Opening hours
Monday to Friday between 8.50am and 3.30pm
Goudhurst Village Pre-School
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2023)
Number of places
27 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Kent
About this day nursery
Goudhurst Village Pre-School, established in 2013, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years within a welcoming, friendly, and stimulating environment. 30pm during term-time, the pre-school fosters a secure and engaging atmosphere where children are eager to learn and form strong attachments with staff.
The curriculum is broad and meticulously planned, tailored to the individual needs of each child. This approach, which incorporates children's interests, leads to exceptional progress from their starting points and encourages true independence.
Children are supported to communicate effectively, with staff valuing their ideas and introducing new language to expand their vocabulary. The pre-school places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with children confidently choosing to play outside and showing maturity when walking to the playing field.
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive exceptional support, thanks to a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) who works closely with other agencies and skilled staff to ensure every child makes rapid progress. Parents speak highly of the pre-school and the consistent care it provides, appreciating the regular feedback they receive, which helps them continue their child's development at home.
What it's like
Children are extremely happy in the welcoming and friendly environment, forming secure attachments with staff and eager to learn. The curriculum is broad and well-planned, tailored to children's needs, leading to exceptional progress. Children behave impeccably, communicating well and showing empathy.
Outstanding Ofsted ratingChild-led curriculumExceptional SEND supportStrong parent relationshipsPromotes independenceOutdoor play
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Goudhurst Village Pre-School
Last inspected 23 March 2023
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are extremely happy in the welcoming and friendly environment, forming secure attachments with staff and eager to learn. The curriculum is broad and well-planned, tailored to children's needs, leading to exceptional progress. Children behave impeccably, communicating well and showing empathy.
Inspector highlights
- Staff implement a highly effective, broad curriculum led by the children, incorporating their interests to motivate engagement.
- Children are exceptionally well supported to communicate, with staff valuing their ideas and introducing new language.
- Staff have an exceptionally strong relationship with parents and carers, based on mutual respect, and provide regular feedback.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are exceptionally well supported by a dedicated SENCo and skilled staff.
- Children show incredibly high levels of independence and determination to do things for themselves.
- The dedicated and passionate manager strives for improvement, evaluating staff practice and providing effective feedback.
Inspection #10276262 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak incredibly highly of the pre-school.
Parents greatly appreciate the consistency this provides.
They praise the regular feedback they receive and use this to help continue development at home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are exceptionally well supported. The dedicated special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works tirelessly with other agencies to give children and families the support and time they need. This dedicated time, along with skilled staff who know the children and their needs remarkably well, helps all children make rapid progress.
Outdoor space
Children show incredibly high levels of independence. They confidently choose where they want to play and get their own coats and wellingtons on to go outside. When walking to the playing field, children show maturity. They listen to instructions from staff to keep themselves safe and show they know the rules when outside of the setting.
Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023
Date: May 2014
- March 2023Outstanding
- July 2017Good
- May 2014Good
Frequently asked about Goudhurst Village Pre-School
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