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Pinewood Family Group

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
·C/o Pinewood Infant School, Pinewood Park, Farnborough, GU14 9LE · Hampshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Pinewood Family Group Pre-school, located on the grounds of Pinewood Infant School, has been successfully operating since 1983 and holds an 'Good' rating from Ofsted. The pre-school's core values are reflected in its 'Family' name, encouraging all family members to be actively involved in their children's education.

The ethos of Pinewood Family Group is centred around nurturing and supporting children and their families beyond just academic learning, fostering a sense of community. The pre-school aims to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

It's dedicated to providing a quality early years education, emphasising the importance of family engagement in a child's developmental journey.

Our ethos

The ethos of Pinewood Family Group is centred around nurturing and supporting children and their families, fostering a sense of community and encouraging active involvement from all family members in their children's education. The pre-school is committed to providing quality early years education with an emphasis on family engagement in a child's developmental journey.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and eager to start their busy day at this inviting pre-school. Caring staff form strong emotional connections with children, and sensitively support those who initially take time to settle by devising personalised programmes with parents to ease the transition.

Ofsted rated "Good"Family-centred ethosOn school grounds

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate based on the child's age for those not covered by government funding. There are separate rates for children aged two to three years and those aged three and over. A one-off reservation fee applies to children who are not eligible for two-year-old funding.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Reservation fee applies to children not eligible for 2-year-old government funding.
  • Fees are billed on an hourly basis.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8.45am to 3.15pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

1983

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pinewood Family Group

Last inspected 13 February 2025 · Sonia Panchal

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 arrive happy and eager to start their busy day at this inviting pre-school. Caring staff form strong emotional connections with children, and sensitively support those who initially take time to settle by devising personalised programmes with parents to ease the transition.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are extremely motivated to learn and play cooperatively.
  • The carefully thought-out curriculum encompasses children's needs, abilities and interests well, and strongly helps to prepare children for their eventual move to school.
  • Leaders utilise additional funding very well, providing targeted interventions for children with SEND and others who receive funding.
  • Staff organise appealing sensory experiences, boosting children's inquisitive natures to explore and investigate.
  • Leaders prioritise staff's well-being and provide opportunities for discussion and training.

Areas to develop

  • 1adjust routine arrangements so that children can continue to explore and expand their learning for longer periods without interruptions
  • 2strengthen the monitoring of individual staff's practice, to ensure their teaching always has the best possible impact on children's development.
Inspection #10376088 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents express their sheer delight at the personalised care and attention staff give to their children.

They value the constant communication from staff about their children's ongoing development.

Parents compliment staff on how they wholeheartedly focus on promoting children's confidence, emotional wellbeing, behaviour and communication skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from positive language, target setting, praise, and encouragement to foster good behaviour. Leaders support staff to follow advice from professionals when completing children's personalised learning and medical plans, which are regularly reviewed and adapted, successfully equipping children with skills for future learning.

Outdoor space

Outdoor learning is a key feature, and leaders recognise its benefits for children who prefer to play outdoors. There are ample opportunities to freely exercise and develop physical skills in the fresh air, such as negotiating spaces on wheeled toys and rolling large hoops. Some children prefer calming activities in the garden, like listening to stories or independently looking at books.

Inspection history

Date: March 2011

  • February 2025Good
  • May 2019Good
  • April 2016Good
  • March 2011Good

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