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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Pippa's Barn Preschool # Pippa's Barn Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2021) · Manor Farm Estate, Burford Road, Lechlade, GL7 3EX · Gloucestershire Number of places 16 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2021 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Pippa's Barn offers flexible, affordable, and high-quality home-based childcare, led by Pippa, a dedicated professional with nine years of experience. The nursery has been open for three years and is supported by a team of six trained professionals and two apprentices. The entire team is trained in safeguarding and first aid, and they continuously enhance their knowledge through various additional courses. The facility features largely open-plan rooms and gardens, all meticulously risk-assessed for safety. A wide array of indoor and outdoor toys and play equipment is available, with the main garden being fully enclosed for all-weather enjoyment and age-specific outdoor areas for different groups. Pippa's Barn adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, tailoring its plans to each child's individual learning and development needs. They provide diverse activities and experiences to foster children's full potential across all seven areas of learning. Conveniently located on a children's farm, the setting is easily accessible on foot from Lechlade or by car, with ample parking. Children can also enjoy walks along grassy tracks to woodland play areas, observing friendly farm animals. The nursery also has a seven-seater car, fully insured for transporting children to and from school, and for occasional outings to places like the library or garden centre. Our ethos Pippa's Barn Preschool adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and tailors its plans to each child's individual learning and development needs. They aim to foster children's full potential across all seven areas of learning through diverse activities and experiences. What it's like Children are extremely happy and contented at Pippa's Barn Preschool, showing great consideration for each other. They are highly motivated to join in activities, benefiting from extensive outdoor play and well-organised indoor spaces. Children are developing essential skills for their future learning. Home-based childcare Experienced team EYFS curriculum Farm location Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for a week at Christmas and bank holidays. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pippa's Barn Preschool Inspection date Aug 2021 Inspection no. 10201644 Lead inspector Anita McKelvey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169729)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548794) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pippa-s-barn-preschool-gl7-3ex-ey548794) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pippa's Barn Preschool Last inspected 27 August 2021 · Anita McKelvey Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are extremely happy and contented at Pippa's Barn Preschool, showing great consideration for each other. They are highly motivated to join in activities, benefiting from extensive outdoor play and well-organised indoor spaces. Children are developing essential skills for their future learning. Inspector highlights - Children are extremely happy and contented and show amazing consideration towards each other and adults. - The owner/manager encourages staff to reflect on practice and provides opportunities for professional development. - Parents comment positively on the facilities, outdoor activities, staff attentiveness, and children's developed confidence and communication skills. - Children behave exceptionally well, showing excellent consideration for others. - Activities are planned based on children's learning needs, promoting fine motor skills and mathematical understanding. Areas to develop - 1 make sure that staff allow children to make choices about what they want to play with and learn, including providing sufficient time for children to think and respond to questions. Inspection #10201644 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169729) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they really like the facilities and chances for children to be active outdoors. > They say that staff take time to get to know children and provide good quality care and education for them. > Parents say that children's confidence and communication skills have developed well. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children benefit from extensive outdoor play spaces with plenty of resources to support their learning and development. They excitedly look for buried 'treasure' in the sand pit and use the slide, reminding each other to wait before going down. Inspection history Most recent inspection 27 August 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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