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Poppins Pre-School # Poppins Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · Lampard Centre, Sally Port Gardens, Gillingham, ME7 5BU · Medway Number of places 52 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Medway About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Poppins Pre-School, located in Gillingham, provides a warm and welcoming environment where children from two to four years old are nurtured and encouraged to explore. The pre-school received an overall "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 27 January 2023, reflecting good quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Staff are dedicated and passionate, forming secure attachments with children through a key-person approach. They carefully organise a flexible environment that caters to children's interests, swiftly adapting activities to facilitate exploration and learning. For instance, when children show an interest in sea-life animals, staff quickly set up related activities. The curriculum is clear and sequenced, helping children build on their existing knowledge, and daily planning is tailored to individual needs. High staff-to-child ratios ensure ample support, including targeted interventions and one-to-one attention for those who require it, aiding in the development of social skills and preparation for future learning stages. Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) receive excellent care, with staff effectively using sensory resources and music to soothe and regulate emotions. The pre-school also fosters a love of books and encourages independence, allowing children to make choices in their play and at snack times. Parents highly commend the setting and the progress their children make. Our ethos Poppins Pre-School is committed to nurturing children's exploration in a flexible environment that rapidly adapts to their interests, evidenced by their child-led, enquiry-led approach. They prioritise secure attachments through a key-person system and tailor curriculum and planning to individual needs, ensuring children build on existing knowledge and are prepared for future learning. Staff also focus on developing social skills and emotional regulation, particularly for children with SEND, and foster a love of books and independence. What it's like Staff are nurturing and provide a warm and welcoming environment for children. This means that children are happy on arrival and eager to play. The flexible environment is carefully organised to meet the interests of every child. Good Ofsted rating Nurturing environment Tailored learning Strong SEND support Focus on independence Good behaviour ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 4pm, during school term time Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1996 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Poppins Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10264429 Lead inspector Jennie Winchcombe Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209459)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103725) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Lampard Centre, Sally Port Gardens, Gillingham, ME7 5BU Opening hours 9am to 4pm, during school term time [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.53487/51.38959/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Gillingham - [Day nurseries in Gillingham](/search?q=Gillingham) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=poppins-pre-school-me7-5bu-103725) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Poppins Pre-School Last inspected 27 January 2023 · Jennie Winchcombe 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 Staff are nurturing and provide a warm and welcoming environment for children. This means that children are happy on arrival and eager to play. The flexible environment is carefully organised to meet the interests of every child. Inspector highlights - Staff are nurturing and provide a warm and welcoming environment for children. - The dedicated and passionate staff ensure that all children make good progress against their starting points. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent care. - Children spend time daily in the garden enjoying the selection of ride-on cars. - Leaders implement a clear, sequenced curriculum. Areas to develop - 1 develop the way in which staff ask questions to help broaden children's thinking skills, recollection of knowledge and the development of their vocabulary - 2 increase opportunities for children to learn about cultural diversity in their community and the wider world. Inspection #10264429 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209459) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say their children speak fondly about the staff at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent care. Staff quickly recognise when children need support. They use sensory resources effectively to help soothe and settle children, for example, playing music and giving gentle massages help children to regulate their emotions. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Children spend time daily in the garden enjoying the selection of ride-on cars. They skilfully manoeuvre their vehicle to avoid banging into anyone, while squealing with delight as they move around easily. The indoor and outdoor area is risk assessed to ensure that children can play safely. Inspection history Date: August 2006 - March 2023 Good - January 2023 Good - July 2017 Good - June 2017 Good - May 2015 Good - March 2015 Good - July 2014 Requires improvement - May 2014 Requires improvement - December 2010 Requires improvement - August 2006 Good ## Frequently asked about Poppins Pre-School ### From what age does Poppins Pre-School accept children? ### Is Poppins Pre-School a private nursery? ### What part of the country is Poppins Pre-School in? ### What outdoor space does Poppins Pre-School have? ### Which funded hours does Poppins Pre-School accept? ### When is Poppins Pre-School open? ## About the setting Poppins Pre-School registered in 1996. It is run by a management committee and occupies its own room in a community centre on a housing estate for army personnel. It is open each weekday from 9am to 4pm, during school term time. It receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. A team of 11 staff work with the children, eight of whom hold relevant early years qualifications. 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