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Good Shepherd Pre-School # Good Shepherd Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · Good Shepherd Church Hall, Bramble Close, Southampton, SO45 2JP · Hampshire Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 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 Good Shepherd Preschool, situated in Southampton, PA, is a developmental learning centre fostering quality education within a Christian framework. For over 50 years, it has been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and preparing them for kindergarten while also supporting their families. The preschool integrates God's presence and a strong sense of community into all its programmes, with classrooms equipped with learning centres and staffed by devoted teachers committed to providing engaging educational experiences. Children engage in various activities including outings, special in-school programmes, theme days, and holiday celebrations. The preschool prides itself on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where the gift of childhood is celebrated daily through wonder and imagination, ensuring that each child's educational journey is supported in a caring and enriching setting. Our ethos Good Shepherd Preschool is a child-based developmental learning centre providing quality learning experiences in a Christian environment. At Good Shepherd Preschool, we are committed to serving not just the individual needs of the child, but the needs of their family. Our classrooms are full of happy children and dedicated and caring staff. We look forward to continuing the tradition of growing young minds in the image of God. What it's like Children are eager to enter the setting and are self-motivated and excited to explore. They play cooperatively and enjoy spending time with staff, feeling safe in their care. Staff encourage children to play and learn, building strong bonds and supporting their emotional well-being effectively. Christian environment 50 years of experience Kindergarten readiness ## Pricing & funding 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.gslconline.org/im-new-2#contactus) ## Key facts Opening hours Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am-2:30pm (full day option) or 9:00am-11:30am (half day option) Waitlist Waitlist available once capacity is reached Age range 2-4 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Half Day, Full Day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Good Shepherd Pre-School Last inspected 16 July 2025 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 eager to enter the setting and are self-motivated and excited to explore. They play cooperatively and enjoy spending time with staff, feeling safe in their care. Staff encourage children to play and learn, building strong bonds and supporting their emotional well-being effectively. Inspector highlights - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are swiftly identified and receive excellent, targeted support, making superb progress. - Staff know the children they care for well and understand their individual learning styles and interests. - Children benefit from good support for their communication, through warm greetings, repetition, teaching new words and signs, and exploring sounds in words. - Staff are positive role models, showing children how to play, interact, have conversations, and take turns. - Leaders and managers offer good support for staff development and make effective use of additional funding, providing an inclusive setting and opportunities for all. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff interactions further to focus teaching more precisely to build on what children know and can do - 2 support staff to develop their questioning techniques to give children more time to think, understand, problem solve and respond to questions - 3 encourage staff to help children understand what they have done well in their learning. Inspection #10399537 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284299) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Good Shepherd Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10399537 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284299)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110538) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.gslconline.org/preschool) Good Shepherd Church Hall, Bramble Close, Southampton, SO45 2JP Opening hours Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am-2:30pm (full day option) or 9:00am-11:30am (half day option) [© 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#/-1.38443/50.82502/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Southampton - [Day nurseries in Southampton](/search?q=Southampton) - [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=good-shepherd-pre-school-so45-2jp-110538) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report very favourably about the good communication, support and advice that staff offer, particularly for children with SEND. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are swiftly identified. Staff provide excellent help through 'special time' to find out exactly what gaps children have in their learning, delivering targeted support and highly engaging, daily interventions to close gaps. Staff ensure children with SEND can engage in the sensory den when they first enter the setting to help them regulate their emotions. Outdoor space Children play cooperatively with others on the swing outdoors and when hunting for imaginary monkeys in the trees. Staff encourage children to run outdoors to test out kites they have constructed. Inspection history Date: April 2013 - August 2025 Good - July 2025 Good - December 2019 Good - December 2019 Good - February 2019 Requires improvement - November 2017 Good - November 2017 Good - December 2016 Requires improvement - August 2013 Good - April 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Good Shepherd Pre-School ### Does Good Shepherd Pre-School have an Ofsted rating? ### Is Good Shepherd Pre-School a day nursery or preschool? ### How does Good Shepherd Pre-School support children with SEND? ### What do parents value about Good Shepherd Pre-School? ### What outdoor space does Good Shepherd Pre-School have? ## About the setting Good Shepherd Pre-School registered in September 2000. The pre-school opens on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.30am to 3pm, and on Tuesday and Friday from 8.30am to 1pm, during school term time only. The pre-school provides funded early education for children. There are three members of staff. All staff hold early years qualifications at level 3. 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