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High Ham Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
·High Ham School Site, High Ham, Langport, TA10 9BY · Somerset
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

High Ham Preschool is an integral part of High Ham Church of England Primary School in Langport, offering early years provision. The school itself provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to flourish, fostering self-belief, knowledge, a love for learning, strong friendships, and an appreciation for the world around them.

With a strong Christian ethos encapsulated in their mission statement, "Discovering, Learning, Believing Together," the school aims for consistently high standards and a happy, confident learning experience for its pupils. High Ham Primary School has six classes and serves 152 pupils from Reception to Year 6.

They offer wraparound care from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm on school days, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children before and after regular school hours. The admissions process for the primary school is managed via the local authority, with in-year admissions handled directly by the school.

While the preschool is run by an approved third-party provider, it shares the school's overarching educational philosophy and commitment to student well-being.

Our ethos

At High Ham, we warmly welcome applications from families who share our commitment to nurturing every pupil to flourish. We believe in encouraging children to believe in themselves and others, grow in wisdom and knowledge, discover the joy of learning, enjoy the comfort of friendship, and appreciate the wonder of God’s world. Our Christian ethos is underpinned by the mission statement ‘Discovering, Learning, Believing Together’.

What it's like

Children are greeted warmly by staff and are excited to explore activities tailored to their interests, promoting all areas of learning. They make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and have wonderful relationships with staff, feeling safe and secure in their environment.

Christian ethosWraparound carePart of Primary School

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am to 5:00pm each school day (wraparound care)

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for High Ham Preschool

Last inspected 20 November 2023

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 greeted warmly by staff and are excited to explore activities tailored to their interests, promoting all areas of learning. They make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and have wonderful relationships with staff, feeling safe and secure in their environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make good progress from their starting points in their learning and development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff use effective assessment to plan activities that develop children's learning based on their interests and next steps.
  • Management closely monitors children's learning and development, enabling any gaps to be swiftly identified.
  • Children enjoy using the outside space and show curiosity when exploring their natural world.
  • The manager works hard to support children, parents and staff, creating a sense of pre-school community.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to identify and respond to teaching opportunities during children's play, to extend their learning to the highest level.
Inspection #10307834 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are extremely positive about the pre-school and their children's experiences.

Parents deeply value the staff, and the level of support they receive is excellent.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children make good progress from their starting points in their learning and development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy using the outside space. Staff retell the 'Bear Hunt' story, and children have fun walking, running and jumping around doing the 'daily mile', supporting their physical health and well-being. Children show curiosity when exploring their natural world.

Inspection history

Date: January 2012

  • November 2023Good
  • March 2018Good
  • June 2015Good
  • January 2012Outstanding

Frequently asked about High Ham Preschool

About the setting

High Ham Preschool registered in 1992 and is run by a parent committee. It is situated in the village of High Ham, near Langport, Somerset, and operates from within the grounds of the village school. It is open each weekday during term time only. There are 11 members of staff employed, with varying qualifications, and the pre-school provides funded early education to children aged two, three and four years old.

URN
142950
Registered person
High Ham Pre-School Committee
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
Good

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