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Little Tinkers Preschool @ Holne Chase

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Holne Chase Primary School, Buckingham Road, MILTON KEYNES, MK3 5HP · Milton Keynes
Number of places
48 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Milton Keynes

About this day nursery

Little Tinkers Preschool @ Holne Chase operates during term time, offering core sessions from 9am to 3pm, with optional early provision from 8:30am, and after-session care until 5pm. Established in 2014 as a childcare on non-domestic premises, it provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 1 to 4 years.

The preschool received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 22nd November 2023, reflecting the dedicated efforts of the management team since the previous inspection. Staff excel at nurturing children's confidence, allowing them to freely explore the indoor and outdoor spaces and make their own choices.

The curriculum is thoughtfully planned, with activities based on current themes that engage children deeply, such as painting planets and creating stories about space. Little Tinkers Preschool places a strong emphasis on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Early interventions are a priority, with staff using observations and assessments to identify needs and make timely referrals, ensuring children and their families receive prompt support. Additionally, staff competently support children with English as an additional language, utilising methods like simple signing and visual timetables to aid communication.

The preschool's outdoor area is well-resourced, allowing children to develop motor skills by riding bicycles and scooters, and by exploring a vegetable patch and a large digging area. Children's mathematical development is particularly strong, as staff integrate mathematical language and concepts into daily routines and play.

Visual aids and a dedicated sensory area are employed to help children regulate their emotions and manage their behaviour effectively.

What it's like

Staff provide a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure and make their own choices. They engage in activities based on current themes, such as painting planets and making up stories about space. Staff manage children's behaviour well, using visual aids and dedicated sensory areas to help them regulate their emotions.

Warm & welcoming environmentStrong SEND supportExcellent maths developmentEngaging outdoor playEffective behaviour managementGood parent partnership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, during term time only. Core sessions are from 9am until 3pm, with optional early provision from 8.30am until 9am, and after-session provision from 3pm until 5pm.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 22 November 2023 · Nicky Butler

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 warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure and make their own choices. They engage in activities based on current themes, such as painting planets and making up stories about space. Staff manage children's behaviour well, using visual aids and dedicated sensory areas to help them regulate their emotions.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team has worked hard since the previous inspection to make changes and improve the quality of the provision.
  • Staff support children's speech and language well, using different methods such as simple signing, picture cards and visual timetables.
  • Children's mathematical development is supported particularly well, with staff incorporating maths into everyday activities.
  • Parent partnership is good, with staff sharing information and providing ideas for home learning.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well through observations, assessments, and timely referrals.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's understanding of how to consistently support children to develop their social skills and independence.
Inspection #10269976 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff use observations and assessments to support recognition of when children may need early help and to make referrals when needed. This ensures children and families receive support in the quickest time possible.

Outdoor space

Children explore the well-planned outdoor area with excitement. They race on bicycles and scooters, and explore the vegetable patch and a large digging area to build motor skills.

Parent Reviews

5.0
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: June 2014

  • November 2023Good
  • December 2022Requires improvement
  • July 2018Good
  • June 2014Good

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