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Swan Pre-School # Swan Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 4 Shackleton Road, Rowner, Gosport, PO13 9SG · Hampshire Number of places 18 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Swan Pre-School, located in Gosport, Hampshire, is a well-established childcare setting that has been registered since 1992. It operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises, offering full day care for children aged 2 to 4 years. The pre-school has a total of 18 places and was caring for 13 children at the time of its latest inspection in April 2022. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for two, three, and four-year-olds. Swan Pre-School fosters an environment where children are happy, settled, and motivated to learn, with a strong focus on developing their independence and communication skills. The dedicated team, led by a newly appointed manager, continually works to improve the curriculum and offers a wide range of activities both indoors and outdoors, including creative play, yoga, and exploration of different cultures. The pre-school also prioritises effective safeguarding practices, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for all children. What it's like Children behave well and are happy and settled. They concentrate and keep on trying during activities they enjoy. Children celebrate their own and other children's achievements. They listen attentively to stories and join in with the parts they know. They also enjoy looking at books independently in a cosy den and playing imaginatively in the outdoor mud kitchen and a role play hairdressers. Good provision Happy and settled children Ambitious curriculum Strong communication skills Effective safeguarding Diverse learning experiences ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 1992 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Swan Pre-School Last inspected 12 April 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children behave well and are happy and settled. They concentrate and keep on trying during activities they enjoy. Children celebrate their own and other children's achievements. They listen attentively to stories and join in with the parts they know. They also enjoy looking at books independently in a cosy den and playing imaginatively in the outdoor mud kitchen and a role play hairdressers. Inspector highlights - Children behave well and are happy and settled. - Children learn about other cultures and beliefs through activities like celebrating Chinese New Year. - There are high expectations for all children and they develop the skills they need for the future, including core strength and pre-writing skills. - The newly appointed manager works well with staff to continually improve the curriculum and children's learning and development. - Staff successfully extend children's communication and language development, including using Makaton sign language. - Managers actively support staff professional development and access to training. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained staff and secure premises. - Children are encouraged to express their feelings and emotions, and staff work with parents to meet children's individual emotional needs. Areas to develop - 1 Consider ways to support children to develop the confidence to use their home languages in their play. - 2 Coach and support staff to support children's independence further. Inspection #10221218 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184140) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Swan Pre-School Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10221218 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184140)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109792) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=swan-pre-school-po13-9sg-109792) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager, who is the designated safeguarding lead, has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. All staff complete child protection training which includes the \\ Outdoor space Children often play imaginatively in an outdoor mud kitchen and a role play hairdressers. They also enjoy using sponge rollers and paint to make patterns on a large piece of paper attached to a garden fence. Inspection history Date: February 2010 - April 2022 Good - September 2019 Good - September 2018 Good - March 2018 Inadequate - November 2015 Good - February 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Swan Pre-School ### Is Swan Pre-School a day nursery or preschool? ### What is Swan Pre-School working on improving? ### From what age does Swan Pre-School accept children? ### How does Swan Pre-School support children with SEND? ### Where is Swan Pre-School located? ### What are the main strengths of Swan Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Gosport Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Swan Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Spoonbill Under 3's Gosport · PO13 9SG ](/nursery/spoonbill-under-3-s-po13-9sg-ey374116) - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Seahawk Under Fives Gosport · PO13 9RJ ](/nursery/seahawk-under-fives-po13-9rj-ey546951) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.3 mi ### Rosie's Little Blessings Nursery Gosport · PO13 9UA ](/nursery/rosie-s-little-blessings-nursery-limited-po13-9ua-2747729) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Steady-Steps Pre-School Gosport · PO13 0DH ](/nursery/steady-steps-pre-school-po13-0dh-ey364360) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Dinky Ducks Nursery and Pre - School Gosport · PO13 8AA ](/nursery/dinky-ducks-nursery-and-pre-school-po13-8aa-ey294995) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Merritime Nursery Gosport · PO12 3BY ](/nursery/merritime-nursery-po12-3by-2629128) [See all nurseries in Gosport →](/search?q=Gosport) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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