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Farmborough Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
·Farmborough Vc Primary School, The Street, Bath, BA2 0FY · Bath and North East Somerset
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset

About this day nursery

Farmborough Preschool, an established early years provider with over 45 years of experience, offers a nurturing and stimulating space for children in the Banes area. Located within Farmborough Church Primary School since 2007, the preschool benefits from a purpose-built environment, which was enhanced by lottery grants and local company support for its playground.

The preschool is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all children and families, focusing on a play-based learning approach that aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and 'Birth to 5 Matters' curriculum. They welcome children from two years old and are committed to fostering an environment where children can play, learn, and grow together, gaining confidence and valuing their efforts.

As a registered charity, it is managed by a voluntary committee of parents who actively support the staff and contribute to fundraising efforts to secure additional resources and experiences, including various extracurricular activities like Yoga, Forest School, and Music Sessions.

Our ethos

Farmborough Preschool is committed to a play-based learning approach that aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and 'Birth to 5 Matters' curriculum. They aim to foster an environment where children can play, learn, and grow together, gaining confidence and valuing their efforts, while also offering extracurricular activities like Forest School and Music Sessions.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and receive a warm welcome by staff, enthusiastically joining in with warm up songs and dances to start their day, supporting their physical development. Staff are wonderful role models and children have fun, leading to motivation and eagerness to explore the curriculum. Children form secure, trusting bonds with their key person, giving them a sense of belonging and security.

Charity-runPlay-based learningEYFS curriculumStrong community linksExtracurricular activities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Hourly rate for all children£7.00 / hour

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Farmborough Preschool

Last inspected 22 January 2024 · Chelsea Woollard

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 settle quickly and receive a warm welcome by staff, enthusiastically joining in with warm up songs and dances to start their day, supporting their physical development. Staff are wonderful role models and children have fun, leading to motivation and eagerness to explore the curriculum. Children form secure, trusting bonds with their key person, giving them a sense of belonging and security.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers are dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes across the seven areas of learning.
  • Staff gather relevant information, use observation and assessment effectively to identify gaps in learning, and show good knowledge of child development.
  • Passionate staff promote children's love of literacy and support their communication well.
  • Staff naturally weave mathematical concepts through children's play and use routines well to support children.
  • Staff spend quality time with children to help them develop their understanding and recognition of emotions.
  • The manager works in partnership with other settings and the school on site to ensure smooth transitions and continuous learning.
  • Managers have an ambitious vision for the pre-school and actively identify training opportunities for staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop clearer links between the intent and delivery of activities to further support children's individual learning outcomes
  • 2support staff to utilise opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning and development.
Inspection #10311767 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report positively on the sharing of information.

They comment on how their children have progressed well, particularly in their communication and language development.

They find that staff have created a 'calm and nurturing' environment, supporting their children's emotional well-being.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed children's activities and staff teaching, indoors and outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: December 2011

  • January 2024Good
  • April 2018Good
  • May 2017Good
  • May 2015Good
  • December 2011Good

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