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Great Doddington Village Preschool # Great Doddington Village Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 10 Church Lane, Great Doddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7TR · North Northamptonshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority North Northamptonshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 5 years to school age. The preschool prides itself on its dedicated, highly qualified staff, all holding at least a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Early Education, including two qualified teachers. They are committed to providing an education that views children holistically, with a strong emphasis on personal, social, and emotional development, communication, language, and physical development. The preschool is fortunate to have extensive gardens with free-flow access, encouraging outdoor activities in all weathers. They maintain close ties with Great Doddington Primary School, ensuring a smooth transition for children moving on to school. As a registered charity, the preschool relies on a volunteer committee and fundraising efforts to support its operations. Our ethos Our ethos is that when children lead the learning, they get the most out of it. Our job as Early Years Educators is to scaffold, support and extend the child's understanding of a range of subjects within their play. What it's like Children are happy and eager to greet staff. They benefit from extensive outdoor activities, where they are encouraged to think deeply and challenge themselves physically. Staff build on children's existing knowledge through engaging activities, fostering positive relationships and cooperation among children. Child-led learning Outdoor focused Highly qualified staff Charity-run ## Pricing & funding The nursery requests a voluntary contribution towards interactive and healthy snacks provided during morning sessions. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Voluntary contribution of 39p requested per morning session to cover snack and cooking activity ingredients. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 8.45am for breakfast club, and 9am to 3pm for pre-school. Session types Morning session (8:50am - 11:50pm), Afternoon session (1pm - 3pm), Lunch club (12:00pm - 1pm) Food Healthy and interactive snack provided daily, with a voluntary contribution of 39p per morning session. Age range 2.5 years to school age Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Great Doddington Village Preschool Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10217030 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201816)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552903) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=great-doddington-village-preschool-nn29-7tr-ey552903) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Great Doddington Village Preschool Last inspected 7 November 2022 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 happy and eager to greet staff. They benefit from extensive outdoor activities, where they are encouraged to think deeply and challenge themselves physically. Staff build on children's existing knowledge through engaging activities, fostering positive relationships and cooperation among children. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and eager to greet staff. - Children benefit from extensive outdoor activities and are encouraged to think deeply. - Staff build on children's knowledge through engaging activities. - Children show positive relationships and cooperate with each other and staff. - Staff actively promote children's independence skills. Areas to develop - 1 help staff develop skills to ensure that during conversations with children they adapt their interactions so younger children continue to be engaged - 2 improve staff's interactions with children to ensure that children clearly understand the expectations and are prepared for changes to the daily routine, such as when it is time to get ready for lunchtime. Inspection #10217030 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201816) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak positively about their own and their children's experiences. > Parents comment on the staff's commitment to meeting their children's individual needs. > Parents like how staff share information with them to help them to continue to support their children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Parents comment on the staff's commitment to meeting their children's individual needs. This includes ongoing training and assessment of staff's skills to confirm their competency in specific care tasks. Outdoor space Children benefit from the extensive outdoor activities provided for them in the pre-school curriculum. For children who have fewer opportunities than others to explore nature, a gardening area has been developed at the pre- school, where children can grow flowers and vegetables. ## Parent Reviews of Great Doddington Village Preschool 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJxt8kNtXCbysESIhgQFIwttoUetwc6MJfQEJtRKzuqRZwdWA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jake Ramos 2 years ago Take me back! Loved this place it’s the bees knees [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxM0phS0F3EAE!2m1!1s0x4877a134d6c95167:0x703921c8aac3f525) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIEeDfXK9CJiCKLpXuYGqPkhpgqCD17hM1nlQixtNKCSK_56qM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tyler hammond 2 years ago Best experience ever [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxM0tibVNBEAE!2m1!1s0x4877a134d6c95167:0x703921c8aac3f525) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLDOok9jnzlWk_9-Oki4XzmV76IEYlcVij_Msd8Dgz_OqmZPg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Leanne Odell 7 years ago Excellent Village Preschool. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRaGRUTEpBEAE!2m1!1s0x4877a134d6c95167:0x703921c8aac3f525) Reviews from Google for Great Doddington Village Preschool. 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