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Platform 3 Pre-School Playgroup # Platform 3 Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Oak Tree Primary School, Junction Road, BURGESS HILL, RH15 0PZ · West Sussex Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2021 Local authority West Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Platform 3 Pre-School, nestled within the grounds of Oak Tree Primary School in Burgess Hill, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. As a registered charity, it is dedicated to providing an inclusive space where purposeful play forms the core of its curriculum, fostering confidence and independence. The preschool believes children thrive when they are happy and engaged, and its dedicated practitioners work closely with each child, tailoring activities to their individual interests. This approach ensures children are well-prepared socially, emotionally, and academically for their transition to primary school. The preschool prides itself on its high staff-to-child ratios, ensuring personalised attention. " They emphasise outdoor learning, utilising their ample outdoor play areas to support physical development and ignite a love for nature. Parents are kept informed through the Tapestry Online Learning Journal, which documents their child's developmental milestones and daily experiences. The team consists of fully qualified, Level 3+ Early Years Practitioners, all of whom are Paediatric First Aid trained. Additionally, dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCO) are on staff to provide expert care. The preschool operates during term time from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, accepting 15 and 30 hours of Early Years Funding. Our ethos Platform 3 Pre-School Playgroup bases its curriculum on purposeful play, aiming to foster children’s confidence and independence. They believe children thrive when happy and engaged, tailoring activities to individual interests and emphasising outdoor learning to encourage development and a love for nature. What it's like Children are happy and safe at this caring, friendly pre-school. New children settle quickly and form good relationships with staff and each other. Staff gently guide them as they become familiar with the new routines. Staff work hard to keep parents informed, even with COVID-19 restrictions, ensuring children experience a consistent approach to their learning and care. Play-based EYFS curriculum Charity-run Located at primary school Outdoor learning focus High staff-to-child ratios ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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 Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Term Time) Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Platform 3 Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Oct 2021 Inspection no. 10131059 Lead inspector Rebecca James Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171320)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443287) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=platform-3-pre-school-playgroup-rh15-0pz-ey443287) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Platform 3 Pre-School Playgroup Last inspected 4 October 2021 · Rebecca James 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 are happy and safe at this caring, friendly pre-school. New children settle quickly and form good relationships with staff and each other. Staff gently guide them as they become familiar with the new routines. Staff work hard to keep parents informed, even with COVID-19 restrictions, ensuring children experience a consistent approach to their learning and care. Inspector highlights - The new manager has worked hard to make changes and improvements that have helped raise the quality of the provision for all children. - Staff observe children and get to know them well, accurately identifying the next steps for children's learning. - Children become confident communicators, and staff support their language skills effectively using visual aids. - Children get along together well and learn about each other's lives and families. - Parents speak positively about the pre-school, commenting on the caring staff team and how well their child has settled in. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to focus more precisely on what they want children to learn from activities, to ensure they build consistently on children's knowledge and skills and help them make even better progress - 2 develop staff's skills in supporting children to think things through, solve problems and do tasks for themselves, to further extend children's learning. Inspection #10131059 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171320) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak positively about the pre-school. > They comment on the caring staff team and how well their child has settled in. > parents say staff keep them well- informed through daily discussions and their child's online learning journal. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff make sure they all understand the needs of any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and know about the strategies in place to support them. They adapt their approach where needed, such as using pictures to explain the routine or to enable children to make choices about their snack. Staff also use visual aids, such as picture cards, to help all children, including those with SEND, communicate and express themselves. Outdoor space Children benefit from a wide variety of experiences both indoors and outside. Children who prefer to learn outside spend time sharing books and painting, as well as practising their physical skills on wheeled toys or in the sandpit. Staff make sure children without a garden have lots of learning opportunities outside. ## Parent Reviews of Platform 3 Pre-School Playgroup 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJmvJD7NW9rkEE08yhRjnmUJaDsanCiATue2oYwhHmU8yck4g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Wendy Mileham 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4bnJQTTBBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48758dde452461c7:0x4ca029133c33469f) Reviews from Google for Platform 3 Pre-School Playgroup. 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