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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Forest Bears Pre-School # Forest Bears Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · Forest Community Centre, Pinehill Road, Bordon, GU35 0BS · Hampshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Forest Bears Pre-School, established in 1987, is a childcare setting located in Bordon, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. 30pm on Friday. Inspected by Ofsted on 21st February 2023, the pre-school received an overall "Good" rating. Children at Forest Bears Pre-School are described as confident and eager to learn, quickly settling into a variety of activities and happily exploring both independently and with friends. The setting places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with children enjoying ample opportunities to practice physical skills like riding bicycles, developing ball skills, and running in the garden. Daily yoga sessions also help children to master different body poses, strengthening their balance and aerobic capacity. The pre-school excels in its provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff are proactive in identifying specific needs through assessments and observations, seeking appropriate advice, and sharing any emerging gaps in learning with the SENCo and parents. This collaborative approach ensures children with SEND make progress comparably to their peers. Children also engage in community events, fostering an understanding of the world around them, such as planting bulbs with community members. What it's like Children are confident and eager to learn, settling quickly into a variety of activities. They happily explore and investigate, both independently and with friends, proudly sharing their achievements with staff. This nurturing environment helps to raise children's self-esteem. Confident and eager learners Strong SEND support Active outdoor play Daily yoga sessions Creative craft area Positive parent feedback ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Sessions are from 8.30am until 3pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 8.30am until 12.30pm on Friday. Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Forest Bears Pre-School Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10276188 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212200)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110134) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=forest-bears-pre-school-gu35-0bs-110134) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Forest Bears Pre-School Last inspected 21 February 2023 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 are confident and eager to learn, settling quickly into a variety of activities. They happily explore and investigate, both independently and with friends, proudly sharing their achievements with staff. This nurturing environment helps to raise children's self-esteem. Inspector highlights - Children are confident and eager to learn and settle quickly. - Children love being active outdoors and practice physical skills daily. - The setting provides strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Children thoroughly enjoy accessing the well-equipped craft area to enhance their imaginations and creativity. - Parents are very complimentary about the setting and appreciate the good communication. Areas to develop - 1 consider ways to extend children's understanding of healthy food and drink choices and the effects that different foods and drink have on their bodies - 2 sharpen existing monitoring processes to effectively identify specific areas that strengthen individual staff's interactions with children and raise the quality of teaching even further. Inspection #10276188 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212200) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > go in with a smile and come out with an even bigger one Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The setting's provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength. Staff swiftly identify any specific needs through assessments and observations and seek appropriate advice. Emerging gaps in children's learning are shared with the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) and parents, enabling children with SEND to make progress equally as well as their peers. Outdoor space Children love being active outdoors and have ample opportunities to practise their physical skills, such as riding bicycles, developing ball skills and running in the garden. Children participate in daily yoga sessions, mastering different body poses. Inspection history Date: March 2011 - February 2023 Good - July 2017 Good - February 2014 Good - March 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Forest Bears Pre-School ### What part of the country is Forest Bears Pre-School in? ### What outdoor activities are available at Forest Bears Pre-School? ### How does Forest Bears Pre-School support children with SEND? ### How is Forest Bears Pre-School classified by Ofsted? ### Which funded hours does Forest Bears Pre-School accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bordon Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Forest Bears Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Forest House Day Nursery Bordon · GU35 0BS 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/forest-house-day-nursery-gu35-0bs-2503199) - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Tootsies Private Day Nursery Bordon · GU35 0BJ ](/nursery/tootsies-private-day-nursery-ltd-gu35-0bj-ey542573) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Cygnets Day Nursery Bordon · GU35 0AU 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/cygnets-day-nursery-gu35-0au-ey272736) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bordon Garrison Pre-school & Creche Bordon · GU35 0HL ](/nursery/bordon-garrison-pre-school-creche-gu35-0hl-109860) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Dreamers Day Nursery Bordon · GU35 0NH ](/nursery/little-dreamers-day-nursery-gu35-0nh-2765479) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.7 mi ### JC Little Explorers Bordon · GU35 8PQ ](/nursery/jc-little-explorers-ltd-gu35-8pq-2814888) [See all nurseries in Bordon →](/search?q=Bordon) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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