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Fence Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Scout and Guide HQ, Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, BB12 9EE · Lancashire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Fence Pre-School has been a cornerstone of early childhood education in Fence for over 25 years, offering full day care for more than 12 years. The nursery provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for children aged 2 to 5, with spaces for up to 30 children supported by a team of six experienced and qualified staff members.

Children are encouraged to learn and play both indoors and outdoors, with regularly maintained areas that benefit from the lovely rural surroundings. The daily routine is structured yet flexible, incorporating free play, adult-led activities, register time, news sharing, and self-service snack times.

The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage 2012 guidance, with activities tailored to individual children's needs and interests. The nursery values each child's individuality, displaying their creations and fostering a positive environment where they feel special.

Observational assessments are conducted to track each child's learning journey, with a dedicated key person creating a file that highlights strengths and areas for development. The nursery also emphasises open communication with parents, inviting their suggestions and participation in a parents' rota.

Located in Burnley, Lancashire, Fence Pre-School prioritises a happy and supportive start to a child's educational journey.

Our ethos

Fence Pre-School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage 2012 guidance, tailoring activities to individual children's needs and interests. They value each child's individuality, fostering a positive environment where they feel special, and focus on open communication with parents. Their approach is described as providing a happy and supportive start to a child's educational journey.

What it's like

Children are excited and happy when they arrive into pre-school and are greeted warmly. They confidently explore and access the well-equipped environment. Children learn how to resolve conflict and what behaviour is expected of them.

EstablishedExperienced StaffInclusive EnvironmentRural SettingEYFS Curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Opening hours

8.00am - 4.30pm

Age range

2 to 5

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full day care, Session

Staff

6

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fence Pre School

Last inspected 5 May 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are excited and happy when they arrive into pre-school and are greeted warmly. They confidently explore and access the well-equipped environment. Children learn how to resolve conflict and what behaviour is expected of them.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are excited and happy when they arrive into pre-school.
  • Children enjoy spending time in the large, exciting, outdoor area and use their imagination and senses to enhance their play.
  • All children use excellent communication skills to express themselves and to ask questions.
  • Leaders and staff encourage children to lead their own play as they help support each child to learn and achieve, including those children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
  • Children are well supported to progress on to their next stages in learning, such as starting school.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan routines within the day that further help consistently engage each child in learning, with consideration of their ages and stages in development
  • 2enhance continual processional development strategies that help embed staff's new knowledge and skills, so that they can apply this in their support for children's care and development.
Inspection #10236073 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff encourage children to lead their own play as they help support each child to learn and achieve, including those children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND receive high levels of support and are well included in the pre-school. This helps them, like all children, make good progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy spending time in the large, exciting, outdoor area. They use their imagination and senses to enhance their play.

Parent Reviews of Fence Pre School

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: June 2013

  • May 2022Good
  • November 2016Good
  • June 2013Good

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