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Longwick Preschool # Longwick Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-based Outdoor play area Nurturing environment Flexible 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-olds 15 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Longwick Preschool Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10285408 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220962)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140864) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.longwickpreschool.co.uk/) Longwick Village Hall, The Green, Princes Risborough, HP27 9QY [© 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#/-0.85932/51.73736/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Princes Risborough - [Day nurseries in Princes Risborough](/search?q=Princes+Risborough) - [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=longwick-preschool-hp27-9qy-140864) ## 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 - 1 support 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 - 2 strengthen partnership with parents to ensure that all parents can access good communication about their child's progress and daily routine Inspection #10285408 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220962) 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 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLDodLbIY5wiEgckMsA-Rm_B1Rl8cBfecpZ7qL38h-17_1CtA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Andrew Marshall a year ago Excellent pre school [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJOW91LXJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4876f389fc419451:0xd1a87aabcc1559d4) Reviews from Google for Longwick Preschool. 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