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Fernlea Pre-School # Fernlea Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Fernhill School & Language College, Neville Duke Road, FARNBOROUGH, GU14 9BY · Hampshire Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Hampshire 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 Fernlea Pre-School, established in 1968, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years old. 30 pm, with a daily breakfast club available from 8 am. What it's like Children demonstrate they feel happy and secure in this nurturing pre-school, greeting staff with a smile and confidently waving goodbye to parents. They quickly settle into activities with peers, showing strong relationships. Staff are positive role models, promoting personal safety and encouraging good behaviour. Nurturing environment Strong progress Effective SEND support Outdoor play Supportive staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours The pre-school opens five days a week during term time. A variety of sessions are available on request, with core hours between 8.30am and 3.30pm. Staff also offer a daily breakfast club from 8am. Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Fernlea Pre-School Last inspected 12 January 2023 · Jane Franks 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 demonstrate they feel happy and secure in this nurturing pre-school, greeting staff with a smile and confidently waving goodbye to parents. They quickly settle into activities with peers, showing strong relationships. Staff are positive role models, promoting personal safety and encouraging good behaviour. Inspector highlights - The manager regularly reflects on the provision to make improvements, including ensuring all committee members are aware of their responsibility to carry out suitability checks. - The manager and staff know the children well and plan a broad curriculum with experiences that focus on children's next steps and ongoing progress. - Staff identify children who may need additional help or early intervention and agree support plans swiftly, working closely with other professionals. - Children play cooperatively and show great imagination, using natural resources to make pretend soup and following picture instructions to build early reading skills. - Children gain good physical skills, building on stamina and perseverance by rolling large tyres and learning new skills with resources like balls and hoops. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the support for children to further develop their understanding of mathematics - 2 continue to build on the professional development and coaching of staff, to enhance their good practice and extend children's learning to the highest level. Inspection #10243084 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207761) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fernlea Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10243084 Lead inspector Jane Franks Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207761)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462960) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Fernhill School & Language College, Neville Duke Road, FARNBOROUGH, GU14 9BY [© 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#/-0.76838/51.31577/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near FARNBOROUGH - [Day nurseries in FARNBOROUGH](/search?q=FARNBOROUGH) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fernlea-pre-school-gu14-9by-ey462960) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak well of the care that their children receive. > They praise the manager's and staff's passion and high expectations for children. > Parents comment positively on the progress their children have made and on the support they receive to continue their children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. Staff identify children who may need additional help or early intervention and agree support plans swiftly. They work closely with other professionals to ensure a collaborative approach to children's learning. Outdoor space Children confidently move between the indoor and outdoor play areas throughout the day. Children gain good physical skills, building on their stamina and showing high levels of perseverance as they roll large tyres across the outdoor play area. ## Parent Reviews of Fernlea Pre-School 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU13dFe8UoiXFHU7I76dnNUIVkTVDa-sI1TwkQp5GcBuMu93eM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bethanie a year ago Best preschool I've found. I've worked in many and I viewed so many after moving and decided on these. The staff are amazing all very experienced. Great with supporting children and parents in any way they can. Highly recommend them. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3dGZiU2VBEAE!2m1!1s0x48742ac36a14aa7d:0xbedabb01a673bde9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLI4IXp8_ACQGsk68eN1cB3d79Z6-Lye2cVCHbuyC16LFIuyg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zoli Zambo 8 years ago Best pre-school we could find far and wide. Both our children loved going there and we as parents can only praise them for their work and flexibility. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRcllPME53EAE!2m1!1s0x48742ac36a14aa7d:0xbedabb01a673bde9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX8r8Q4Uj9F-P3YN_W6JKAs7-OZXPA_KdX6JkRB51wmJ_DRBDQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Syed Asrar Masum a year ago Staff is very accommodating and caring towards children, administration is very welcoming and flexible [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIaElHMGpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48742ac36a14aa7d:0xbedabb01a673bde9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLSQFxxkmcieTm4FPGUTLJD3gh5zzWXZiXb9Ixi7kpLwD8o5T4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jack Simmons 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBMnZYVVhBEAE!2m1!1s0x48742ac36a14aa7d:0xbedabb01a673bde9) Reviews from Google for Fernlea Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13752510027891195369&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: November 2013 - January 2023 Good - April 2022 Requires improvement - December 2016 Good - November 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Fernlea Pre-School ### Whereabouts is Fernlea Pre-School? ### What outdoor space does Fernlea Pre-School use? ### Which funded hours does Fernlea Pre-School accept? ### What is the age range at Fernlea Pre-School? ### How does Fernlea Pre-School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in FARNBOROUGH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Fernlea Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Pebbles Day Nursery Farnborough · GU14 8FH 4.8(24 reviews) ](/nursery/pebbles-day-nursery-gu14-8fh-2781324) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Hawley Pre - School Camberley · GU17 9BN ](/nursery/hawley-pre-school-gu17-9bn-ey424470) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Pinewood Family Group Farnborough · GU14 9LE ](/nursery/pinewood-family-group-gu14-9le-507921) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### St Mary's Nursery, Camberley Camberley · GU15 2SR 3.8(13 reviews) ](/nursery/st-mary-s-nursery-camberley-gu15-2sr-ey556342) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Bright Sparks Montessori School Frimley · GU16 7RE ](/nursery/bright-sparks-montessori-school-gu16-7re-ey334579) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### The Orchard Children's Nursery (Farnborough) Farnborough · GU14 9ES ](/nursery/the-orchard-children-s-nursery-farnborough-limited-gu14-9es-ey406479) [See all nurseries in FARNBOROUGH →](/search?q=FARNBOROUGH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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