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Long Bennington Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
·St James Hall, Main Road, Newark, NG23 5DJ · Lincolnshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Long Bennington Pre-School, located in Newark, NG23 5DJ, offers a nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn and develop essential life skills through play. The pre-school operates during term-time, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

They welcome children for part or full sessions, and those staying for lunch are requested to bring a packed lunch. The curriculum is carefully designed to provide a balance of structured activities and free play, catering to each child's individual needs and interests.

The pre-school aims to foster creativity, curiosity, and independence, instilling a love for learning and preparing children for a smooth transition to school. They are an Ofsted-rated "Good" provider, with inspectors highlighting the effective key-person system, the staff's skilful support, and the children's understanding of their surroundings.

Long Bennington Pre-School is a registered charity, and they are always happy to meet new families and answer any questions regarding their approach or funding options. They can be contacted via email or phone, and encourage prospective families to visit and experience the pre-school firsthand.

Our ethos

At Long Bennington Pre-School, we are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can play, learn, and develop essential life skills. We believe that learning through play is the foundation for early childhood development, allowing children to explore, experiment, and grow in confidence while building social, emotional, and cognitive abilities. Our carefully planned curriculum offers a balanced mix of structured and free-play activities, designed to support each child’s individual needs and interests. By fostering creativity, curiosity, and independence, we help children develop a love for learning while preparing them for a smooth and confident transition to school.

What it's like

Children confidently and excitedly enter the pre-school, leaving parents with ease at the door. They develop a sense of belonging and enjoy playing with friends, showing kindness and sharing toys. The effective key-person system helps children feel safe and secure, encouraging them to explore the well-planned environment with curiosity.

Play-based learningOfsted rated goodRegistered Charity

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on a flat hourly rate for children aged two to four years for hours not covered by funding. No extra fees are charged for snacks, local nature reserve trips, or minor lateness.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Hourly rate applies to both 2-year-olds and 3-to-4-year-olds.
  • Fees are only payable for hours not covered by funding.
  • No extra charges for snacks, local trips, or minor lateness.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, term-time, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Food

Children staying over lunchtime are requested to bring a packed lunch.

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Long Bennington Pre-School

Last inspected 27 June 2022 · Lianne McElvaney

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 confidently and excitedly enter the pre-school, leaving parents with ease at the door. They develop a sense of belonging and enjoy playing with friends, showing kindness and sharing toys. The effective key-person system helps children feel safe and secure, encouraging them to explore the well-planned environment with curiosity.

Inspector highlights

  • Children confidently and excitedly enter the pre-school, leaving parents with ease at the door.
  • Children have lots of opportunities to practise their communication and language skills, for example they enjoy stories, rhymes and songs.
  • Staff consistently encourage children's independence, for example at snack time children serve themselves.
  • Children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others, for example they look at pictures of different aged men, women and children from a variety of cultures.
  • Children's physical health is promoted well through provision of nutritious snacks, regular fresh air, and exercise.

Areas to develop

  • 1refine the implementation of the curriculum, to focus sharply on children's next steps in learning
  • 2extend the partnerships with parents further to help all parents understand how to support their child's individual learning at home.
Inspection #10236524 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children's physical health is promoted well through regular fresh air and exercise. Staff provide ample opportunity for all children to be physically active outdoors; for example, children enjoy pretending to drive tractors and talk about moving hay bales as they have seen their parents doing this at home.

Inspection history

Date: September 2016

  • June 2022Good
  • September 2016Good

Frequently asked about Long Bennington Pre-School

About the setting

Long Bennington Pre-School registered in 2014. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6 and three at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, term time only, with sessions from 9am until 3.15pm. The pre-school offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY482742
Registered person
Long Bennington Pre-School CIO
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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