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Hunton & Linton Pre-school
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Kent
About this day nursery
Hunton & Linton Pre-school, established in 1985, is a welcoming and well-run setting in Maidstone for children aged 2-4 years, operating during term-time. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 11th September 2024, rated the pre-school as 'Good' in all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
Children arrive happy and settle quickly into the inviting environment. Staff know the children well and have developed a curriculum that builds on their interests and individual learning needs.
The pre-school provides a rich variety of learning experiences, from engaging in personal hygiene routines to developing physical skills such as balancing, crawling, pedalling, and throwing. Children demonstrate exceptionally good behaviour, showing respect for each other and staff.
There is a strong focus on fostering a love of reading through independent book selection and enthusiastic story times, and early mathematical skills are developed through games. The setting also excels in promoting good communication and language skills through engaging activities and conversations.
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress due to staff considering their age, stage of development, and preferred learning styles, including outdoor learning opportunities. Staff also effectively support children in developing their independence and resilience.
Our ethos
Committed to child-led learning, children are inspired to reach their full potential. From messy play to cosy story areas, the setting provides a broad range of opportunities. The security and well-being of the children is always the top priority.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and excitedly enter this welcoming, well-run setting. Staff organise the environment in a way that is inviting and supports children to settle quickly. Staff know the children well and have developed a curriculum that is sequenced and builds on children's interests and what they need to learn next.
Good Ofsted ratingStrong SEND supportOutdoor learning opportunitiesFocus on readingDeveloping maths skillsGood communication
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (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.
Key facts
Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Session types
Full day care
Food
Not specified
Staff
Not specified
Waitlist
Waiting list
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Hunton & Linton Pre-school
Last inspected 11 September 2024 · Janine Scott
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 arrive happy and excitedly enter this welcoming, well-run setting. Staff organise the environment in a way that is inviting and supports children to settle quickly. Staff know the children well and have developed a curriculum that is sequenced and builds on children's interests and what they need to learn next.
Inspector highlights
- Children are developing a love of reading and enjoy a wide range of books.
- Children's early mathematical skills are developing well.
- Children develop good communication and language skills.
- All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning.
- Staff support children to develop their independence well for their age.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to plan group times more effectively so all children can remain engaged and fully benefit from the intended learning
- 2strengthen the arrangements to support new children to settle and become familiar with routines.
Inspection #10355046 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning. Staff consider children's age, stage of development and where they like to learn.
Outdoor space
Staff provide lots of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. They support children to balance, crawl, pedal and throw. Staff plan activities to support children who like to learn outside.
Inspection history
Date: March 2011
- September 2024Good
- November 2018Good
- May 2016Good
- September 2013Requires improvement
- March 2011Good
Frequently asked about Hunton & Linton Pre-school
About the setting
Hunton and Linton Pre-school registered in 1985. It operates from the village hall in Hunton, Kent. The pre-school is open each weekday during term time only. Sessions run from 9am to 2.45pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 1.15pm on Friday. The pre-school is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The pre-school employs eight members of staff, of whom seven work directly with the children. Five staff hold a qualification at level 3.
- URN
- 127270
- Registered person
- Hunton & Linton Under Fives Playgroup 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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