--- title: "Goudhurst Village Pre-School | Ofsted: Outstanding" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/goudhurst-village-pre-school-tn17-1an-ey468008 description: "Goudhurst Village Pre-School — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Goudhurst Village Pre-School Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2023) · Church Rooms, Back Lane, Goudhurst, TN17 1AN · Kent Number of places 27 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Kent ## About this early years setting 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 rating Child-led curriculum Exceptional SEND support Strong parent relationships Promotes independence Outdoor play ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday between 8.50am and 3.30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Goudhurst Village Pre-School Last inspected 23 March 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend 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: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50215474) ## 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 2023 Outstanding - July 2017 Good - May 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Goudhurst Village Pre-School ### What kind of childcare setting is Goudhurst Village Pre-School? ### What are the opening hours at Goudhurst Village Pre-School? ### How many children are on roll at Goudhurst Village Pre-School? ### How does the pre-school support children with SEND? ### Does Goudhurst Village Pre-School take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in Goudhurst Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Goudhurst Village Pre-School. - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 mi ### Harpers Nursery school Cranbrook · TN17 1JU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/harpers-nursery-school-tn17-1ju-127225 - Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Horsmonden Kindergarten Tonbridge · TN12 8NJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/horsmonden-kindergarten-tn12-8nj-ey546431 - Ofsted: Outstanding 3.0 mi ### Junior's Day Nursery Cranbrook · TN17 3QG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/junior-s-day-nursery-tn17-3qg-ey368488 - Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Fidgets Pre-School and Nursery Tunbridge Wells · TN3 8LA 5.0(16 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fidgets-pre-school-and-nursery-tn3-8la-ey371685 - Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### Brenchley Pre-School Tonbridge · TN12 7NY 4.9(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brenchley-pre-school-limited-tn12-7ny-ey446314 - Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### Little Birches in Brenchley Tonbridge · TN12 7NX 5.0(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-in-brenchley-tn12-7nx-2690619 See all nurseries in Goudhurst →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Goudhurst ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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