communication between staff, so that children understand what is happening now and next in the daily routines.
Inspection #10233570 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. The manager liaises closely with parents and other professionals to support children's specific learning needs, to help provide a consistent approach.

Outdoor space

Children have daily opportunities to play and explore outside. They demonstrate their physical skills while they climb up steps and 'whoosh' down the slide, and learn about the natural world by helping staff to plant and grow strawberries.

Google Reviews of Elveden Pre-School

5.0
(1 Google review)
Annie H
8 years ago

My little boy has his last day at this preschool tomorrow. The staff are very supportive and are amazing with all the kids , really lovely warm feel to the school. He's made so many friends and he and I will be sad to say good bye. Brilliant little school .

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Inspection history

Date: February 2013

  • April 2022Good
  • November 2016Good
  • February 2013Good

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