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Paddington Preschool Stage Two

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Old Court House, East Court, East Grinstead, RH19 3LS · West Sussex
Number of places
22 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Paddington Preschool Stage Two, established in 1992, is an Outstanding-rated, term-time only nursery in East Grinstead, catering to children aged 2 to 4 years. The setting provides a highly stimulating and nurturing environment where children thrive, as noted in their latest Ofsted inspection on 12th March 2025.

The new leadership team fosters an innovative and exciting atmosphere, and staff expertly adapt their teaching to support each child in achieving their best possible progress. The curriculum is bespoke, thoughtfully designed to meet the individual needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL).

Staff are adept at supporting communication and language development, utilising various methods such as sign language and visual cue cards to help children become confident communicators. The nursery places a strong emphasis on developing children's knowledge and problem-solving skills through engaging activities and discussions, both indoors and outdoors.

Children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them, while their unique qualities, cultures, and backgrounds are celebrated, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.

What it's like

The new leadership team at Paddington Preschool Stage Two creates an innovative and exciting environment where children thrive. Staff provide all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language, with a bespoke curriculum. Children positively flourish when they spend time with staff, who expertly adapt their teaching to support them in achieving the best possible progress.

Outstanding leadershipBespoke curriculumStrong SEND and EAL supportCommunication and language focusProblem-solving skillsCelebrates individual qualities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full day

Waitlist

Waiting list

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Paddington Preschool Stage Two

Last inspected 12 March 2025 · Alison Martin

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

The new leadership team at Paddington Preschool Stage Two creates an innovative and exciting environment where children thrive. Staff provide all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language, with a bespoke curriculum. Children positively flourish when they spend time with staff, who expertly adapt their teaching to support them in achieving the best possible progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Inspirational leaders successfully support the positive, professional and enthusiastic staff, providing them with regular opportunities to deepen their understanding of how children learn.
  • Staff and leaders construct a highly ambitious curriculum that puts every child at the centre of their own learning.
  • Staff expertly support children's communication and language skills, using songs, stories, rhymes, signing, and visual cue cards.
  • Staff skilfully increase children's knowledge and problem-solving skills through predictions, experiments, and discussions.
  • Staff celebrate children's unique qualities by embracing individual personalities, cultures, and backgrounds, and by introducing them to new experiences and community events.
Inspection #10359629 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with a bespoke curriculum. They use children's preferred method of communication, such as sign language or visual cue cards, to help all children become confident and capable communicators. This supports those children with SEND to quickly develop confidence when speaking and playing with their friends.

Outdoor space

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

Parent Reviews of Paddington Preschool Stage Two

5.0
(1)
Wendy Brooks
a year ago

The Staff at Paddingtons are amazing, supportive and understanding. The care, support , advice and knowledge is outstanding, putting the welfare of each child first. If you are looking for a place for your child look no further - I highly recommend Paddingtons.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2007

  • April 2025Outstanding
  • March 2025Outstanding
  • July 2024Requires improvement
  • June 2024Requires improvement
  • October 2018Good
  • November 2015Good
  • November 2015Good
  • June 2011Good
  • May 2011Good
  • October 2007Good

Frequently asked about Paddington Preschool Stage Two

About the setting

Paddington Preschool Stage Two registered in 1992 and is in East Grinstead, West Sussex. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm, during school term time only. It offers government funded places for children aged between two and four years, and it receives specific funding for disadvantaged children. The setting employs seven staff, of whom four hold appropriate early years qualifications.

URN
113627
Registered person
Budgen, Jill
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Requires improvement

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