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Partridge Green Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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5.0(6 parent reviews) ·High Street, Partridge Green, RH13 8HX · West Sussex
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Partridge Green Pre-School, located in Partridge Green Village Hall, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2-5 years. The pre-school focuses on quality play and learning, with a strong emphasis on outdoor exploration and a free-flow system that allows children to move between indoor and outdoor activities.

The daily routine incorporates structured learning opportunities covering all seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), alongside engaging activities like snack time, story circles, and group games. Children are encouraged to develop independence and a love for reading through a well-stocked library.

The pre-school also offers a variety of specialist activities, including cooking, gardening, music, and regular visits from external organisations such as the library and emergency services. The committed staff are highly qualified, with expertise in areas like numeracy, literacy, and outdoor learning, ensuring a supportive and enriching experience for every child.

They also host "PGPS Munchkins" on Thursday mornings for families with children aged 0-5 and offer a "Stay and Play" session for babies and toddlers. The pre-school operates Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm during term time.

Our ethos

Partridge Green Pre-School's educational approach is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a strong emphasis on quality play and learning. They foster independence and a love for reading by encouraging outdoor exploration, a free-flow system between indoor and outdoor activities, and engagement with a well-stocked library. The pre-school aims to provide a supportive and enriching experience by incorporating structured learning, specialist activities like cooking and gardening, and ensuring qualified staff expertise.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and are greeted at the door by staff. They share activities from home and celebrate achievements. Staff provide opportunities for children to manage risks, such as learning to use an indoor climbing frame safely and cutting their own fruit at snack time.

Outdoor Play and LearningHighly Qualified StaffFree-Flow Play SystemEYFS Curriculum Focused

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate based on the child's age band. There are no minimum booking hours and no top-up fees are applied. Government funding is accepted for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • No top-up fees apply.
  • No minimum hours required.
  • Government funding accepted: up to 30 hours for 3+ year olds, 15 hours for eligible 2 year olds.
  • Optional starter pack containing a uniform and book bag is available to purchase upon registration.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (term time)

Age range

2-5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Partridge Green Pre-School

Last inspected 18 January 2024 · Pippa Clark

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 arrive happily and are greeted at the door by staff. They share activities from home and celebrate achievements. Staff provide opportunities for children to manage risks, such as learning to use an indoor climbing frame safely and cutting their own fruit at snack time.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has worked hard since the last inspection to make improvements, including working with the local authority and regularly reflecting on their offerings.
  • Staff feel well supported through regular supervision sessions where they can discuss concerns and have their well-being checked.
  • Children's behaviour is supported well, with staff reminding them of rules like listening and tidying up.
  • Children independently access the toilet area, wash their hands using visual aids, and put on their own coats before going outside, demonstrating increasing independence.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support, with staff using strategies to aid their learning, and the SENCo liaising with other professionals.
  • Partnership with parents is very strong, with parents knowing their child's key person and what their children are learning. Children can take resources home to continue learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide clear explanations to children to further support their understanding of rules and boundaries
  • 2encourage children to think about how to overcome challenges to further develop their learning.
Inspection #10284635 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support. Staff know the children well and consistently use strategies to aid their learning. The special educational needs coordinator liaises with other professionals to ensure children receive the help they need. Additional funding is used to support specific children.

Outdoor space

Outside, children enjoy exploring ice, and staff encourage them to observe it melting in sunny areas. Throughout the year, children learn about growing their own vegetables, picking and eating them for snack. They also continue learning outside using chalks and balance on wooden planks, negotiating paths depending on other children.

Parent Reviews of Partridge Green Pre-School

5.0
(6)
Sarah and James McLarin
10 months ago

We discovered the preschool after moving to the local area and we are SO glad we did. I couldn't imagine a more lovely setting for our child. The atmosphere is one of warm encouragement and fun; the staff are highly experienced and trained and their aim is to provide every child with a nurturing and early educational experience - something they achieve every day. There is a huge range of activities, including lots of space outside and inside to play and explore, plus several trips and events during the year. We feel so lucky to have found this little gem and can see how our daughter is benefiting from her time there as she happily skips off into the hall at drop off. Highly recommend.

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Austin White
8 years ago

My son is at Partridge Green Pre-school and couldn't be happier. The space both inside and out is fantastic! The staff are highly qualified and understand the needs of each individual child making them all feel important and valued. The setting is bright, friendly and welcoming and my son has made some fantastic friendships. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Lisa Eager
9 years ago

I have sent two of my children to Partridge Green Preschool (five years apart) and was delighted to see that they had kept the same staff! Both of my children love this preschool, the staff are really experienced and friendly, and the outdoor space is lovely. The stage area is also really well used for children's performances, which they love. A real community preschool in the heart of the village.

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Darren McCulloch
8 years ago

Fantastic Pre-school, both my kids love going here. The staff are all really friendly and help the children to grow in confidence here so they settle in very quickly-( less than a week for both of mine!) The amount of new equipment they have is fantastic and a tucked away little garden full of exciting things for the children. 5 STARS ALL ROUND!

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Jo McCulloch
9 years ago

Amazing Preschool, Great outdoor space, so much to do inside too, kind caring staff, and lots of fun is had by both my children who attend here, whilst learning at the same time, i cant rate it highly enough.5*

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: October 2014

  • January 2024Good
  • March 2023Requires improvement
  • June 2017Good
  • October 2014Good

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