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Jack & Jill Preschool in Horsham

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
·Littlehaven Infant School, Hawkesbourne Road, HORSHAM, RH12 4EH · West Sussex
Number of places
34 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Jack & Jill Preschool, situated in Horsham, aims to provide an enriching and nurturing outdoor learning environment for children. The preschool believes in fostering a sense of curiosity and wonder through exploration of nature and hands-on activities, promoting holistic development.

They prioritise the wellbeing of children, with a focus on creating a safe and healthy space where children can thrive emotionally, socially and physically. The curriculum is designed to support individual learning journeys, encouraging independence and resilience in young learners.

Parent partnership is a key element of their approach, fostering strong communication and collaboration between home and preschool. The setting values community engagement and offers various initiatives, including Stay and Play days for local families.

They are committed to inclusivity, addressing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through a comprehensive local offer and supporting speech, language, and communication development. Their dedication extends to transparency and accountability, with readily available policies and Ofsted reports for both their Littlehaven and Northolmes settings.

Additionally, they provide practical support for parents, including guidance on school readiness and engaging activities to promote learning at home.

Our ethos

Jack & Jill Preschool focuses on fostering curiosity and wonder through outdoor exploration and hands-on activities, promoting holistic development. They are committed to supporting individual learning journeys, encouraging independence and resilience, and value parent partnership and community engagement. They also prioritise inclusivity and provide support for children with SEND and communication development.

What it's like

Children come into the pre-school happily and are eager to start their day, forming good relationships with caring staff who adapt routines to meet individual needs. Children respond well to high expectations, behaving kindly, growing in confidence, and learning to do things for themselves, such as tidying belongings and helping with snacks. They speak confidently and enjoy developing physical skills. Staff ensure daily communication with parents, even with COVID-19 drop-off restrictions, and work effectively with professionals, utilising additional funding to support children's progress.

Outdoor learningHolistic developmentCommunity engagementParent partnership

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on an hourly basis for any extra hours taken outside of funded provision. An additional daily fee is also charged for the lunch club for children who attend for a full day.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Lunch club charge applies to children attending all day.
  • Additional hours outside of funding are billed per hour.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1994

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Jack & Jill Preschool

Last inspected 4 April 2022

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 come into the pre-school happily and are eager to start their day, forming good relationships with caring staff who adapt routines to meet individual needs. Children respond well to high expectations, behaving kindly, growing in confidence, and learning to do things for themselves, such as tidying belongings and helping with snacks. They speak confidently and enjoy developing physical skills. Staff ensure daily communication with parents, even with COVID-19 drop-off restrictions, and work effectively with professionals, utilising additional funding to support children's progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff create an interesting and stimulating environment with experiences that build on children's knowledge and skills, challenging them according to their needs and abilities.
  • Staff are calm and patient, gently guiding children to resolve disputes, which helps them learn to manage their own behaviour and treat each other with kindness and respect.
  • Children become engrossed in hands-on learning experiences, taking responsibility for tasks like caring for rabbits, which builds confidence and self-esteem.
  • Children develop a love of books, and staff plan activities around a different book each term, engaging children in conversations about stories and asking questions.
  • Managers and staff reflect on their practice and identify areas for improvement, like creating a new activity space for physical play or smaller group times, and managers provide effective support and coaching to staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1gather more information from parents about what children already know and can do before they start at the pre-school, to enable staff to plan for children's learning from the outset
  • 2support staff to give children enough time to process their thoughts and express their ideas, when responding to information and questions.
Inspection #10226646 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the pre-school.

They comment that staff are supportive and keep them well informed.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff take prompt action when they identify any gaps in children's learning, adapting their own practice and making referrals to other professionals to ensure all children receive the support they need. This approach helps ensure any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included, for example, by planning small-group outings or activities for children who might find a large-group overwhelming.

Outdoor space

Staff adapt the daily routine to ensure they can meet all children's needs well, for instance, by taking a small group for an impromptu walk when they recognised these children needed some quiet time in the fresh air away from the busy pre-school environment. Managers and staff recently created a new activity space, where children can enjoy physical play or smaller group times, and are closely monitoring the impact of this change.

Inspection history

Date: April 2010

  • April 2022Good
  • December 2017Good
  • April 2015Good
  • April 2010Good

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