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Little Tinkers Preschool @ Holne Chase # Little Tinkers Preschool @ Holne Chase Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2023) · 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 - 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 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 environment Strong SEND support Excellent maths development Engaging outdoor play Effective behaviour management Good 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Tinkers Preschool @ Holne Chase Inspection date Nov 2023 Inspection no. 10269976 Lead inspector Nicky Butler Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236339)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473036) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Holne Chase Primary School, Buckingham Road, MILTON KEYNES, MK3 5HP [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.74743/51.99144/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near MILTON KEYNES - [Day nurseries in MILTON KEYNES](/search?q=MILTON+KEYNES) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-tinkers-preschool-holne-chase-mk3-5hp-ey473036) 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 - 1 strengthen staff's understanding of how to consistently support children to develop their social skills and independence. Inspection #10269976 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236339) 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 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK1htUL0WAGbdH-dpZum5lrpcuY86P0YmiiUJsDtl7Mm9k4ew=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) James Willis 8 years ago Staff are outstanding [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBMXNfcG5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876556cf1af0bb1:0x8b6480ed660660ef) Reviews from Google for Little Tinkers Preschool @ Holne Chase. 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