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Highampton Area Pre-School # Highampton Area Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · Highampton Village Hall, Church Road, Beaworthy, EX21 5LE · Devon Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Highampton Area Pre-School, established in 1996, is a charitable community-based institution dedicated to early years education for children aged 2-4 in the local area. The preschool prides itself on fostering strong relationships with parents and creating a secure, supportive, and stimulating environment where children can thrive and begin their learning journey. Operating from Highampton Village Hall, the preschool benefits from a rural location with expansive views of Dartmoor. Our ethos We are committed to providing the best possible care and education to your children. We work within the Early Years Foundation Stage following the guidance from Birth to 5 Matters, believing this to give your children the most enjoyable and fulfilling start to their learning journey, making them resilient, capable, confident, self-assured, strong and independent when they leave and ready for school. What it's like Children are confident and happy in this pre-school and have access to a broad curriculum. The thoughtful arrangement of the learning space encourages children to engage in a wide variety of activities and learning opportunities. They play and cooperate well, sharing and taking turns. Charity-run Rural location Ofsted "Good" rated Community-based ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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.highamptonpreschool.co.uk/fees) ## Key facts Opening hours Tuesday - Thursday, 09:15 - 15:15 Age range 2-4 year olds Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Full day, Half day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Highampton Area Pre-School Last inspected 1 March 2023 · Victoria Jones 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 confident and happy in this pre-school and have access to a broad curriculum. The thoughtful arrangement of the learning space encourages children to engage in a wide variety of activities and learning opportunities. They play and cooperate well, sharing and taking turns. Inspector highlights - Children are confident and happy in this pre-school. - Children have access to a broad curriculum that enables them to access a wide variety of activities and learning opportunities. - Leaders and managers have a clear and ambitious vision to provide high-quality, inclusive education for all. - Managers have created an ambitious curriculum designed to give children, particularly the most disadvantaged, the knowledge they need to succeed in life. - Staff support children to securely understand early mathematical concepts appropriate to their age and stage of development. Areas to develop - 1 enhance staff training further to improve the quality of education even more and support children to make even better progress. Inspection #10263761 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213780) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Highampton Area Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10263761 Lead inspector Victoria Jones Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213780)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106127) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=highampton-area-pre-school-ex21-5le-106127) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are confident and happy about the care and education children receive. > They recommend the pre-school to others. > Parents report children make good progress in their learning and development. > They describe how children love coming to the pre-school and the strong relationships staff foster with children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and managers ensure the effective and efficient management of funding. When required, they buy toys and games to support children's specific needs, such as developing confidence with numbers. Outdoor space The report mentions toys to help children learn outdoors more successfully, but does not provide specific details on how children use outdoor space. Inspection history Date: November 2006 - April 2023 Good - March 2023 Good - May 2017 Good - May 2017 Good - July 2015 Good - June 2015 Good - December 2010 Good - October 2010 Good - April 2007 Good - November 2006 Good ## Frequently asked about Highampton Area Pre-School ### Does Highampton Area Pre-School accept funded hours? ### What strengths stand out for Highampton Area Pre-School? ### What type of nursery is Highampton Area Pre-School? ### Does Highampton Area Pre-School take babies? ### How does Highampton Area Pre-School support children with SEND? ### When was Highampton Area Pre-School established? ## Nearby day nurseries in Beaworthy Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Highampton Area Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Hatherleigh Pre-School Okehampton · EX20 3HB ](/nursery/hatherleigh-pre-school-ex20-3hb-ey548519) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 8.4 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Okehampton · EX20 1BD ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ex20-1bd-ey478044) - [ Ofsted: Good 9.4 mi ### Treetops Preschool & Extended Schools Provision Okehampton · EX20 4EW ](/nursery/treetops-preschool-extended-schools-provision-cic-ex20-4ew-ey545515) [See all nurseries in Beaworthy →](/search?q=Beaworthy) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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