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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. The Chapel In The Valley Pre School # The Chapel In The Valley Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · Corfe Mullen Baptist Church, Newtown Lane, Wimborne, BH21 3EY · Dorset Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Dorset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Chapel In The Valley Pre School, located in Wimborne, provides a calm and welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 4 years during term-time, operating from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Established in 2015, the pre-school received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 19th January 2023. The setting is known for its homely atmosphere, with staff organising the hall into distinct spaces, including a cosy book area, to promote a comfortable feel. Children are happy and engage in purposeful learning activities, developing creative skills through sticking and pretend play. The curriculum has a regular structure with both formal learning and free play, focusing on important concepts over extended periods, like safe resource usage and imaginative mark-making. Staff are enthusiastic and build good relationships with children, supporting new children to settle quickly. Provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is good; a knowledgeable SENCo quickly identifies children needing extra support, and staff work closely with other agencies, providing strong support to parents. The pre-school also effectively supports children with English as an additional language. A notable feature is the use of the local area for learning, including trips to the park. The owner utilises her adjacent field for outdoor activities, where children learn to climb, balance, jump from logs, care for a horse, and explore the natural world, discovering different plants. Leadership and management are good, with the owner providing regular staff supervisions and training opportunities, contributing to high staff well-being. What it's like Children are happy in this calm and welcoming pre-school, taking part in large group discussions and excitedly sharing news. Learning activities are purposeful, with children developing creative skills through sticking and engaging in pretend play. In the outdoor area, they experiment with ice and play with a toy kitchen, while also learning to climb, balance, and care for a horse in the owner's field. Calm and welcoming environment Purposeful learning activities Good behaviour Outdoor learning in owner's field Strong SEND provision Homely atmosphere ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Chapel In The Valley Pre School Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10264345 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208307)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490001) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-chapel-in-the-valley-pre-school-bh21-3ey-ey490001) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Chapel In The Valley Pre School Last inspected 19 January 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy in this calm and welcoming pre-school, taking part in large group discussions and excitedly sharing news. Learning activities are purposeful, with children developing creative skills through sticking and engaging in pretend play. In the outdoor area, they experiment with ice and play with a toy kitchen, while also learning to climb, balance, and care for a horse in the owner's field. Inspector highlights - Children are happy in this calm and welcoming pre-school. - Learning activities are purposeful and children develop creative skills. - Behaviour is very good and children take care of toys and tidy up. - The staff make the most of the local area for learning activities. - Children learn about the natural world and delight in discovering different types of plants. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the use of information from parents so all staff are fully aware of how to support each child's development - 2 sharpen teaching in mathematics to provide more opportunities for children to deepen their understanding of numbers and measures. Inspection #10264345 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208307) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is very knowledgeable and quickly identifies children who need additional support. Staff work closely with other agencies and swiftly put into place their recommendations, providing parents of children with SEND with a good level of support. Outdoor space In the outdoor area, children experiment with ice in big trays and play with the toy kitchen. The owner uses her field next to the pre-school for learning activities, where children learn to climb, balance and jump from logs with help from staff. They also learn how to safely care for her horse and learn about the natural world. Inspection history Date: June 2017 - January 2023 Good - June 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about The Chapel In The Valley Pre School ### Is The Chapel In The Valley Pre School Ofsted registered? ### How many children are on roll at The Chapel In The Valley Pre School? ### How does The Chapel In The Valley Pre School support children with SEND? ### What stands out about The Chapel In The Valley Pre School? ### What outdoor space does The Chapel In The Valley Pre School use? ### Is The Chapel In The Valley Pre School suitable for under-twos? ### Which funded places does The Chapel In The Valley Pre School accept? ## About the setting The Chapel In The Valley Pre School re-registered in 2015, having previously been registered as a partnership. It is located in Corfe Mullen, near Wimborne, Dorset. The pre-school is open during school term time from 8.30am to 3pm. The pre-school receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The pre-school owner, who is also the manager, holds a level 3 qualification in early years. She employs four members of staff; one is qualified at level 4, one at level 3, one at level 2 and one is currently completing a level 3 qualification. 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