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Lavington Pre-School # Lavington Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Dauntseys Aided Primary School, Sandfield, DEVIZES, SN10 4HY · Wiltshire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Wiltshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Lavington Pre-School offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2-5 years. The curriculum is designed to promote development through both child-initiated and planned activities, covering areas like construction, free-flow outdoor play, sensory experiences with playdough, role-playing, and small world play. Planned activities incorporate phonics, number-based games, crafts, ICT, storytelling, cooking, music, and circle time. Indoors, children explore mark-making, construction, and loose parts play. The outdoor space encourages nature walks, physical education, planting, and use of ride-on toys. The pre-school emphasises a supportive atmosphere where children can learn and grow at their own pace, fostering creativity, social skills, and early academic foundations. Our ethos Lavington Pre-School provides a curriculum designed to promote development through both child-initiated and planned activities, covering a wide range of play-based learning experiences. They emphasise a supportive atmosphere where children learn and grow at their own pace, fostering creativity, social skills, and early academic foundations. What it's like Staff provide a welcoming and nurturing learning environment in which children benefit from supportive relationships. This helps children and their parents feel settled. Staff create a curriculum that interests and motivates children to learn. Child initiated play Planned activities Outdoor play Wrap-around care ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged on an hourly basis for non-funded hours, with rates divided into two age bands. Early Years Funding is accepted for core daytime hours during term-time only. Wrap-around care and daily snacks are offered as additional paid services. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees are reviewed annually in September. - Early Years Funding is accepted 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only (38 weeks per year). - Wrap-around care is a payable service and cannot be covered by Early Years Funding. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8.55am to 3.10pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2001 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lavington Pre-School Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10369750 Lead inspector Marie Swindells Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261408)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145918) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=lavington-pre-school-sn10-4hy-145918) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lavington Pre-School Last inspected 22 October 2024 · Marie Swindells 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 Staff provide a welcoming and nurturing learning environment in which children benefit from supportive relationships. This helps children and their parents feel settled. Staff create a curriculum that interests and motivates children to learn. Inspector highlights - The curriculum for physical development is strong, with older children balancing on beams and climbing independently, and younger children supported to take risks. - The key-person system is used well, with staff having excellent knowledge of their key children and understanding their next steps in development. - Children demonstrate kindness and care for each other, developing strong friendships and playing cooperatively. - The setting regularly assesses children's development, implements plans for additional support, and actively seeks advice from professionals and works with parents. - The setting shows high regard for staff well-being, reflecting on practice and providing targeted training and development. Areas to develop - 1 Provide further support for the quieter children to participate actively in group activities and discussions, especially during free play times. Inspection #10369750 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261408) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say they receive detailed feedback on their child's progress and development Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The setting regularly assesses children's development and considers any gaps in learning. They implement plans for children who need additional support. The setting actively seeks advice from other professionals and works closely with parents to support learning and strategies at home. As a result of the strategies put in place to support learning, gaps in children's learning close promptly. Outdoor space Children spend a large portion of their day outside. Staff plan the area effectively, which enriches children's learning experiences. Older children balance on beams and climb onto climbing frames independently. Staff support younger children on the climbing frame, allowing them to take risks and become confident in their own abilities. ## Parent Reviews of Lavington Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIHJ6EPhOOMEIPkiYe8WHlp7BGUoTXwBgFjE0KZ1PjE4badEQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBeC1uRFBBEAE!2m1!1s0x4873d92cb3efd42b:0x6f6e4dd3d92dd367) Reviews from Google for Lavington Pre-School. 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