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Marsh Gibbon Preschool # Marsh Gibbon Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2024) · Village Hall, Clements Lane, Bicester, OX27 0HG · Buckinghamshire Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Buckinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Marsh Gibbon Preschool provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years old, offering exceptional early education. The preschool is committed to fostering confident, kind, and curious learners through a child-centred approach. They believe in the power of play and discovery, utilising natural resources to inspire creativity and a connection to the world around them. The curriculum focuses on developing independence by empowering children to make choices and explore their interests, building problem-solving skills, resilience, and self-motivation. Kindness and respect are core values, with the preschool striving to cultivate strong social skills and empathy in a caring and inclusive community. Their overarching mission is to prepare children to be confident, capable, and compassionate as they advance in their educational journey and beyond. Our ethos Marsh Gibbon Preschool is committed to fostering confident, kind, and curious learners through a child-centred approach, believing in the power of play and discovery using natural resources to inspire creativity. They focus on developing independence, problem-solving skills, resilience, and self-motivation, with kindness and respect as core values to cultivate social skills and empathy. Their mission is to prepare children to be confident, capable, and compassionate. What it's like Children thrive and receive exemplary care and education at this welcoming pre-school. Dedicated staff demonstrate close and meaningful relationships with children. Staff create an inspiring curriculum which they implement to the highest standards, providing children with engaging activities that encourage them to think for themselves. Outstanding quality early education Child-centred approach Learning through play and discovery Focus on independence and problem-solving Nurturing kindness and respect ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm from Monday to Friday, during term time only. Children can also attend breakfast club from 8.15am onwards each morning. Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1992 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Marsh Gibbon Preschool Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10312215 Lead inspector Amanda Perkin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242729)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131131) 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.marsh-gibbon-pre-school.com/) Village Hall, Clements Lane, Bicester, OX27 0HG [© 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#/-1.06112/51.90176/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bicester - [Day nurseries in Bicester](/search?q=Bicester) - [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=marsh-gibbon-preschool-ox27-0hg-131131) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Marsh Gibbon Preschool Last inspected 4 March 2024 · Amanda Perkin Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive and receive exemplary care and education at this welcoming pre-school. Dedicated staff demonstrate close and meaningful relationships with children. Staff create an inspiring curriculum which they implement to the highest standards, providing children with engaging activities that encourage them to think for themselves. Inspector highlights - The manager is very experienced and dedicated to her role, supported by a committee with a superb vision for the pre-school. - Children behave superbly, following instructions with ease and supporting peers with understanding rules. - Staff understand and implement the high-quality, well-planned, and carefully thought-out curriculum incredibly well, significantly impacting children's learning and development. - Partnerships with parents are incredible, with highly effective communication supporting these relationships. - Support for children with SEND is outstanding, with the SENCo proactively securing timely interventions and targeted support. Inspection #10312215 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242729) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Early intervention ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), or children in receipt of additional funding, receive the targeted support they need from the very start. Staff quickly identify children's needs and make adaptations in the environment, and the special educational needs coordinator is highly proactive in securing timely interventions and target support for individual children at the earliest opportunity. Inspection history Date: June 2007 - March 2024 Outstanding - March 2024 Outstanding - May 2018 Good - April 2018 Good - October 2015 Good - October 2015 Good - June 2011 Outstanding - March 2011 Outstanding - June 2007 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Marsh Gibbon Preschool ### What type of nursery is Marsh Gibbon Preschool? ### Which funded hours does Marsh Gibbon Preschool accept? ### Is Marsh Gibbon Preschool Ofsted registered? ### What stands out about Marsh Gibbon Preschool? ### Where is Marsh Gibbon Preschool located? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bicester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Marsh Gibbon Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Tiddlywinks Pre-School Bicester · OX25 2RD ](/nursery/tiddlywinks-pre-school-ox25-2rd-133889) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Bambooh Bicester Bicester · OX26 4YJ ](/nursery/bambooh-bicester-ox26-4yj-2783815) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Child First Bicester Bicester · OX26 6PY 4.6(35 reviews) ](/nursery/child-first-bicester-ox26-6py-ey342511) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Fundamentals Childcare Bicester · OX26 4TP 3.6(15 reviews) ](/nursery/fundamentals-childcare-limited-ox26-4tp-ey553799) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.7 mi ### Courtyard Preschool Bicester · OX26 6DJ 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/courtyard-preschool-ox26-6dj-ey425284) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Toad Hall Day Nursery (Bicester) Bicester · OX26 4EL ](/nursery/toad-hall-day-nursery-bicester-ltd-ox26-4el-ey473011) [See all nurseries in Bicester →](/search?q=Bicester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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