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South Moreton Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
·High Street, South Moreton, Didcot, OX11 9AG · Oxfordshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

South Moreton Preschool, situated in Didcot, OX11 9AG, offers a nurturing and welcoming environment for children aged 2-5 years. Located within the grounds of South Moreton Primary School, the preschool provides flexible sessions during term time, including a breakfast club, early start, morning, lunch, and afternoon sessions.

The curriculum focuses on inclusive learning, fostering a friendly atmosphere with access to a spacious garden. They accommodate various government funding schemes, such as 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, universal 15 hours for 3- and 4-year-olds, and the 30-hour extended entitlement for working parents.

The preschool is dedicated to supporting families with childcare costs, also accepting Tax-Free Childcare. Parents are encouraged to book a minimum of two sessions across different days.

The setting emphasises punctuality for drop-off and pick-up due to shared school safeguarding policies.

What it's like

Children are happy to arrive and confidently separate from parents, greeted warmly by staff who help them feel secure. Staff teach children about changing seasons and the importance of sun protection when playing outside. Children demonstrate highly positive attitudes to learning, supported by staff modelling good manners and planning activities based on their existing knowledge and abilities.

Flexible sessionsGovernment funding acceptedSpacious garden

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on an hourly rate for children aged 2 to 4 years, with a higher rate for ad-hoc hours. Early Start and Breakfast Club sessions are billed separately per session. Government funding is accepted for core hours, but cannot be applied to early start or breakfast sessions.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Registration fee is refundable on the first invoice or if the nursery cannot offer a place.
  • Registration fee is non-refundable if an offered place is declined.
  • Fees must be booked and paid for in advance to secure the standard rate.
  • Government funding is accepted for 2-4 year olds, but not for Breakfast Club or Early Start sessions.
  • Childcare vouchers are accepted as a form of payment.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, term time only. Sessions include: Breakfast Club (8am-9am), Early Start (8:35am-9am), AM Session (9am-12pm), Lunch Session (12-1pm), PM Session (1pm-3pm).

Session types

Breakfast Club, Early Start, AM Session, Lunch Session, PM Session

Food

Parents to provide packed lunch for Lunch Session.

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1978

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for South Moreton Preschool

Last inspected 22 June 2023

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 are happy to arrive and confidently separate from parents, greeted warmly by staff who help them feel secure. Staff teach children about changing seasons and the importance of sun protection when playing outside. Children demonstrate highly positive attitudes to learning, supported by staff modelling good manners and planning activities based on their existing knowledge and abilities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from meaningful learning across the early years foundation stage curriculum.
  • The manager provides effective support, leads activities, and models teaching.
  • Children demonstrate their positive attitudes to learning through high levels of curiosity and concentration.
  • Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct.
  • A well-established key-person system helps children form secure attachments and promotes their well-being and independence.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend training and coaching strategies for staff to build their confidence and skills further and provide more effective support for children.
Inspection #10294128 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager uses observations of children and knowledge shared with parents and agencies to plan and support the emotional development of the children.

Outdoor space

Staff help children learn that they need to wear sun hats and put on sun cream before playing outside, which promotes their good health. When playing outside, children learn to ask others if they can have a turn on their favourite bicycle.

Inspection history

Date: November 2008

  • July 2023Good
  • June 2023Good
  • November 2019Good
  • October 2019Good
  • November 2018Requires improvement
  • October 2015Good
  • October 2015Good
  • December 2014Requires improvement
  • November 2014Requires improvement
  • January 2009Good
  • November 2008Good

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