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Heddington Preschool # Heddington Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 School Term-time or All-year care Committee-run Outdoor Learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.heddingtonandcherhillpreschool.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Established 2014 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Heddington Preschool Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10126123 Lead inspector Rachel Edwards Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182225)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478822) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=heddington-preschool-sn11-0pj-ey478822) 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 - 1 ensure 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182225) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLHgvTQV7ZwoiE1x8GgXj5Vl4emagGVkBnU0GFfnPeARnRx1Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sbVEyWmlTMVoyU2xKYVF5MTBUVlZZVEhKdlkyYxAB!2m1!1s0x487163e1cf4c8e4f:0xb22c74c31d3ef5b4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ_RIhtymEuh1Luw8VVbLnKezbpVdfLQAFUv-zvVyScVxmo9w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Robert Buckby 9 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxQ1VIcENiR2hhVlRSRGRuVnhNMVZLZVhSNVVFRRAB!2m1!1s0x487163e1cf4c8e4f:0xb22c74c31d3ef5b4) Reviews from Google for Heddington Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12838765019084551604&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2016 - March 2022 Good - July 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Heddington Preschool ### What is Heddington Preschool's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Heddington Preschool? ### Does Heddington Preschool accept funded childcare hours? ### What age range does Heddington Preschool cater for? ### Does Heddington Preschool provide support for children with special educational needs? ### What kind of outdoor learning does Heddington Preschool offer? ### What is unique about Heddington Preschool's approach to learning? ### How does Heddington Preschool support transitions to primary school? ### How can I contact 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 ## Nearby day nurseries in Calne Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Heddington Preschool. - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.2 mi ### Happy Feet Childcare Chippenham · SN15 2EZ ](/nursery/happy-feet-childcare-sn15-2ez-2861446) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Sixpenny Devizes · SN10 2LT 4.7(36 reviews) ](/nursery/sixpenny-sn10-2lt-ey439647) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### YMCA Humpty Dumpty Nursery Calne · SN11 8YH ](/nursery/ymca-humpty-dumpty-nursery-sn11-8yh-2594607) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.5 mi ### South Hills Nursery Rowde Devizes · SN10 2ND ](/nursery/south-hills-nursery-rowde-sn10-2nd-2845429) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### South Hills Nursery @ Trinity Devizes Devizes · SN10 2FH ](/nursery/south-hills-nursery-trinity-devizes-sn10-2fh-2620070) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.9 mi ### Apple Tree Nursery Calne · SN11 8TG ](/nursery/apple-tree-nursery-sn11-8tg-ey311880) [See all nurseries in Calne →](/search?q=Calne) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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