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Longwick Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Longwick Village Hall, The Green, Princes Risborough, HP27 9QY · Buckinghamshire
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Buckinghamshire

About this day nursery

Longwick Pre-school, located in Longwick Village Hall, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. The pre-school encourages independent learning within a safe setting where every child feels valued.

With access to a large car park and full wheelchair accessibility, the facility boasts a spacious hall for various educational activities. The outdoor area is fenced and gated, featuring a Shepherds Hut for quiet time, mud kitchens, sensory stations, slides, and crate building, promoting messy and physical play in an attractively designed garden that appeals to the five senses.

Their mission is to maintain a safe, caring, and happy community where individual needs are met, fostering kindness, respect, and a spirit of curiosity. They work in partnership with families, valuing their input and actively promoting universal values like democracy and mutual respect.

The pre-school utilises the Famly software for regular communication with parents and also offers a closed Facebook group for updates.

Our ethos

Longwick Pre-school's mission is to maintain a safe, caring, and happy community where individual needs are met, fostering kindness, respect, and a spirit of curiosity. They are committed to encouraging independent learning within a safe setting and work in partnership with families, valuing their input and actively promoting universal values like democracy and mutual respect.

What it's like

Children are happy and motivated to learn at the pre-school, settling well and freely choosing activities. Staff are nurturing, supporting individual needs and helping children form close bonds. Children benefit from a well-structured curriculum that prepares them for school, with staff planning experiences based on children's interests and developmental stages.

Community-basedOutdoor play areaNurturing environmentFlexible sessions

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate based on age, with a higher rate for Rising Two's compared to older children aged two to four. An admissions charge is applicable, though exemptions and refunds apply for funded children.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Admissions charge is refundable for children eligible for government childcare funding within their entitlements.
  • Admissions charge is exempt for disadvantaged funded two-year-old children.
  • Admissions charge becomes effective from January 2026.

Key facts

Age range

2-4 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Longwick Preschool

Last inspected 20 April 2023

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 happy and motivated to learn at the pre-school, settling well and freely choosing activities. Staff are nurturing, supporting individual needs and helping children form close bonds. Children benefit from a well-structured curriculum that prepares them for school, with staff planning experiences based on children's interests and developmental stages.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and motivated to learn.
  • Children benefit from a well-structured curriculum that prepares them for school.
  • Staff place a strong emphasis on supporting children's communication and language development.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to move their bodies and be physically active.
  • Children develop their understanding of different people, places and their local community.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop the organisation of larger adult-led group activities to ensure that children maintain their focus and fully benefit from the learning experiences
  • 2strengthen partnership with parents to ensure that all parents can access good communication about their child's progress and daily routine
Inspection #10285408 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify where children may benefit from additional support and ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make the best possible progress in their learning. The manager works closely with external agencies, such as occupational therapists and the local authority, to ensure that support is in place for children with SEND.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Longwick Preschool

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Inspection history

Date: December 2011

  • April 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • April 2017Inadequate
  • June 2015Good
  • December 2011Good

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