Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (term time only)
Shepherdswell Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Kent
About this day nursery
Shepherdswell Preschool operates during term time, following Kent County Council's schedule, approximately 38 weeks a year. The preschool is located in the Village Hall, Cox Hill, Shepherdswell, Dover, CT15 7NN.
They cater to preschoolers and are registered for Early Education entitlement funding, including both 15 and 30 hours for eligible parents. The preschool also accepts "Free for 2 funding" for disadvantaged two-year-olds, as well as Early Years Pupil Premium and Disability Access Fund to support children with specific needs.
" They are also affiliated with the Early Years Alliance and operate as a registered charity. The preschool provides various session durations throughout the week, offering flexibility for families.
Parents are required to provide their child's birth certificate or passport for age verification and complete a parental declaration form for funding. The preschool emphasises open communication regarding absences and financial matters, operating a monthly billing system.
What it's like
Children demonstrate that they feel happy and safe on arrival at the pre-school and separate quickly form their parents at the main door. They instinctively know the routine as they independently find their pegs and self-register their names on the tree. Children swiftly settle and engage in play with their peers. They freely explore what is on offer.
Term-time onlyOFSTED GoodRegistered CharityEarly Years Alliance member
Pricing & funding
Fees are charged on an hourly basis. A voluntary weekly consumable fee is requested to cover healthy snacks and cooking activities. Sessions between 8:30am and 9:00am are chargeable and cannot be funded through Free Early Education.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Voluntary weekly consumable fee covers healthy snacks and cooking activities.
- The 8:30am to 9:00am session is chargeable and not included in Free Early Education funding.
Key facts
Session types
8:30am - 9:00am, 9:00am - 12:00pm, 9:00am - 1:00pm, 9:00am - 3:00pm, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Age range
2-4 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
1972
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Shepherdswell Preschool
Last inspected 9 December 2022 · Nicky Webb
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 demonstrate that they feel happy and safe on arrival at the pre-school and separate quickly form their parents at the main door. They instinctively know the routine as they independently find their pegs and self-register their names on the tree. Children swiftly settle and engage in play with their peers. They freely explore what is on offer.
Inspector highlights
- Staff know their key children very well and plan activities to support and extend their interests.
- Children have access to resources to support their early writing skills.
- Children are confident learners who manage their own behaviour well.
- Staff support children well to become independent in their self-care routines.
- The manager implements a thorough staff induction programme and regularly carries out staff supervision meetings.
Areas to develop
- 1further support children's early literacy skills and develop their understanding of how marks carry meanings
- 2embed training to improve teaching and develop children's understanding of other cultures and religions.
Inspection #10264433 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Any gaps in learning are quickly identified through thorough assessments and targeted intervention is successful in ensuring these gaps are quickly closed.
Outdoor space
Children had shown a keen interest in frozen water that they discovered in the garden. Staff extended this well by freezing natural objects overnight and children were excited and curious to explore the activity, as they used different tools to successfully to break the ice.
Parent Reviews of Shepherdswell Preschool
5.0
(1)
David Vinden
7 years ago
Fantastic staff fantastic preschool
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Inspection history
Date: September 2004
- January 2023Good
- December 2022Good
- July 2017Good
- June 2017Good
- April 2015Good
- March 2015Good
- June 2010Good
- March 2007Requires improvement
- September 2004Requires improvement
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