Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 3pm
Hawkslade Farm Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
48 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
About this day nursery
Hawkslade Farm Pre-School, established in 2005, operates alongside Hawkslade Farm Community Centre in Aylesbury, providing term-time care for children aged 2–4 years. 30am to 3pm, the pre-school received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in July 2023.
Children at Hawkslade Farm Pre-School settle well and form strong bonds with staff, which helps them feel safe and secure. The pre-school encourages independence and a sense of responsibility in children, preparing them for their eventual move to school.
The curriculum focuses on purposeful learning experiences, with staff supporting early literacy skills through initiatives like a nursery library and outdoor writing practice with chalks. Much of the children's time is spent outside, engaging in active physical development with bikes and large building blocks, promoting core strength and coordination.
Staff are adept at fostering communication through open-ended questions and encouraging children to share their experiences. The pre-school further supports parents by actively seeking their views and including them in their children's learning journey, ensuring they are aware of their child's next steps.
What it's like
Children settle well into the pre-school, forming strong bonds with staff that help them feel safe and secure. They follow simple instructions, behave very well, and explore and communicate with confidence. Staff encourage independence and support early literacy skills by providing a nursery library.
Strong bonds with staffEmphasis on independenceGood parent partnershipOutdoor learning focusPurposeful learning experiences
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
0-4
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Food
N/A
Staff
N/A
Established
2005
Waitlist
N/A
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Hawkslade Farm Pre-School
Last inspected 3 July 2023
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 settle well into the pre-school, forming strong bonds with staff that help them feel safe and secure. They follow simple instructions, behave very well, and explore and communicate with confidence. Staff encourage independence and support early literacy skills by providing a nursery library.
Inspector highlights
- Children settle well and form strong bonds with staff.
- Staff encourage children to be independent and build their sense of responsibility.
- Partnership with parents is good, and managers actively seek their views.
- Children are provided with a wide range of activities and experiences.
- Staff feel supported and benefit from ongoing training.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to develop the already good-quality teaching and to extend children's learning during the implementation of the curriculum to the highest level
- 2review the structure and routines of the day to allow children time to consolidate and deepen their knowledge through uninterrupted play.
Inspection #10284045 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children spend much of their time outside. Staff provide many opportunities for active physical development, such as riding bikes and building with large blocks to improve core strength and coordination. Children also practise early writing skills with chalks outside.
Parent Reviews of Hawkslade Farm Pre-School
3.4
(5)
Rose Crichlow
10 months ago
I absolutely love this nursery. The staff are amazing. My daughter loves it and has continued to excel being here. They really are like my extended family. Thank you.
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Dan
5 years ago
Very good pre-school, the children are well looked after and the staff are really nice
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SUE JONES
9 years ago
not very pleased my 2 yr old grandaugter started after Easter and was told on the 2nd day as she was upset that, we have the 2 yr funding but we don't think she is ready yet bring her back at the end of term for a few visits then bring her again in September they didnt even give her a chance to get used to the pre-school I think its disgusting
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sonja davidson
2 years ago
Brilliant pre school, staff are amazing!
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Chris jW
8 years ago
This a terraced house, not any form of pre-school. I live nearby, there is no school here!
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023
Date: December 2009
- July 2023Good
- March 2023Inadequate
- March 2016Good
- September 2013Requires improvement
- December 2009Good
Frequently asked about Hawkslade Farm Pre-School
About the setting
Hawkslade Farm Pre-School registered in 2005. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 3pm, term time only. The pre-school is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are seven members of staff; the deputy manager holds a level 4 qualification, and six other staff hold relevant qualifications at level 3.
- URN
- EY311978
- Registered person
- Jill Gannon & Sharon Robertson Partnership
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Inadequate
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