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Rough Common Pre-School # Rough Common Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · Village Hall, 137 Rough Common Road, Canterbury, CT2 9BS · Kent Number of places 46 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Kent About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rough Common Pre-School, located in the Village Hall in Rough Common, Canterbury, CT2 9BS, was registered in 2014 and offers childcare on non-domestic premises. Judged as 'Good' in its latest Ofsted inspection on March 18, 2025, the pre-school excels in providing a nurturing environment where children aged 1 to 4 years can confidently explore a wide range of activities. The dedicated staff implement highly supportive settling-in procedures, including home visits, ensuring strong bonds are formed with families and children. The pre-school has a strong focus on individual development, with staff meticulously tracking progress and tailoring high-quality learning experiences for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those with English as an additional language. Learning happens both indoors and outdoors, with opportunities for sensory exploration, physical development, and community engagement through regular outings and forest school visits. The pre-school fosters excellent partnerships with parents through regular information exchange and online assessment records, ensuring parents are well-informed about their child's activities and progress. What it's like The managers at the pre-school have put in place exceptionally supportive settling-in procedures that are tailored to meet the children's individual needs. Staff continue this attention to detail and implement highly supportive transitions for children moving through the pre-school and on to school. Children and babies form close bonds with the nurturing and attentive staff. The children feel safe and confidently explore the extensive range of activities staff have provided for them. Staff plan an ambitious, sequenced curriculum that helps children to make strong progress in their learning and development. Supportive settling-in Ambitious curriculum Sensory exploration Outdoor learning Strong parent partnerships ## Key facts Opening hours Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 8am to 4.30pm. Wednesdays, from 8am to 3pm. Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2014 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rough Common Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10372216 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277835)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479989) 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 Village Hall, 137 Rough Common Road, Canterbury, CT2 9BS [© 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#/1.04601/51.28829/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Canterbury - [Day nurseries in Canterbury](/search?q=Canterbury) - [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=rough-common-pre-school-ct2-9bs-ey479989) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rough Common Pre-School Last inspected 18 March 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend The managers at the pre-school have put in place exceptionally supportive settling-in procedures that are tailored to meet the children's individual needs. Staff continue this attention to detail and implement highly supportive transitions for children moving through the pre-school and on to school. Children and babies form close bonds with the nurturing and attentive staff. The children feel safe and confidently explore the extensive range of activities staff have provided for them. Staff plan an ambitious, sequenced curriculum that helps children to make strong progress in their learning and development. Inspector highlights - Managers facilitate exceptionally supportive settling-in procedures tailored to individual needs, including home visits. - Staff plan an ambitious, sequenced curriculum that supports strong progress for all children, including those with SEND and EAL. - Children have access to a wide range of experiences that develop and practise their physical skills, such as building obstacle courses with tyres and crates. - Staff offer a wealth of experiences for sensory exploration, including making play dough and exploring different materials like rice and sand. - The provider and staff meticulously track and monitor each child's progress, using in-depth knowledge to plan high-quality learning experiences. - Learning about the local community is a high priority, with regular outings to learn about the local area and forest school visits. - Staff receive a diverse range of training opportunities and monitor children's next steps, skilfully planning experiences. - Staff have established excellent partnerships with parents, using handover times and online assessment records for effective communication. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, fostering an open and positive culture. - The pre-school provides government-funded early education places for children aged from nine months to four years. - The provider employs 14 members of childcare staff, with 12 holding relevant early years qualifications at level 2 or above and one at level 6. Areas to develop - 1 Extend further good teaching practices and children's learning by providing higher levels of challenge to the most able children. Inspection #10372216 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277835) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The ambitious, sequenced curriculum ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need. The provider works closely with other agencies to support children and their families. Outdoor space The pre-school has purchased outdoor equipment to further enhance children's engagement with outdoor learning. Children particularly enjoy outings to the forest school to play and explore in the woods. EAL / language support Staff plan a sequenced curriculum that helps children make strong progress in learning, ensuring that children with English as an additional language receive the support they need. ## Parent Reviews of Rough Common Pre-School 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK_M8yUNCqW2X4_d9A2n_5vlHl9zpAmdK5fHl1j9WqFPw1SrA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) A and Z 5 months ago Rough common pre school is the kind of place where you will get judged. I regretted sending my child there as it turned out to be a very hostile environment. Passive aggressive behaviour from priviliged teachers who think they are better than everyone else. Switched to a different one which turned out to be the complete opposite - full of love and respect. 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