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Heddington Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Church Road, Heddington, Calne, SN11 0PJ · Wiltshire
Number of places
27 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Heddington & Cherhill Preschool offers nurturing early years education across two distinct rural locations near Calne. Heddington Preschool, nestled within its village, boasts a dedicated forest school garden complete with a fish pond, vegetable patches, and a wildlife area, fostering a deep connection with nature.

Cherhill Preschool, situated at the base of the downs, provides a unique experience within its own charming setting. Both preschools are closely affiliated with their respective primary schools, ensuring a smooth transition for children moving on to formal education.

They pride themselves on offering a world of learning opportunities, encouraging children to explore their surroundings, engage in outdoor activities like splashing in puddles and growing vegetables, and extending their play based on their individual interests. The curriculum includes weekly physical education and forest-based learning sessions, alongside the imaginative world of Hartbeeps.

Parents have the option of term-time only care or all-year-round provision, with holiday clubs hosted at the Heddington site. The preschools welcome government funding and Tax-Free Childcare, alongside various employer voucher schemes, making quality early education accessible to a wider community.

Our ethos

Children are offered a world of learning opportunities such as splashing in puddles, growing flowers and vegetables and exploring the local environment come rain or shine. We like to give the child free choice in their learning, extending their play by what interests them and encouraging them to be themselves authentically.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this pre-school. They form close bonds with their key person and other adults, feeling happy and secure. Children are busy playing throughout the day with a wide range of interesting resources that they can move and use in diverse ways.

Forest SchoolTerm-time or All-year careCommittee-runOutdoor Learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Heddington Preschool

Last inspected 23 March 2022 · Rachel Edwards

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 thoroughly enjoy their time at this pre-school. They form close bonds with their key person and other adults, feeling happy and secure. Children are busy playing throughout the day with a wide range of interesting resources that they can move and use in diverse ways.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are enthusiastic, eager learners who are curious about the world around them.
  • Staff provide exceptionally good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children learn a great deal about the natural world and care for the environment.
  • The focus on outdoor learning means children are highly active, which promotes good health.
  • Children enjoy being part of the village community and learn about the wider world.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that leaders support staff to enhance their interactions with children to help all children make the progress they are capable of, especially in their mathematical development.
Inspection #10126123 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how staff 'care deeply' about their children and celebrate every achievement they make.

Parents comment on the caring support that staff have given them when they have been experiencing difficult circumstances.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide exceptionally good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with parents and other professionals involved in children's care and attend training to help them meet specific needs. For example, they learn basic signing to help support children who have difficulty communicating.

Outdoor space

Many children relish being able to play outside for much of the day in the well-resourced outdoor play areas. Children learn a great deal about the natural world, digging borders to sow plants and hunting for bugs. The focus on outdoor learning means children are highly active, which promotes good health, and they progress to climbing trees and jumping off large tyres.

Parent Reviews of Heddington Preschool

5.0
(2)
Rebecca Dean
6 months ago

A great preschool which we used for the holiday club. My son loved going here, the staff are great and communicate very well with us parents. We would highly recommend This preschool.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2016

  • March 2022Good
  • July 2016Outstanding

Frequently asked about Heddington Preschool

About the setting

The pre-school registered in 2014 and operates from premises adjacent to Heddington Church of England school. It is linked with Cherhill pre-school and managed by the same voluntary committee. The committee employs 14 members of staff to work with the children, most of whom work at both pre-schools. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early education for some children aged two years and for three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY478822
Registered person
Heddington Preschool CIO
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
Outstanding

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