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Steeple Aston Pre-School # Steeple Aston Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Fir Lane, Steeple Aston, Bicester, OX25 4SF · Oxfordshire Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Oxfordshire 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 Steeple Aston Pre-School, a not-for-profit organisation, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children in the rural village of Steeple Aston. Operating from a purpose-built Victorian school that has been modernised and extended, the pre-school provides a familiar setting that aids children's transition to primary school, especially as it serves as a feeder to Dr Radcliffe's Primary School. The curriculum is designed to encourage problem-solving through experimentation and activity, recognising that the learning process is as important as the outcome. The pre-school emphasises creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where children are motivated by a diverse range of activities. Parents consistently praise the dedicated staff for their caring approach and the positive impact on their children's confidence and independence. The pre-school is committed to providing a happy and inclusive experience for all children and their families, with an adaptable and responsive approach to individual needs, such as those of LGBT families. They focus on delivering a natural and enjoyable learning experience, ensuring children are settled and thrive emotionally and academically. Our ethos Our core principles include staff working hard to ensure a safe and supportive environment, children being stimulated by a wide range of activities, encouragement to solve problems through experimentation, trial and error, and learning that there is more than one way to achieve a goal, with the process being as important as the result. We also have outstanding procedures for managing times of transition, such as settling children into the pre-school. What it's like Children develop warm, caring and nurturing relationships with staff. Staff adapt the environment and activities to ease children's transition, and children respond to staff's high expectations for their behaviour. Children have well-developed independence skills, keen to serve their own snack and show off their 'magic trick' for putting on coats. Not-for-profit Rural village setting Feeder pre-school to primary school Emphasis on playful problem-solving Supportive and inclusive environment ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Age range 3 months+ Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Steeple Aston Pre-School Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10217122 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202082)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555200) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=steeple-aston-pre-school-ox25-4sf-ey555200) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Steeple Aston Pre-School Last inspected 9 November 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children develop warm, caring and nurturing relationships with staff. Staff adapt the environment and activities to ease children's transition, and children respond to staff's high expectations for their behaviour. Children have well-developed independence skills, keen to serve their own snack and show off their 'magic trick' for putting on coats. Inspector highlights - Managers have worked effectively with the committee to address weaknesses identified at the last inspection. - Staff ensure planned activities are appropriate for children's next steps in learning and use parent information to plan exciting opportunities. - Staff provide good opportunities for children to develop understanding of mathematical concepts. - Children have positive attitudes to their learning and show good levels of concentration and engagement. - Staff develop positive partnerships with parents, offering suggestions for learning at home and a lending library. Areas to develop - 1 deploy staff more effectively during outdoor play and share best practice to help ensure all children benefit from high-quality interactions and levels of challenge during this time. Inspection #10217122 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202082) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff promptly recognise when extra support is required, adapting the environment and activities to meet individual children's needs. Outdoor space During free outdoor play, staff could be deployed more effectively to ensure that all children benefit from consistently high-quality interactions and levels of challenge. ## Parent Reviews of Steeple Aston Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV0tWlFPr-lYMWsR5Jl5YOWMBB-gX5zBItvkxuDcpz-03ys2MsP=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucy Gillam 3 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GUlZXeEZiVXBTV0ZsSldGOHllRFZIUVdkNlptYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876d9873bfcd0cf:0x39108496e4e0a4ab) Reviews from Google for Steeple Aston Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4111932243409151147&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022 Date: November 2021 - November 2022 Good - November 2021 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Steeple Aston Pre-School ### What stands out about Steeple Aston Pre-School? ### How does settling in work at Steeple Aston Pre-School? ### What size of nursery is Steeple Aston Pre-School? ### How is SEND support handled at Steeple Aston Pre-School? ## About the setting Steeple Aston Pre-School re-registered in 2018 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The pre-school is located in Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire, and is open on weekdays from 8.50am to 2.50pm during school term times. It accepts funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four. Seven staff work directly with children, with six holding level 3 qualifications and the manager holding a level 5 qualification. 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