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Ladybird Pre-School (Chinnor)

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·St. Andrews C of E School, Station Road, Chinnor, OX39 4PU · Oxfordshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Ladybird Pre-School, located in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, offers a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged two-and-a-half to five years. Operating five days a week with both morning and afternoon sessions, the preschool aims to accommodate the diverse needs of parents, particularly those with work commitments or older children in school.

The setting prides itself on its experienced team, who prioritise a smooth transition into preschool life and assist in preparing children for primary education. Ladybird Pre-School is dedicated to fostering confidence, enhancing social skills, and promoting learning and communication through a fun and stimulating approach.

As a registered charity, the preschool benefits from a strong community spirit, being run by a parent-led committee with extensive involvement from families in events and fundraising. The preschool emphasises creating a family-like atmosphere where children and parents can forge lasting friendships.

Ladybird Pre-School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted (November 2024).

What it's like

Children enjoy close bonds with staff and their friends, which helps them to feel safe and settled. Children make choices in their play, choosing to be indoors or outdoors and also from the activities staff provide. Leaders have developed a simple curriculum based on a loose thematic approach with a sound and colour of the week and a learning through play ethos.

Parent-led committeeFlexible session timesRated "Good" by Ofsted

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per session or hourly, with an additional weekly charge for toast. Invoices are billed termly in advance and must be settled within four weeks of the term start. Childcare vouchers are accepted.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are billed termly in advance.
  • Invoices must be settled within 4 weeks of the start of term.
  • Childcare vouchers are accepted.
  • Additional cash payment required weekly for toast.

Key facts

Opening hours

Full day: 9am-3pm; Morning: 9am-12pm; Afternoon: 12pm-3pm

Session types

Full Day, Morning Session, Afternoon Session

Age range

2.5 to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ladybird Pre-School (Chinnor)

Last inspected 9 October 2024

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 enjoy close bonds with staff and their friends, which helps them to feel safe and settled. Children make choices in their play, choosing to be indoors or outdoors and also from the activities staff provide. Leaders have developed a simple curriculum based on a loose thematic approach with a sound and colour of the week and a learning through play ethos.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy close bonds with staff and their friends, helping them to feel safe and settled.
  • Most children settle well, and those that need additional support receive it from leaders and staff.
  • Leaders are ambitious for all children to make progress in their learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Staff support children effectively through their interactions, role modelling, narrating and encouragement.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.

Areas to develop

  • 1implement effective systems to ensure that information about committee members is provided to Ofsted in a timely manner to enable necessary suitability checks to be completed.
  • 2support staff to develop their questioning skills further so this can be enhanced to provide children with opportunities to problem-solve and think critically
  • 3strengthen parent partnerships further to gather additional information about language development for children who speak English as an additional language to offer them more consistent support.
Inspection #10354770 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders are ambitious for all children to make progress in their learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to meet children's individual needs, including those with SEND, ensuring they receive additional support and make effective progress.

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with the opportunity to be outside each day. They encourage them to practise their gross motor skills, such as on the swinging tyre or rolling hoops down the hill. Staff help children to learn about the world around them and notice things in the outdoor space, such as changes to the leaves. Children also enjoy growing herbs.

Parent Reviews of Ladybird Pre-School (Chinnor)

5.0
(1)
Emily Ver
a year ago

The most amazing pre-school we could have asked for. The staff are so caring and always go beyond for the little ones. You’ll be very lucky to have your children go here.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2014

  • October 2024Good
  • November 2018Outstanding
  • January 2018Good
  • July 2014Good

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