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Little Oaks Pre School in King's Lynn

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
·47 Wretton Road, Stoke Ferry, KING'S LYNN, PE33 9QJ · Norfolk
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Little Oaks Pre-School, located in Norfolk, embraces a child-led learning philosophy, fostering an environment where children aged 2-8 can explore and develop at their own pace. The pre-school prioritises the happiness and growth of each child, working closely with parents to ensure their full potential is reached.

It offers flexible sessions during term time and school holidays, with a focus on preparing children for school through the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The dedicated and highly qualified team creates a nurturing atmosphere, encouraging children's inquisitiveness and providing a diverse range of activities, including sports, singing, and dance.

Little Oaks also emphasises healthy eating habits with fresh, home-cooked meals prepared by their chef, and actively involves parents in their child's pre-school journey through various interactive events.

Our ethos

Little Oaks Pre-School is committed to a child-led learning philosophy, encouraging children to explore and develop at their own pace within an environment that prioritises their happiness and growth. They use the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to prepare children for school and foster inquisitiveness through diverse activities.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this warm and welcoming environment, settling quickly and forming strong bonds with peers. They benefit from a well-planned and ambitious curriculum, exploring stimulating opportunities both indoors and outdoors, and showing positive attitudes to learning, independence, and self-assurance.

Child-led learningFlexible sessionsHoliday clubHealthy home-cooked mealsParent involvement

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated using a flat hourly rate for all sessions. Daily lunch is available and billed as an additional charge.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Lunches are charged as an additional daily fee.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm, 50 weeks per year (closed over Christmas)

Session types

Morning session (8:30am - 11:30am), Lunch session (11:30am - 12:30pm), Afternoon session (12:30pm - 3:30pm)

Age range

2-8 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Oaks Pre School

Last inspected 11 September 2024 · Louise Harris

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 thoroughly enjoy their time in this warm and welcoming environment, settling quickly and forming strong bonds with peers. They benefit from a well-planned and ambitious curriculum, exploring stimulating opportunities both indoors and outdoors, and showing positive attitudes to learning, independence, and self-assurance.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show consideration to each other and learn the language of feelings.
  • All children benefit from a well-planned and ambitious curriculum.
  • Staff encourage children to manage their own self-care needs, becoming increasingly independent.
  • Staff skilfully create excitement in their storytelling, helping children maintain engagement.
  • Leadership is strong, with a strong focus on staff well-being and professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to offer consistent challenge in activities so that all children remain engaged and have time to solve problems independently.
Inspection #10354739 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say their children love attending the setting.

They appreciate the wide range of activities and outdoor learning opportunities their children receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, staff identified that children were struggling with their communication and language skills. Leaders have prioritised staff training in this area, introducing signing and making effective use of group times to promote children's listening and attention.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to play and explore outdoors in the fresh air. Following registration, children have free access to both outdoor and indoor play. For example, children experiment outside as they snip flower petals and squeeze sliced fruits into water, creating "potions" and commenting on the scents they create.

Inspection history

Date: June 2010

  • September 2024Good
  • November 2018Outstanding
  • January 2015Good
  • June 2010Good

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