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Rolvenden Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
·Rolvenden Village Hall, Rolvenden, CRANBROOK, TN17 4ND · Kent
Number of places
18 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Rolvenden Pre-School, located in the charming village of Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent (TN17 4ND), offers a nurturing environment for young children. The pre-school operates from the Village Hall, fostering a strong connection with the local community.

They are always eager to engage with prospective families, welcoming inquiries via email, phone, or in-person visits during school hours. The pre-school maintains an active presence on Facebook, allowing parents to stay updated on their activities and news.

They are committed to providing a stimulating and supportive setting for children's early development, as detailed in their 'About Us' and 'Vision' sections, aiming to make every child's day a positive and enriching experience. Parents can explore a typical day at the pre-school and get to know the dedicated staff through the provided website links.

What it's like

Children of all abilities are confident and happy during their time in the friendly and welcoming pre-school. Children enjoy the company of staff and have a positive attitude towards learning. Staff have high expectations of children's abilities and plan engaging activities, encouraging them to explore concepts and develop skills.

Community-focusedActive on social media

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday, from 9am until 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1982

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rolvenden Pre-School

Last inspected 16 July 2024 · Kelly Hawkins

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 of all abilities are confident and happy during their time in the friendly and welcoming pre-school. Children enjoy the company of staff and have a positive attitude towards learning. Staff have high expectations of children's abilities and plan engaging activities, encouraging them to explore concepts and develop skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are confident and happy and enjoy the company of staff.
  • Staff have high expectations and plan engaging activities.
  • Children behave well, are polite, caring, and thoughtful.
  • Staff support children to develop good physical skills.
  • The manager and staff devise and implement a broad and interesting curriculum.

Areas to develop

  • 1refine further the planning of all individual activities to focus more specifically on the intentions for children's learning
  • 2enhance the support for children to develop a love of books to extend their interest in literacy.
Inspection #10350897 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents, who speak very highly of them. They comment that they highly recommend the pre-school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are dedicated to help support all children to make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work closely alongside other agencies, such as speech and language therapists, and share and implement useful strategies, such as using visual prompts.

Outdoor space

The manager and staff use additional funding to meet the individual needs of children effectively. For example, they have purchased climbing and balancing equipment to help children develop their physical skills.

Inspection history

Date: June 2007

  • August 2024Good
  • July 2024Good
  • September 2018Good
  • October 2017Good
  • July 2015Good
  • June 2015Good
  • July 2010Good
  • June 2010Good
  • June 2007Good

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