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Redbridge Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Redbridge Community School Campus, Cuckmere Lane, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 9RJ · Southampton
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Southampton

About this day nursery

Redbridge Preschool, classified as childcare on non-domestic premises, serves children aged two to four from its location within Redbridge Community School Campus in Millbrook, Southampton. The preschool has been nurturing young minds since 1980 and came under Ofsted registration in 2001.

A voluntary committee manages its operations, and it caters to a maximum of 24 children, with 45 currently on roll. 30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Known for its dedicated team of 10 staff members, nine of whom hold an early years qualification at Level 2 or above, Redbridge Preschool prioritises the development of strong attachments between staff and children, fostering a warm and secure environment where children quickly settle and thrive. The preschool places a strong emphasis on children's personal, social, and emotional development, ensuring that each child feels safe and confident.

They also focus on promoting good health and curiosity, with activities such as gymnastic-style exercises, dental hygiene practices, and a science club. The outdoor play area, accessible for most of the day, further supports children's physical development.

What it's like

Children happily come into pre-school and settle quickly. Staff know their key children really well, and they build strong attachments with them. Children eagerly seek staff out for a cuddle when they need reassurance. This helps them feel safe and secure at pre-school. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour.

Strong attachmentsHealthy habitsCuriosity fosteredGood parental partnershipsEffective SEND support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

1980

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Redbridge Preschool

Last inspected 13 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children happily come into pre-school and settle quickly. Staff know their key children really well, and they build strong attachments with them. Children eagerly seek staff out for a cuddle when they need reassurance. This helps them feel safe and secure at pre-school. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • Children happily come into pre-school and settle quickly. Staff know their key children really well, and they build strong attachments with them.
  • Children learn different ways to keep themselves healthy, for example, they take part in gymnastic-style activities and learn how to look after their teeth as they brush their teeth daily at pre-school.
  • Children enjoy racing 'ducks' down guttering pipes as they talk about which will be the fastest. Staff support them in taking turns as they play with the ducks.
  • The manager has clear aims for the curriculum, which focuses particularly on children's personal, social and emotional development.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well by the pre-school SEND coordinator.
  • Children, including children with SEND, make good progress in their learning and development.
  • There are good partnerships with parents. They comment that their children enjoy pre-school because of the staff who are 'lovely, friendly and kind'.
  • Staff teach children to become curious learners, and they plan activities to ignite their interest. For example, children take part in a regular science club to develop their understanding of the world around them.
  • The manager recognises the experiences that children may not have and ensures she plans for them within the setting. For example, children often do not have easy access to a garden, so she ensures there is the option to play outside for most of the day.
  • Staff have regular supervision meetings with the manager to discuss well-being, workload, and performance targets.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, and staff show a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
  • Staff have developed strong partnerships with other professionals involved in children's care and with other settings children attend.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen staff's understanding of the curriculum to ensure they are consistently clear on the overall aims for learning.
  • 2Develop the planning of activities further to ensure that the older and most able children are provided with further challenge.
Inspection #10299942 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well by the pre-school SEND coordinator. She plans a range of activities to meet the specific needs of children and to support them with their next steps in learning. For example, children develop their listening and attention skills through 'bucket time'.

Outdoor space

Children often do not have easy access to a garden, so the manager ensures there is the option to play outside for most of the day. This helps develop children's physical skills as they run, jump and climb in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Redbridge Preschool

5.0
(4)
Roxana M
a year ago

The best decision. ♥️ My child has become friendly with the other children and the staff does a great job. Thank you for being part of us🍀 You are the best!!!

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Charlie
2 years ago

Fantastic pre school! Staff are amazing with the children, approachable, easy to to talk to, give great advice and go above and beyond for the children. My daughter went here 12 years ago and my son now attends. I wouldn’t send my children anywhere else.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2008

  • July 2023Good
  • July 2019Outstanding
  • December 2014Outstanding
  • December 2008Good

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