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The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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4.0(4 parent reviews) ·Abingdon Kindergarten, 43 Loyd Close, Abingdon, OX14 1XR · Oxfordshire
Number of places
75 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong is a childcare setting in Abingdon rated Good by Ofsted. Despite a complaint received in March 2026 regarding staff ratios, suitability of premises, and safeguarding policies, the kindergarten demonstrated proactive engagement with Ofsted.

They notified Ofsted of significant events in February 2026, fulfilling their legal responsibility. Following a regulatory visit, Ofsted identified areas for improvement, particularly concerning support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), safe sleeping arrangements, and robust risk assessments for younger children.

The kindergarten swiftly implemented improvements, including staff training and professional advice for SEND, revised sleeping procedures, and updated risk assessments. Their responsiveness ensured they met safeguarding and welfare requirements, and their Ofsted registration remains current.

This commitment to continuous improvement highlights their dedication to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all children.

Good Ofsted ratingComplaint resolvedSafeguarding metSEND support improvedRobust risk assessments
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong

Last inspected 29 August 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

Actions the provider must take

  • Ensure there are effective arrangements in place to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and ensure their individual needs are met with considerations for their safety.
  • Ensure the sleeping arrangements are safe, with consideration for children's health and safety.
  • Ensure that robust risk assessments are implemented, and that they effectively identify, minimise or remove all potential hazards in the environment, particularly in the spaces used by younger children.

Inspector highlights

  • On 9 March 2026, Ofsted received concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to staff; child ratios and safety and suitability of premises.
  • On 5 and 26 February 2026, the provider notified Ofsted about matters relating to safeguarding policies and procedures and suitable people, fulfilling their legal responsibility.
  • On 12 March 2026, Ofsted carried out a regulatory visit and found the provider was not meeting some requirements, issuing actions.
  • By 27 March 2026, the provider confirmed improvements in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, reviewing sleeping procedures, and amending risk assessments.
  • Ofsted is satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised.
  • The provider is still registered with Ofsted.
Inspection #10364407 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The provider has improved arrangements to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through staff training and seeking help from outside professionals. Their individual needs are now met with consideration for their safety.

Parent Reviews of The Abingdon Kindergarten - Long Furlong

4.0
(4)
Tara Asamoah
8 years ago

Excellent!! This nursery was fantastic with my son whom is autistic they went above & beyond of what was required of them & were extremely kind & caring towards my son

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Tim Ford
7 years ago

What a great way to spend a bank holiday weekend listening to your alarm going off!!! Sort it out!!!!

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Inspection history

Date: September 2009

  • August 2024Good
  • August 2022Good
  • October 2017Good
  • April 2013Good
  • October 2010Good
  • September 2009Good

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