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Little Sunbeams Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
·Thornwell Way, WINCANTON, BA9 9EN · Somerset
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Little Sunbeams Pre-School, located in Wincanton, Somerset, is a community-based nursery founded in 2016. It operates under the oversight of a committee comprising parents and local residents and is affiliated with the Early Years Alliance (EYA), one of the largest providers of early childhood education in the UK.

The pre-school accepts children from two years old until they begin school. A keyperson system is implemented to facilitate strong, positive relationships between each child, their family, and a dedicated adult within the setting.

The primary objective of Little Sunbeams is to foster learning and development in young children through play, offering them opportunities to interact with peers and adults in a supportive environment. The pre-school is committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for all children, families, and staff.

They actively encourage parents and caregivers to engage with the pre-school community, believing that collaboration and open communication are crucial for providing a positive and enriching experience for every child.

Our ethos

Little Sunbeams Pre-School's philosophy centres on fostering learning and development through play, guided by a keyperson system to build strong relationships and promote collaboration between children, families, and staff. They are committed to providing equitable opportunities and value open communication with caregivers to create an enriching experience for every child.

What it's like

Children are keen to come into the pre-school, happily saying goodbye to parents and settling quickly with kind and caring staff. Managers and staff provide engaging and ambitious learning opportunities, tailored to individual needs, including those with SEND, fostering skill development in a fun and safe environment. Children are eager to join activities, behave well, and confidently use tools for manipulation and dexterity.

Ofsted GoodCommunity-basedKeyperson systemAccepts children from 2 years old

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Age range

2 years old until they start school

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Staff

A keyperson system is used.

Waitlist

Not mentioned

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Sunbeams Pre-School

Last inspected 28 February 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 are keen to come into the pre-school, happily saying goodbye to parents and settling quickly with kind and caring staff. Managers and staff provide engaging and ambitious learning opportunities, tailored to individual needs, including those with SEND, fostering skill development in a fun and safe environment. Children are eager to join activities, behave well, and confidently use tools for manipulation and dexterity.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff support children's communication and language development well, using communication books for non-verbal children.
  • Children show an interest in books, frequently selecting them independently or with peers, supporting literacy skills.
  • Children are learning to be independent, preparing them for school by getting their own coats on.
  • Managers and staff work with parents, agencies and professionals to support children, including those with SEND.
  • Staff attend training to increase their skills and knowledge, using it to improve practice, such as making environmental changes for sensory needs after autism training.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff's questioning techniques to ensure that children have opportunities to share their ideas and build on their vocabulary further.
Inspection #10311769 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are highly complimentary of the support they receive from staff.

They report seeing their children develop well while at the pre-school, and they value knowing that their children are happy.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers and staff provide engaging learning opportunities that are ambitious for all children. They tailor these to children's needs, including those of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and managers attend meetings so that they are fully informed of the needs of these children and put plans in place to help children learn and develop.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: April 2018

  • February 2024Good
  • April 2018Good

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