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St Philips Preschool # St Philips Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · St Philips Church Hall, Beechcroft Road, Swindon, SN2 7RE · Swindon Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Swindon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Philip's Preschool, situated in Upper Stratton, offers a nurturing and stimulating early years environment for children aged two until they transition to primary school. The preschool focuses on fostering a language-rich atmosphere to develop essential communication skills crucial for all aspects of learning. Their experienced team provides dedicated care and education within a play-based framework, ensuring children thrive and enjoy their time. St Philip's Preschool holds a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, reflecting their commitment to high-quality childcare and education. The facility operates from St Philip's Church Hall and is dedicated to creating a safe and engaging space for young learners, as evidenced by positive parent testimonials and Ofsted observations. They also provide comprehensive information on fees and government funding options to support families in accessing their services. Our ethos St Philip's Preschool is committed to fostering a language-rich atmosphere to develop essential communication skills and provides dedicated care and education within a play-based framework. They aim to create a safe and engaging space for young learners. What it's like Children thrive and thoroughly enjoy attending this friendly and welcoming pre-school, forming strong bonds with exceptionally caring staff. They settle quickly, feel secure, and grow in confidence, eagerly exploring activities that interest and excite them. Children behave very well, learning to share and treating others with kindness and respect. Play-based learning Language-rich environment Ofsted "Good" rating Accepts government funding ## Pricing & funding This nursery charges flat rates for three-hour sessions, with pricing structured by age group. Fees cover morning or afternoon sessions, with double sessions available for all-day care. A breakfast club is also available for an additional charge, and parents can choose to pay fees weekly or monthly. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Standard sessions are three hours long (morning or afternoon). - Fees can be paid on a weekly or monthly basis. - Breakfast club is charged as an additional rate per session. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Philips Preschool Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10215361 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188705)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541451) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.stphilipspreschool.co.uk/) St Philips Church Hall, Beechcroft Road, Swindon, SN2 7RE [© 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#/-1.76811/51.58863/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Swindon - [Day nurseries in Swindon](/search?q=Swindon) - [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-philips-preschool-sn2-7re-2541451) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday 8:45am - 2:45pm Age range 2 years to school age Term time / All Year Term Time Session types morning, afternoon, all-day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Philips Preschool Last inspected 13 June 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 thrive and thoroughly enjoy attending this friendly and welcoming pre-school, forming strong bonds with exceptionally caring staff. They settle quickly, feel secure, and grow in confidence, eagerly exploring activities that interest and excite them. Children behave very well, learning to share and treating others with kindness and respect. Inspector highlights - The owner is caring, dedicated and aspirational, with children's well-being at the heart of all she does. - Staff build on what children know and can do, planning challenging activities to meet each child's needs. - Staff work in close partnership with parents, sharing information and helping them support children's learning at home. - Staff support children's speech development very well, introducing new words and providing opportunities to use them in play. - Children develop a love of books, which are everywhere, inside and in the garden, and are often linked to activities. - Children develop skills needed for reading and writing, through playful activities and mark-making. - Staff help children learn about healthy choices, advising parents and promoting healthy eating habits. - Children are active and choose to play outside for lengthy periods. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff skills so they consistently give children enough time to think and express their own ideas - 2 provide wider opportunities for children to move in different and challenging ways to enhance support for their developing gross motor skills. Inspection #10215361 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188705) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the pre-school and the 'warm support' of the staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision For children with language difficulties, staff give targeted support, including securing specialist help if needed. Outdoor space Children are active and choose to play outside for lengthy periods. Once a week, they visit a nearby play park. However, not all children have sufficient opportunities to climb, balance, pedal and move in different and challenging ways. ## Parent Reviews of St Philips Preschool 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLVU7i_tz8oJAtWemUBB-UvvIfGOhZX5ZExjGzadgvznQvm8g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) HOLLIE GOUGH 2 years ago Attended here as a child and all the teachers are so friendly, warm and welcoming. Very well run by the manager, I will also recommend to others & send my future children here :-) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5MXJ1aDZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871467f04f87bbd:0x870e4151e0bb1f5d) Reviews from Google for St Philips Preschool. 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