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Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School # Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-run Learning through play Hot meals provided High 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10282955 Lead inspector Emily Lofts Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225564)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220293) 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.newbottleandcharltonpreschool.uk/) Charlton Memorial Hall, Main Street, Banbury, OX17 3DL [© 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#/-1.23088/52.02075/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Banbury - [Day nurseries in Banbury](/search?q=Banbury) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=newbottle-and-charlton-pre-school-ox17-3dl-220293) ## 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 - 1 provide more opportunities for quieter, less-confident children to share their views. Inspection #10282955 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225564) ## 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 2023 Good - July 2023 Good - March 2023 Inadequate - February 2023 Inadequate - May 2017 Good - May 2017 Good - March 2015 Good - February 2015 Good - August 2014 Requires improvement - July 2014 Requires improvement - October 2013 Inadequate - September 2013 Inadequate - May 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School ### What size of nursery is Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School? ### What do parents value about Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School? ### Is Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School suitable for under-twos? ### When is Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Banbury Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Newbottle and Charlton Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 mi ### Kings Sutton Pre-School Playgroup Banbury · OX17 3RT ](/nursery/kings-sutton-pre-school-playgroup-ox17-3rt-220294) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Puddleducks Day Nursery Brackley · NN13 5LT ](/nursery/puddleducks-day-nursery-nn13-5lt-ey218008) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Puddleducks Pre School Brackley · NN13 5LT ](/nursery/puddleducks-pre-school-nn13-5lt-ey485372) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Adderbury Banbury · OX17 3SX ](/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-adderbury-ox17-3sx-2721071) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.7 mi ### Lily Pad Day Nursery Brackley · NN13 6EQ ](/nursery/lily-pad-day-nursery-nn13-6eq-2691452) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Crazy 4 Kids Radstone Nursery & Out Of School Club Brackley · NN13 6RG 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/crazy-4-kids-radstone-nursery-out-of-school-club-nn13-6rg-ey563138) [See all nurseries in Banbury →](/search?q=Banbury) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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