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Little Forest Pre-school

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
·Corinthian Sports Club, Gay Dawn Farm, Fawkham, DA3 8LY · Kent
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this early years setting

Little Forest Pre-school in Fawkham provides care and education for children from two to five years of age. The pre-school operates all year round. Its opening hours are 8am to 1pm on Mondays, and 8am to 5pm from Tuesday to Friday. At its inspection in May 2025, Ofsted judged the setting's overall effectiveness to be Good.

The inspector found that children are happy, curious and keen learners who are cared for by an enthusiastic staff team. They enjoy their time outside in a forest area that has a mud kitchen, digging areas and terrain for riding bikes. The report noted that leaders know how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. They identify needs quickly and use funding to provide resources such as sensory toys or physical development equipment.

What it's like

Children are cared for by an enthusiastic and committed staff team. They are happy and are warmly greeted by friendly staff when they arrive. Staff set high expectations for children's behaviour, fostering a culture of empathy and respect.

Ofsted accreditedCaterting for children from 2 to 5 years oldOpen 51 weeks a yearForest School activities

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around morning, afternoon, and full day sessions. An hourly rate is available for any additional hours accessed beyond the standard session times.

Key facts

Session types

Morning session (8am – 1pm), Afternoon session (1pm – 5pm), Full day session (8am – 5pm)

Opening hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Forest Pre-school

Last inspected 8 May 2025

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 cared for by an enthusiastic and committed staff team. They are happy and are warmly greeted by friendly staff when they arrive. Staff set high expectations for children's behaviour, fostering a culture of empathy and respect.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are cared for by an enthusiastic and committed staff team.
  • Children are curious and keen learners, making good use of resources.
  • The pre-school has built strong partnerships with parents.
  • Staff well-being is given high priority.
  • Leaders know how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the planning of activities so there is a sharper focus on the intentions for children's individual next steps in learning
  • 2build on systems for monitoring and developing staff knowledge to support staff in delivering the curriculum even more effectively for all ages.
Inspection #10398412 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

The pre-school has stolen my heart.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders know how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively. They quickly spot any needs and put helpful support in place. They use funding carefully to help each child, such as by providing sensory toys or physical development equipment.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy their time outside. They improve their physical skills, for instance by riding bikes around the forest area, and they get lots of fresh air and exercise. In the forest area, there are a variety of natural spaces to explore, such as a mud kitchen, digging areas and challenging terrain for bike riding.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 May 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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