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Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester # Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Scout Building, Thessaly Road, Cirencester, GL7 2NG · Gloucestershire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Stratton Pre-School in Cirencester is a well-established childcare setting registered in 2006, operating from The Scout Building on Thessaly Road. The pre-school received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on May 11, 2023, maintaining its previous good standing. The setting provides a warm and nurturing environment where children are welcomed by a kind staff team, helping them to settle promptly and explore a wide range of engaging activities. Staff provide reassurance and cuddles to new children, fostering emotional security. The pre-school offers full-day care from 9 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday, during term-time, catering for children aged 2 to 4 years with a total of 24 places. Children benefit from daily outdoor play opportunities, developing physical skills with encouragement from staff. The manager and deputy manager are passionate about providing the best possible experience for every child, with staff receiving regular training and supervision. The pre-school effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those receiving additional funding, ensuring targeted approaches to learning and development. What it's like Children are warmly welcomed into the setting by the nurturing and kind staff team. They settle promptly and are keen to explore the wide range of inviting activities on offer. Children who are new to the setting receive plenty of cuddles and reassurance from staff. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. Children benefit from daily opportunities for outdoor play, developing good physical skills with staff support. Nurturing environment Good physical development Effective SEND support Passionate leadership ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester Last inspected 11 May 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are warmly welcomed into the setting by the nurturing and kind staff team. They settle promptly and are keen to explore the wide range of inviting activities on offer. Children who are new to the setting receive plenty of cuddles and reassurance from staff. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. Children benefit from daily opportunities for outdoor play, developing good physical skills with staff support. Inspector highlights - Children are warmly welcomed into the setting by the nurturing and kind staff team, settling promptly, and engaging with a wide range of inviting activities. - Children benefit from daily outdoor play, developing good physical skills with staff support and encouragement. - The manager and deputy manager are passionate about ensuring every child has the best possible experience, with staff having a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities. - Staff effectively use assessments to identify what children know and can do, planning for future learning goals and focusing interactions to ensure good progress. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support, with a dedicated special educational needs coordinator working closely with parents and professionals. - Parents speak highly of the setting, feeling well-informed about their child's progress and valuing the supportive nature of the staff. - Older children are successfully supported to be ready for the move to school, displaying high levels of independence and managing personal care. - The manager shares information with parents about healthy and nutritious lunch box ideas, and children are encouraged to select fruit for their snack. - The setting's premises are safe and secure, with risk assessments in place for indoor and outdoor environments, and robust recruitment procedures. - All staff have a secure knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and procedures. - The setting has successfully continued to meet the "Good" rating from its previous inspection. - The manager and staff team are reflective, accurately identifying strengths and areas for improvement, like the recent review of the snack-time routine to promote focus and improve eating habits. - Children develop mathematical skills and knowledge, thinking and predicting as they complete puzzles and accurately counting up to 26. Areas to develop - 1 Enhance self-evaluation procedures to include parents' views to inspire further improvements and promote the best possible outcomes for children. - 2 Consider further ways to promote children's awareness of the benefits of healthy choices to fully support their understanding of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Inspection #10279774 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220363) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10279774 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220363)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334210) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=stratton-pre-school-cirencester-gl7-2ng-ey334210) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding, such as early years pupil premium, receive effective support from the staff team. Outdoor space Children benefit from daily opportunities for outdoor play where they develop good physical skills, with staff offering lots of support and encouragement as children walk across balance beams and climb ladders. ## Parent Reviews of Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUUZEqeKtWdqO1eCYL-fnnTGLmCyV5Wa9KuSZhDTbiUppQ3yJU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Worster 2 years ago My child loves going here and has learnt so much and he's made some really good friends. He's definitely ready for school now thanks to the excellent staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqejRqVm13RRAB!2m1!1s0x48711434c470a825:0x453c5660d1077118) Reviews from Google for Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4988957461043441944&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2012 - May 2023 Good - September 2017 Good - February 2015 Good - April 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester ### How does Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester support children with SEND? ### What is Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester working on improving? ### How was Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester rated by Ofsted? ### What are the main strengths of Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester? ### Is Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cirencester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Stratton Pre-School, Cirencester. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Acorns Nursery School Cirencester · GL7 2BN 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/acorns-nursery-school-ltd-gl7-2bn) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Key Steps Day Nursery Cirencester · GL7 1QZ 4.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/key-steps-day-nursery-gl7-1qz-2630882) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Edward Bears Private Daycare Cirencester · GL7 1ES 4.5(39 reviews) ](/nursery/edward-bears-private-daycare-gl7-1es-2782408) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Bingham Kindergarten Cirencester · GL7 1JT ](/nursery/bingham-kindergarten-gl7-1jt-ey475640) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### The Farm Nursery Cirencester · GL7 5HF 4.5(457 reviews) ](/nursery/the-farm-nursery-gl7-5hf-ey554132) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Tiny Tots Nursery Cirencester · GL7 1YA ](/nursery/tiny-tots-nursery-at-rugrats-and-half-pints-gl7-1ya-2639352) [See all nurseries in Cirencester →](/search?q=Cirencester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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