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Fence Pre School # Fence Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Established Experienced Staff Inclusive Environment Rural Setting EYFS Curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (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.fencepreschool.co.uk/contact-us) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fence Pre School Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10236073 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185582)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458241) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.fencepreschool.co.uk) Scout and Guide HQ, Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, BB12 9EE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.26685/53.83009/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Fence - [Day nurseries in Fence](/search?q=Fence) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fence-pre-school-bb12-9ee-ey458241) ## 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 - 1 plan routines within the day that further help consistently engage each child in learning, with consideration of their ages and stages in development - 2 enhance 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185582) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI5d1t9W0aE48JE_BTTXg9LkuEtSTOj31MwjlC2_YIYL1ophImr=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Zozo 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNveGNua0hBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b90935bf46a89:0xca08be1c10e45662) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJsb_O2gUzHHW2j67_g3oisgYF8X6dEPAAjvVRr-Ty1mQoY9Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ainsley Dibb 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNROW9IQnNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b90935bf46a89:0xca08be1c10e45662) Reviews from Google for Fence Pre School. 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