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Little Lambs Preschool # Little Lambs Preschool in Basingstoke Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Church of the Good Shepherd, Winklebury Centre, Basingstoke, RG23 8BU · Hampshire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Hampshire 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 Little Lambs Preschool operates within the larger community framework of Winklebury and Worting Parish Church, welcoming children aged 2 to 5 years old. The preschool is open five days a week, aligning with the school term schedule, and extends its services to all families, regardless of their religious affiliation with the church. As a part of this Christian community, the preschool is rooted in a Bible-based ethos, committed to nurturing young children in a friendly and inclusive environment. The parent organisation, Winklebury and Worting Parish, has a rich history dating back to 1016, with the current church building designed in a 14th-century Gothic style. They emphasise high standards of safeguarding for children, young people, and vulnerable adults, ensuring a secure and caring setting for all. Families interested in the preschool are encouraged to visit their Facebook page for current updates and to contact the manager directly for inquiries. The church also offers various community activities, including Sunday services with children’s programmes and opportunities for exploring Christian faith. Our ethos Little Lambs Preschool operates within a Bible-based ethos, committed to nurturing young children in a friendly and inclusive environment. What it's like Children enjoy their time at the pre-school. Staff place a strong focus on building children's personal, social and emotional well-being. The curriculum is varied and enables all children to make good progress from their starting points. Christian ethos Community-focused Term-time only ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://winkleburyandworting.org.uk/whatson/children-and-youth/little-lambs/) ## Key facts Opening hours 5 days a week during school term time Age range 2 to 5 Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2000 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Lambs Preschool Last inspected 14 September 2023 · Tara Naylor 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 their time at the pre-school. Staff place a strong focus on building children's personal, social and emotional well-being. The curriculum is varied and enables all children to make good progress from their starting points. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from trusting and respectful relationships they develop with staff and friends. - The manager is a strong leader with a clear and ambitious curriculum. - Staff benefit from regular supervisions and feel valued and respected. - Children develop positive attitudes to learning and good listening and attention skills. - Staff know children well and understand how to support individual needs, including those with SEND. Areas to develop - 1 target future professional development opportunities in order to help to refine and enhance staff teaching skills more precisely - 2 support all staff to extend and challenge children's learning as they join them at activities. Inspection #10310079 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230876) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Lambs Preschool Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10310079 Lead inspector Tara Naylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230876)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110498) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-lambs-preschool-rg23-8bu-110498) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very positively about the pre-school. > They say staff are kind and caring and take the time to get to know their children. > parents comment on how positively this has been used to continue learning, particularly in relation to children's personal, social and emotional development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know children well and understand how to support children's individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Funding is used to provide additional support for children. The management team recognises the needs of the children and how it can work closely with other professionals and parents to support them. This has a positive impact for children and the progress they make. Outdoor space Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to be physically active. For example, older children push themselves along on their ride-on motorbike and carefully cross the coloured balance beams. Staff recognise how physical play benefits children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and support this area of learning well. ## Parent Reviews of Little Lambs Preschool 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXJ7NR4WDJPpvhJxjkm04ZAANKxbq4FdE5D2ikqLkvWA_m3H2YC=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jephthah Kojo Mensah a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzMGUyWlF3EAE!2m1!1s0x487421e4a9df70b9:0x188523d14a2a7851) Reviews from Google for Little Lambs Preschool. 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