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St. Osmund's Preschool # St. Osmund's Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · St. Osmund's Preschool, Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SG · Wiltshire Number of places 104 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Wiltshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Osmund's Preschool, a charity-run organisation located in Salisbury, offers affordable childcare and wraparound care within the grounds of St Osmund's Primary School. The preschool caters to a culturally diverse community, valuing and integrating different backgrounds into its daily routines. Children are encouraged to learn from one another, and the dedicated staff focus on individual interests to help each child achieve their full potential. St Osmund's Preschool aims to provide an inclusive and nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and develop. The preschool also offers various funding options to make childcare accessible to more families and regularly participates in fundraising initiatives. What it's like Children arrive ready to learn at this welcoming and diverse pre-school, quickly settling into a good balance of adult-led and self-chosen activities. They enjoy using varied resources both indoors and outside, which support their learning and imaginative play. Children are well-behaved and develop good social skills. Charity-run Culturally diverse setting Affordable childcare ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at an hourly rate based on two age brackets. An optional termly fee is requested for snack contributions, though parents may choose to provide their own instead. Invoices are subject to late payment fees if not paid within seven days. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Hourly fees are tiered by age band. - Optional termly snack contribution, or parents can bring in snacks aligned with the healthy eating policy. - A late payment fee is applied to invoices remaining unpaid after seven days. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am - 6.15pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am - 5.15pm on Friday Age range 2-4 year olds Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St. Osmund's Preschool Last inspected 17 March 2022 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 arrive ready to learn at this welcoming and diverse pre-school, quickly settling into a good balance of adult-led and self-chosen activities. They enjoy using varied resources both indoors and outside, which support their learning and imaginative play. Children are well-behaved and develop good social skills. Inspector highlights - Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities and those who are learning English as an additional language. - Staff implement a well-planned curriculum that enables children to make good progress from their starting points. - The pre-school stayed open during the COVID-19 pandemic to support vulnerable children and provided activities and support to families during lockdown. - Staff know children very well which enables them to plan carefully for the next steps in each one's individual development and use effective teaching methods. - The acting management team and staff have worked hard to maintain standards and support families and children through a difficult period, sharing a clear ethos of 'nurture, learn, grow'. Areas to develop - 1 build on the existing support for the communication skills of those with delayed speech and those who are learning English as an additional language to help them make even better progress - 2 provide more opportunities for children to learn about, and value, their own cultural backgrounds and those of others. Inspection #10230822 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181994) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St. Osmund's Preschool Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10230822 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181994)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY357437) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://stosmundspreschoolandsunshineclubs.co.uk/) St. Osmund's Preschool, Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SG Opening hours 7.30am - 6.15pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am - 5.15pm on Friday [© 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#/-1.79414/51.0626/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Salisbury - [Day nurseries in Salisbury](/search?q=Salisbury) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-osmund-s-preschool-sp1-2sg-ey357437) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities. Although some staff have been trained to use sign language as an additional method to support children who need extra support with their language skills, they are not currently doing so. Outdoor space Children enjoy using the varied range of resources indoors and outside which support their learning and imaginative play. For example, they play in the garden centre which has been created to encourage imaginative play. Staff ensure children who live in flats without gardens have plenty of opportunities to play outside. Inspection history Date: April 2011 - March 2022 Good - May 2018 Outstanding - May 2014 Outstanding - April 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about St. Osmund's Preschool ### What is St. Osmund's Preschool's Ofsted rating? ### How much does St. Osmund's Preschool cost? ### Does St. Osmund's Preschool accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for St. Osmund's Preschool? ### Who runs St. Osmund's Preschool? ### How does St. Osmund's Preschool support children with special educational needs or disabilities? ### How does St. Osmund's Preschool support outdoor play? ### How does St. Osmund's Preschool support families during difficult times? ### How can I contact St. Osmund's Preschool? ## About the setting St. Osmund's Pre-School registered in 1985 and re-registered at new premises in 2011. The pre-school is open five days a week from 9am until 3pm and also runs out-of-school care before and after school and during school holidays. The pre-school receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are 10 members of staff, of whom nine have appropriate qualifications. 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