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Headcorn Preschool # Headcorn Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · Long Meadow Hall, Church Walk, Ashford, TN27 9NR · Kent Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Headcorn Preschool is dedicated to nurturing young minds in a stimulating and supportive environment. They focus on fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning from an early age, believing in the uniqueness of each child and their right to learn at their own pace. The preschool follows a philosophy rooted in respect, kindness, and inclusivity. Their programme incorporates a diverse range of engaging activities, from creative arts and crafts to outdoor play, ensuring there is something to inspire every child. A structured daily routine balances play, learning, and rest, providing children with a sense of security and familiarity. Headcorn Preschool also proudly holds a "Good" rating from Ofsted. Our ethos Headcorn Preschool is dedicated to nurturing young minds by fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning. They believe in the uniqueness of each child and their right to learn at their own pace, guided by a philosophy rooted in respect, kindness, and inclusivity. Their programme balances activities, arts, crafts, and outdoor play to inspire every child. What it's like All children are happy and settle confidently at the inviting pre-school. Staff provide challenging activities that help to keep children interested to learn, such as learning about pirates through treasure maps. Children also learn fine motor skills and about healthy lifestyles. Ofsted rated Good Term-time only Focus on creativity and curiosity Structured daily routine ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per session, with options for full day, morning, or afternoon attendance. Funding is available for eligible children aged from six months up to four years old. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Offers funded childcare spaces for eligible children from 6 months to 4 years old. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Wednesday & Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Age range 6 months - 4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2021 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Headcorn Preschool Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10301533 Lead inspector Kelly May Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226772)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2644699) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=headcorn-preschool-tn27-9nr-2644699) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Headcorn Preschool Last inspected 19 July 2023 · Kelly May 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 All children are happy and settle confidently at the inviting pre-school. Staff provide challenging activities that help to keep children interested to learn, such as learning about pirates through treasure maps. Children also learn fine motor skills and about healthy lifestyles. Inspector highlights - All staff establish positive relationships with children, helping them to feel safe in a secure and trusting environment. - The manager and staff fully understand children's individual needs, supporting all children to make good progress. - The manager and staff establish positive partnerships with parents, keeping them informed about activities and sharing helpful information. - The manager monitors the quality of education and care, observing staff and providing helpful feedback. - Staff use additional funding well, for example, purchasing outdoor play equipment to build on children's enjoyment of learning outdoors and strengthen their physical skills. Areas to develop - 1 provide guidance to help staff to consistently ensure that children understand why they are being asked to stop certain actions - 2 support staff to establish more-effective partnerships and information-sharing with staff at other settings that children also attend. Inspection #10301533 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226772) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff fully understand children's individual needs. This helps them to support all children to make good progress. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff implement what they learn from training and outside agencies, such as speech and language therapists. This includes using visual timelines to help children to understand and manage changes in the pre-school routine. Outdoor space Children choose if they wish to rest and engage in quieter activities or exercise and participate in more-active play. Children gain good physical skills. For example, they practise their balancing skills as they negotiate beams and crates. They develop their core strength as they confidently and safely climb on apparatus. Inspection history Most recent inspection 19 July 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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