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St Barnabas Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.4(27 parent reviews) ·Queens Square, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4HY · Hertfordshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

St Barnabas Pre-School operates independently as a charity, utilising the halls of St Barnabas Church in Hemel Hempstead during school term times, Monday through Friday. The church itself, an Anglican institution within the Parish of Hemel Hempstead, has a rich history, with its foundation stone laid by Queen Elizabeth II in 1952.

Originally established to meet the spiritual needs of residents in the burgeoning new town, the church property includes modern facilities such as two halls predominantly used by the pre-school, a reception area, a prayer room, and a secure community garden, alongside kitchen and disabled toilet facilities. St Barnabas Pre-School can be contacted directly via phone numbers provided on the church's website or through its own dedicated website.

The church also participates in the Hemel Hempstead Team Ministry, serving various areas within the town.

Our ethos

The church itself believes in 'For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything' - Hebrews 3 v4, aiming to meet the spiritual needs of the people of Hemel Hempstead.

What it's like

Children are happy to attend this setting. They are friendly, settled and display a positive attitude to learning. Children form warm and strong relationships with the staff, who support their emotional well-being and resilience.

Charity-runChurch halls locationTerm-time only

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

school term time, Mondays through Fridays

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Barnabas Pre-School

Last inspected 28 March 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 attend this setting. They are friendly, settled and display a positive attitude to learning. Children form warm and strong relationships with the staff, who support their emotional well-being and resilience.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are friendly, settled and display a positive attitude to learning.
  • Staff often use visual prompts and cues to support children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children have good opportunities to stay active and build on their gross motor skills in the garden.
  • Leaders continuously strive to improve the quality of care and education to benefit all children.
  • Partnership with parents is effective, and parents feel supported and involved in their children's learning and development.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide opportunities for children to hear and learn a wider range of new words to extend their vocabulary, particularly for younger children and those who require extra support
  • 2strengthen the quality of teaching and education to ensure that all children are suitably challenged and benefit from extensive learning opportunities
Inspection #10276304 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff often use visual prompts and cues to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders offer additional support to children with SEND.

Outdoor space

In the garden, children explore resources and apparatus with great control and confidence. They learn to walk on large beams to support their balance, coordination and stamina.

Parent Reviews of St Barnabas Pre-School

4.4
(27)
Nicki Appleby
3 months ago

I was here to do a Rummage Sale for the local Girl Guides. The place is large with different rooms to use and a kitchen. I assume people can hire these out. Parking spaces are few but there is the local parade of shops next door where you can also park.

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Jill Woolley
7 years ago

The most welcoming Church I have been to and go to every time I am visiting relatives in Hemel. Every one is very friendly and the services are full of love for our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Jodie Baudains
7 years ago

Toddler group us welcoming, inclusive and varied. Highly recommended. The volunteers and vicar are so friendly

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Aaron O'Kelly
3 years ago

I got given free drinks and had a needle shoved in me. Overall a great Tuesday evening!

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Paul Boggis
7 years ago

Love it, it is My Church. It's where we go to share. Jesus is here. You are welcome too.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2004

  • May 2023Good
  • March 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • July 2017Good
  • May 2015Good
  • April 2015Good
  • February 2011Good
  • January 2011Good
  • December 2007Requires improvement
  • December 2004Good

Frequently asked about St Barnabas Pre-School

About the setting

St Barnabas Pre-School registered in 1987 and is situated in Hemel Hempstead. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time only, with sessions from 8.30am until 3.30pm. The pre-school employs 16 members of childcare staff, with 12 holding appropriate early years qualifications at levels 2, 3, 5 or 6. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
129390
Registered person
St Barnabas Pre-School Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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