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Roselands Pre-School Highamwood

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Woodlands Cp Junior School, Higham School Road, TONBRIDGE, TN10 4BB · Kent
Number of places
50 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Roselands Pre-School Highamwood, established in 2009, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises within the grounds of Woodlands Primary School in Highamwood, near Tonbridge, Kent. This outstanding-rated pre-school provides a truly warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure and happily engage in various activities, building strong friendships.

The dedicated team of 13 staff members, including those with Level 3 qualifications and one with Qualified Teacher Status, have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They skillfully use a wide range of engaging resources, both indoors and outdoors, to support children's interests and learning.

The setting places a strong emphasis on fostering independence, with children confidently choosing and utilising resources, and demonstrating exceptional motivation and persistence in their activities. Parents consistently report their happiness with the care and education their children receive, highlighting the strong bonds staff form with key children and the comprehensive information provided on their children's progress.

Roselands Pre-School is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3:30pm, during term time, and receives funding for free early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy attending this exceptionally warm, welcoming setting. On arrival, they show a great sense of security as they happily and enthusiastically settle into activities and follow a routine that is very familiar to them. Children build extremely close friendships and are exceptionally motivated to learn and persist during all activities.

Outstanding provisionExceptional independenceStrong parent partnershipsHighly motivated learners

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Roselands Pre-School Highamwood

Last inspected 10 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thoroughly enjoy attending this exceptionally warm, welcoming setting. On arrival, they show a great sense of security as they happily and enthusiastically settle into activities and follow a routine that is very familiar to them. Children build extremely close friendships and are exceptionally motivated to learn and persist during all activities.

Inspector highlights

  • The quality of education is outstanding. The manager and staff provide a highly exciting broad curriculum that successfully engages children in learning.
  • Staff understand how to promote children's learning exceptionally well. They skilfully develop children's great interest in books, for example, as they consistently read to children using the high-quality books around the setting.
  • Children behave exceptionally well and treat each other and staff with respect. Staff are excellent role models.
  • Children are incredibly independent, understand expectations and develop the skills they need for the future.
  • Children's physical development is a key strength in the setting. Staff provide children with exceptional opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles.
  • The manager focuses strongly on continuously improving this outstanding setting. She places a high priority on staff professional development and continuously maintains the high standard of education children receive.
  • Partnership with parents is strong. Parents are very happy with the care and education their children receive.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interest first.
Inspection #10351150 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with SEND, receive an excellent start in life due to the special educational needs coordinator and all staff having an exceptional understanding of their needs. They closely monitor children's progress and initiate swift referrals to ensure children receive the extra help and support required, leading to rapid progress in their learning.

Outdoor space

Staff provide children with a wealth of interesting resources, indoors and outdoors, which they skilfully use to support children's interests and move them on in their learning. Children use the outdoor area to develop physical skills as they learn to climb, pedal, run and dig in the mud kitchen.

Parent Reviews of Roselands Pre-School Highamwood

5.0
(2)
Aysel Medvedeva
3 years ago

Great preschool. Great teachers and happy kids. Highly recommend.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: May 2010

  • July 2024Outstanding
  • May 2015Good
  • May 2010Good

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