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Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
·Charlton Memorial Hall, Main Street, Banbury, OX17 3DL · West Northamptonshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Newbottle & Charlton Pre-School, established in 1967, provides educational care for children aged 18 months to 5 years in Charlton, Banbury. As a registered charity and member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance, it operates under the guidance of the Children’s Act 2004 and undergoes regular Ofsted inspections to maintain national standards and qualify for Nursery Education Funding for 3 and 4-year-olds.

The pre-school is proudly managed by a volunteer trustee committee that collaborates with staff to oversee daily operations. Featuring five qualified staff members, the pre-school offers sessions from 8am to 6pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8am to 4pm on Fridays.

It also partners with FreshStart to provide hot meals at lunchtime. The primary mission of Newbottle & Charlton Pre-school is to deliver exceptional care and education, work alongside parents to foster children's growth, enrich the local community, and uphold a service that champions equality and celebrates diversity.

Children benefit from a stimulating, secure setting with a high adult-to-child ratio, a strong emphasis on learning through play, and a dedicated personal key worker to support their development.

Our ethos

The Pre-school aims to provide high quality care and education for children primarily below statutory school age. We work in partnership with parents to help children to learn and develop. We aim to add to the life and well- being of the local community. We offer children and their parents a service which promotes equality and values diversity.

What it's like

Staff greet children, parents and carers warmly, helping children to feel valued and supporting their emotional well-being. Staff plan an exciting curriculum that builds on what children already know, ensuring they make good progress in their learning.

Charity-runLearning through playHot meals providedHigh staff-to-child ratio

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a per-session basis, with options for standard sessions and hourly ad-hoc care. The nursery also offers early morning drop-offs, a daily lunch club, and various after-school session lengths.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Ad-hoc hourly bookings are available.
  • Early morning sessions are offered from 8:00am or 8:30am.
  • After school sessions run from 3:00pm with flexible pick-up times.
  • A daily lunch club is available from 11:30am to 12:30pm.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 6pm; Friday: 8am - 4pm

Session types

Sessional, Lunch club, Early morning sessions, After school sessions

Age range

18 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Food

Hot meals provided by FreshStart

Staff

5 qualified staff

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School

Last inspected 4 July 2023 · Emily Lofts

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

Staff greet children, parents and carers warmly, helping children to feel valued and supporting their emotional well-being. Staff plan an exciting curriculum that builds on what children already know, ensuring they make good progress in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has ensured actions from the previous inspection have been met, including suitability checks and refreshed safeguarding training.
  • Staff skilfully plan activities, recognising children may not have creative opportunities elsewhere.
  • Staff support children to behave positively, using sensitive discussions and consistent praise.
  • Staff provide many opportunities for children to develop a love of stories, introducing new vocabulary.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, with effective use of funding and swift interventions when needed.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide more opportunities for quieter, less-confident children to share their views.
Inspection #10282955 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are incredibly positive about the care the setting provides.

They speak highly of the caring and supportive staff.

Parents comment that they receive daily updates about activities their children have enjoyed and how they can support them further with their learning at home.

They speak positively about the broad range of opportunities the pre-school provides, such as visits to the local farm and walks around the local area to meet members of the community.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Funding is used effectively to provide focused support from staff. All children make good progress from their starting points, and staff know their individual needs very well. When staff identify that a child may not be making progress in a particular area of their development, interventions or support from outside agencies are swiftly put into place.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: May 2011

  • August 2023Good
  • July 2023Good
  • March 2023Inadequate
  • February 2023Inadequate
  • May 2017Good
  • May 2017Good
  • March 2015Good
  • February 2015Good
  • August 2014Requires improvement
  • July 2014Requires improvement
  • October 2013Inadequate
  • September 2013Inadequate
  • May 2011Good

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