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Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - South Woodford

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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5.0(6 parent reviews)
·1 Chelmsford Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2PW · Redbridge
Number of places
44 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Redbridge

About this day nursery

Fareacres Pre-School and Day Nursery is dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating 'home away from home' environment where children can thrive. The nursery operates from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, offering extensive hours to accommodate diverse family schedules.

Adhering strictly to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, Fareacres is committed to providing a structured yet playful learning experience tailored to each child's age group. They pride themselves on fostering an inquisitive mindset through exploration and community engagement.

Beyond daily activities, the nursery organises an annual social day, encouraging a relaxed interaction between children, parents, and staff. They also value outdoor learning, with staff taking children on park walks or occasional educational trips to broaden their environmental understanding, always with parental consent.

Recognised by OFSTED and a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance and Redbridge Early Year Partnership, Fareacres prioritises high-quality care and the individual and collective development of every child.

Our ethos

Fareacres Pre-School and Day Nursery is dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating 'home away from home' environment. They adhere to the EYFS curriculum, providing a structured yet playful learning experience, and pride themselves on fostering an inquisitive mindset through exploration and community engagement. They value outdoor learning to broaden environmental understanding.

What it's like

Staff are kind and attentive, building nurturing relationships with children and promoting their safety and emotional security. They foster independence, for example, by teaching toddlers to use "nose blowing stations". Staff have high expectations for all children and create a well-sequenced curriculum based on interests, leading to good progress in areas like early writing skills.

Homely EnvironmentEYFS CurriculumExtended HoursCommunity FocusedOutdoor Learning

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.00am. – 7.00pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - South Woodford

Last inspected 19 March 2024 · Sarah Crawford

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 are kind and attentive, building nurturing relationships with children and promoting their safety and emotional security. They foster independence, for example, by teaching toddlers to use "nose blowing stations". Staff have high expectations for all children and create a well-sequenced curriculum based on interests, leading to good progress in areas like early writing skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Leadership in the setting is strong, with the manager and owner regularly evaluating care and teaching.
  • Staff monitor children's progress closely and swiftly identify those needing additional support, providing targeted learning experiences.
  • The setting values diversity, celebrating a wide variety of festivals and religious events.
  • Staff provide a stimulating curriculum that ignites children's love of learning, incorporating their interests into activities.
  • Partnership with parents is a real strength, with parents praising staff kindness and communication about their children's progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the provision for extending children's understanding of the world further.
Inspection #10316943 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe the kindness and warmth of the staff and say that their children's individual needs are met.

They comment that they are kept well informed about their child's progress and next steps in learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff monitor children's progress closely and swiftly identify where they may need additional support with their learning. They provide targeted learning experiences, such as 'attention bucket' sessions, to help children develop their listening and concentration skills. Staff liaise effectively with parents and outside professionals where needed, to help all children achieve as much as they can.

Outdoor space

Children demonstrate good social skills as they share ideas and resources in the 'mud kitchen'.

Parent Reviews of Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - South Woodford

5.0
(6)
Paddy Kelly
3 years ago

Excellent nursery. Very happy how our little one is getting on, Ella loves it here. ❤️

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Inspection history

Date: March 2010

  • March 2024Good
  • May 2018Good
  • July 2015Good
  • November 2014Requires improvement
  • March 2010Good

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