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Lympstone Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2021)
·Candys Field, School Hill, Exmouth, EX8 5HP · Devon
Number of places
39 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2021
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Lympstone Preschool, located in a purpose-built setting in the village of Lympstone, Devon, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 11 years. The preschool has a "Good" overall effectiveness rating from its latest Ofsted inspection on 24 June 2021.

The dedicated team has strong links with the community and is committed to fostering an inclusive and safe environment where children can freely explore and learn. Staff actively engage with children, encouraging them to develop their ideas through questioning and problem-solving, which has resulted in "Outstanding" ratings for both behaviour and attitudes, and personal development.

The preschool operates Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm for 50 weeks of the year and benefits from a skilled team of 15 staff members, including those with Level 6 and Level 4 early years qualifications. The setting also effectively uses additional funding to support children with diverse needs, ensuring all children make good progress from their starting points and receive the necessary assistance to thrive, including a strong focus on nature-based learning and regular "beach school" sessions.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident to make choices in their play and explore their environment freely. Leaders and staff show a strong commitment to providing an inclusive, safe environment for children to play and learn in. The pre-school has strong links with the community it serves and children learn to respect their environment. Staff join in with children's play and encourage children to extend their ideas, including through asking questions and posing challenges.

Happy childrenConfident explorersStrong community linksNature-based learningOutstanding behaviourEffective support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lympstone Preschool

Last inspected 24 June 2021

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and confident to make choices in their play and explore their environment freely. Leaders and staff show a strong commitment to providing an inclusive, safe environment for children to play and learn in. The pre-school has strong links with the community it serves and children learn to respect their environment. Staff join in with children's play and encourage children to extend their ideas, including through asking questions and posing challenges.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and confident to make choices in their play and explore their environment freely.
  • The pre-school has strong links with the community it serves and children learn to respect their environment.
  • Staff consistently offer high-quality interactions using a range of strategies.
  • Leaders and staff have high expectations for all children, and children develop good skills to support their future learning.
  • Staff support children to develop their understanding of nature very well, including growing fruit and vegetables in the nature garden and regular 'beach school' sessions.
  • Children behave outstandingly well as there are very clear and consistent expectations reinforced by staff in a kind and respectful way.
  • Staff introduce phonics, writing and mathematics during all activities.
  • Leaders use additional funding effectively to support children with a variety of needs.
  • Parents and carers speak very highly of the pre-school.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen the process for sharing home learning ideas with parents to support them to build on their children's learning at home.
Inspection #10174415 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator works very well with parents, staff and other professionals. Staff are quick to respond when children need additional support. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Staff support children to develop their understanding of nature very well. For example, children relish the opportunity to grow fruit and vegetables in the nature garden. Staff's timely interventions skilfully encourage children to assess whether the strawberries are ripe. Children also regularly attend an inspiring 'beach school' session, and this broadens their experience of nature and wildlife very effectively.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 June 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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