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Oakwood Community Pre-School # Oakwood Community Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · St. Johns Road, Hartley Wintney, RG27 8DW · Hampshire Number of places 50 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Oakwood Community Pre-School, located in Hartley Wintney, offers high-quality care and education to children aged 2 years up to statutory school age. As a committee-based pre-school, it prioritises a welcoming and stimulating environment where children can freely explore and learn through active play, both indoors and outdoors. The curriculum is play-based and free-flowing, fostering positive choices and encouraging healthy habits through outdoor play and nutritious snacks. The nurturing and professional team focuses on enhancing each child's development, promoting social and emotional well-being by helping them understand their feelings and those of others, and encouraging them to try new experiences while developing their own ideas. The pre-school emphasises mutual respect, helps children learn right from wrong, and challenges negative stereotypes, ensuring a secure and supportive atmosphere where every child can achieve their full potential and enjoy their learning journey. Our ethos We believe that children thrive when they are in a welcoming, stimulating environment where they have the freedom to make positive choices and learn through active play, both indoors and outside. What it's like Children confidently leave their parents and carers on arrival. They form positive relationships with staff and show that they feel safe and secure with them. Staff mainly provide consistent and effective teaching, which helps all children gain skills for the future, including concentration and listening skills. Staff quickly identify children who may need extra support and put individual plans in place, working with parents and other professionals when needed. Community-based Play-based curriculum Indoor and outdoor learning Focus on social and emotional development ## Pricing & funding Fees at this pre-school include a one-off deposit to secure a placement, which is waived if the child is funded from their start date. The setting does not charge any additional top-up fees for funded hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - • A £25 deposit is required to secure a place, unless the child is funded from their start date. - • Deposits are non-refundable. - • No additional fees are charged for funded hours. ## Key facts Age range 2 years to statutory school age Term time / All Year Term Time Registered with Ofsted 1997 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Oakwood Community Pre-School Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10366968 Lead inspector Sheena Bankier Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262582)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509561) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://oakwoodpreschool.org.uk/) St. Johns Road, Hartley Wintney, RG27 8DW ## Explore day nurseries near Hartley Wintney - [Day nurseries in Hartley Wintney](/search?q=Hartley+Wintney) - [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=oakwood-community-pre-school-rg27-8dw-509561) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Oakwood Community Pre-School Last inspected 24 October 2024 · Sheena Bankier 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 confidently leave their parents and carers on arrival. They form positive relationships with staff and show that they feel safe and secure with them. Staff mainly provide consistent and effective teaching, which helps all children gain skills for the future, including concentration and listening skills. Staff quickly identify children who may need extra support and put individual plans in place, working with parents and other professionals when needed. Inspector highlights - Children confidently leave their parents and carers on arrival. - Staff understand and know how to meet children's individual needs securely, quickly identifying those who need extra support. - Staff guide children's behaviour consistently and promote their independence. - Children make their own choices from resources and staff provide good-quality interactions to support their learning. - Staff ensure that children benefit from plenty of time outside, engaging in activities that cover all areas of learning. Areas to develop - 1 implement and maintain effective procedures to ensure all committee members provide the required information to Ofsted to check and verify their suitability for the role. - 2 build on new staff's induction and existing staff's support to help them embed their understanding of their roles and responsibilities, to further promote their good practice - 3 ensure staff explanations and instructions are clear and easy for children to understand and follow. Inspection #10366968 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262582) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff understand and know how to meet children's individual needs securely. They quickly identify children who may need extra support in their learning and development and put in place individual plans to help support their progress. Staff provide skilful support to children who need extra help, including using Makaton signing and communication cards with children. Staff use additional funding effectively to support and meet individual children's care and learning needs. Outdoor space Staff ensure that children benefit from plenty of time outside, where they engage in activities that cover all areas of learning. Children enjoy being energetic and active. They develop their large physical skills effectively, including coordination and balance. Inspection history Date: February 2011 - October 2024 Good - February 2020 Good - May 2016 Good - June 2015 Good - February 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Oakwood Community Pre-School ### What outdoor space does Oakwood Community Pre-School have? ### How many children attend Oakwood Community Pre-School? ### What type of nursery is Oakwood Community Pre-School? ### Which curriculum approach does Oakwood Community Pre-School use? ### Does Oakwood Community Pre-School have an Ofsted rating? ### Who makes up the staff team at Oakwood Community Pre-School? ## About the setting Oakwood Community Pre-School registered in 1997 and is located in Hartley Witney, Hampshire. The pre-school is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, term time only. There are 10 staff, with seven holding recognised early years qualifications from level 3 to level 6, including one with qualified teacher status and another with a level 5 qualification. The pre-school receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three, and four years. 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