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Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2024)
·Singleton Village Hall, Hoxton Close, ASHFORD, TN23 5LB · Kent
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School offers a nurturing and engaging environment for young children in Singleton Village Hall, Ashford. As a committee-run registered charity, the pre-school prioritises a safe, happy, and fun learning experience where children develop through play and exploration.

The dedicated team focuses on fostering emotional, social, and physical development, alongside language, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and creative expression, all within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Our ethos

The pre-school prioritises a safe, happy, and fun learning experience where children develop through play and exploration, within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, fostering all areas of development.

What it's like

Children flourish in this welcoming and inclusive pre-school, where dedicated staff greet them with smiles and peers with delight. Exceptional planning and oversight provide a varied and exciting curriculum, enabling children to settle immediately and confidently explore ambitious activities, fostering a deep sense of belonging and overall well-being. All children benefit from skilful interactions with staff who use targeted, open-ended questions to encourage thinking and enhance ideas, carefully assessing their clear progress.

Charity-runOutstanding Ofsted ratingLearning through playCommunity engagement

Pricing & funding

Nursery fees are charged per three-hour session (morning or afternoon) or as a full-day rate. A voluntary daily contribution is requested for funded children to cover snacks, and penalty charges apply for late collection.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Late collection is charged at £20 for the first 15 minutes, and £20 for every 15 minutes thereafter.
  • Funded children are asked for a voluntary snack contribution of £1 per day.

Key facts

Food

Snacks and drinks included; packed lunch required for afternoon sessions; voluntary £1 charge for funded children's snacks or provide own; no biscuits at snack time; shop-bought cakes accepted for birthdays.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday 9am - 3pm, Friday 9am - 12 noon

Session types

Morning session (9am-12noon), Full day (9am-3pm) for children the year prior to starting school

Age range

2.5 years to school-age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School

Last inspected 2 February 2024 · Kate Williams

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

Children flourish in this welcoming and inclusive pre-school, where dedicated staff greet them with smiles and peers with delight. Exceptional planning and oversight provide a varied and exciting curriculum, enabling children to settle immediately and confidently explore ambitious activities, fostering a deep sense of belonging and overall well-being. All children benefit from skilful interactions with staff who use targeted, open-ended questions to encourage thinking and enhance ideas, carefully assessing their clear progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make independent choices about their play and learning.
  • The manager and staff prioritise the support for children's communication and language development.
  • Children become deeply immersed in their play in all areas of the setting.
  • Parents thoroughly recommend the nurturing pre-school.
  • Managers place a high emphasis on staff well-being and coaching.
Inspection #10317233 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how well they feel their child is known and cared for as an individual.

They feel they are being kept up to date with their children's progress and next steps in learning.

parents describe how the staff go 'above and beyond' to support families.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children make rapid progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Teaching highly motivates all children to celebrate what makes them unique.

Outdoor space

In the outdoor area, children access numerous activities that inspire and challenge them to take risks. Staff offer support and guidance to children of all ages to eventually reach the top, developing their physical abilities.

EAL / language support

Teaching highly motivates all children to celebrate what makes them unique, including those who speak English as an additional language. For example, children learn about each other's interesting and varied backgrounds by sharing special festivals that are celebrated with their families. Children learn about a range of different cultures, which helps to promote inclusion and belonging.

Inspection history

Date: February 2004

  • February 2024Outstanding
  • May 2018Outstanding
  • March 2015Good
  • December 2009Good
  • February 2004Good

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