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Sallowbush Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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2.5(2 parent reviews) ·St. Johns C of E Primary School, Sallowbush Road, HUNTINGDON, PE29 7LA · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

Sallowbush Preschool offers high-quality, affordable early years education, working closely with local schools to help children transition smoothly into their educational journey. The preschool boasts a dedicated team with advanced educational skills and a deep understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring children are well-prepared for school.

All staff members undergo thorough background checks, safeguarding certifications, and food hygiene training, with qualified personnel holding at least a Level 3 certificate in Early Years Education and Emergency Paediatric First Aid. The purpose-built facility includes a large zoned garden with an outdoor classroom and a giant mud pit, as well as a sensory room, providing a stimulating and engaging environment for learning and play.

The preschool is open term-time only, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. They accept government-funded hours for two, three, and four-year-olds.

Our ethos

Sallowbush Preschool is committed to providing high-quality early years education by closely following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. They aim to prepare children for their next educational step through a dedicated team with advanced skills and a stimulating environment that includes a garden with an outdoor classroom and a sensory room.

What it's like

Children are happy and well settled, showing good bonds with staff and confidence to seek help. Staff are kind and nurturing, consistently seeking consent for hygiene routines, which builds children's self-esteem. Despite recent staffing changes, staff know children well and adapt teaching to individual development stages within a calm environment with appropriate boundaries.

Purpose-built facilityLarge outdoor learning spaceSensory roomSchool readiness programmeTerm-time only

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

09:00-15:00, Monday-Friday, Term Time Only

Age range

2-4 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sallowbush Preschool

Last inspected 27 February 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and well settled, showing good bonds with staff and confidence to seek help. Staff are kind and nurturing, consistently seeking consent for hygiene routines, which builds children's self-esteem. Despite recent staffing changes, staff know children well and adapt teaching to individual development stages within a calm environment with appropriate boundaries.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider ensures that staff receive targeted training that helps them to understand the curriculum aims.
  • Staff are reflective practitioners who strive to improve children's experiences and receive regular supervision meetings.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support.
  • Staff help children build independence and confidence to do things for themselves.
  • Staff encourage children to explore slime, introduce descriptive words, and read stories to children, understanding the benefit of repetition.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff broaden ways to engage all children who speak English as an additional language in activities that build their understanding and confidence in English
  • 2enhance further the partnership working with parents so they all understand what their child's next steps in learning are and how to support ongoing learning at home.
Inspection #10391002 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children are happy to come and that they are well cared for

they receive updates about their child's day

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support. Staff help parents seek professional support, effectively implement interventions, and establish education, health and care plans where appropriate. Children benefit from the consistent approach and make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children gain increasing control of gross and fine motor skills. They have plenty of opportunities to practise climbing, running and jumping. They use a range of equipment that helps them develop balance, such as bicycles and a see-saw.

Parent Reviews of Sallowbush Preschool

2.5
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: February 2025

  • April 2025Good
  • February 2025Good

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