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The Coppice Pre-School and OSC # The Coppice Pre-School and OSC Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Smallwood C Of E Primary Academy, Cheshire, CW11 2UR · Cheshire East Number of places 48 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Cheshire East 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 The Coppice Pre-School and Out of School Club, located in a classroom within Smallwood Academy, offers childcare for children aged 2-11 years old. The facility operates 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. The pre-school caters to children aged 2-5, focusing on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to prepare them for formal schooling in a playful and engaging environment. They maintain ratios of 1:4 for two-year-olds and 1:8 for three-to-five-year-olds. The club leverages its location to ensure a smooth transition for children moving into Smallwood Academy's Reception class and provides a familiar setting for out-of-school care. Outdoor play is encouraged, with access to the school's extensive outdoor area. A key worker system is in place to support each child's development and to foster communication with parents. The ParentZone app further enhances parental involvement by providing updates on their child's day, development observations, and direct communication with staff. Before official enrolment, children undergo a settling-in period with free trial sessions to help them acclimate to the setting and routines. The Coppice provides nutritious snacks following government guidelines and accommodates various dietary requirements; pre-school children can bring packed lunches or purchase hot dinners from the school. The Out of School Club offers breakfast sessions with included breakfast and a light tea for late after-school sessions. During school holidays, a Holiday Club is available for children aged 2-11, offering a diverse range of activities and flexible booking options, including last-minute hourly sessions. Our ethos The Coppice Pre-School and Out of School Club focuses on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to prepare children for formal schooling in a playful and engaging environment. They utilise a key worker system to support child development and foster parent communication, and encourage outdoor play. What it's like The enthusiastic staff build close bonds with children at this nurturing setting. Children are eager to attend and feel settled and safe. The curriculum plans to support all areas of children's learning, focusing on skills for school transition. Rural setting EYFS curriculum Integrated with primary school ParentZone app for communication Holiday Club ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured by individual sessions for pre-school, out of school, and holiday clubs. Rates vary depending on the session length and booking regularity. Fees are inclusive of consumables and are reviewed annually in April. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees are inclusive of wipes, creams, snacks, sun cream, and Calpol. - A 10% sibling discount applies to the lower fee. - Accepts bank transfers, cheques, and cash. - Fees are reviewed annually in April. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Coppice Pre-School and OSC Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10359745 Lead inspector Lynn Richards Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262238)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540448) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-coppice-pre-school-and-osc-cw11-2ur-ey540448) ## Key facts Food Snacks provided, hot dinners available from school or packed lunch brought from home Opening hours 7:30am – 6:00pm, 51 weeks of the year Age range 2-11 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Coppice Pre-School and OSC Last inspected 18 October 2024 · Lynn Richards Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend The enthusiastic staff build close bonds with children at this nurturing setting. Children are eager to attend and feel settled and safe. The curriculum plans to support all areas of children's learning, focusing on skills for school transition. Inspector highlights - The leadership of the setting is good. Staff are supported through regular supervision sessions and team meetings. - The daily routine is planned well. Staff have developed innovative ways of helping children to remain engaged throughout the day. - Physical development is promoted well. Children take part in physical development sessions where they are encouraged to jump, crawl and stretch. - Children have many opportunities to build their mathematical knowledge. They are encouraged to sort, match and count as they play. - Partnership with parents is good. Children's next steps are shared with parents along with ideas for supporting learning at home. Areas to develop - 1 allow children sufficient time to complete tasks for themselves to encourage them to persevere and to support their increasing independence - 2 strengthen links with the other settings that children attend to support a more consistent approach to their care and learning. Inspection #10359745 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262238) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with specialists to ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Children benefit from outdoor experiences. They are delighted as they explore the 'spiky' outer shell of conkers. Staff help children to compare this with the 'smooth' conker they find inside, and children expand their vocabulary as they learn about nature. ## Parent Reviews of The Coppice Pre-School and OSC 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU6t6Ja-sLjJi1pDYkf5YT4XSNaHSCm2x34s3evWcCszq8_Oegv=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marion Behrens 3 months ago My daughter has been attending Coppice Pre-school since September 2024 and is so happy there. She is always looking forward to her Coppice days and has made lots of friends. The teachers are brilliant and extremely attentive. I would absolutely recommend this setting [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GUE5WWlJiRFZTYlU1cmNHZHRXbWxwVDJrNWJHYxAB!2m1!1s0x487a5ba66bb0506d:0x3e5c6b5a61b31ee0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLCUBcB0faoAQOlr1brePUFgBL46j5tigVi5yzRHh0CFJS6dQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emily Taylor 3 months ago Amazing pre school with such caring teachers. My Son attended for 18 months and now my Daughter attends and both love/loved there time there. Great communication via the parent app as well as daily at pick up and drop off. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205VmIxQnZjbXhmV25Kb1NYaFViMmRJZW1rdE4xRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a5ba66bb0506d:0x3e5c6b5a61b31ee0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVrpe3_6y8-qBoTimblk01G50vwast4vkZaDsxqegooTYYjZ55wEQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Suzi Baker 3 months ago Excellent setting, our children love it. The staff are so warm and friendly. Highly recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SdGRURnlUemcwWWxsa1JHMUJlVlpIVEhwNlZVRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a5ba66bb0506d:0x3e5c6b5a61b31ee0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKk8AkvIeMM0_nMm3aDPEzCzTa-r-wx7zlpgb6SppLB_7-x2so=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jamie Knowlson 3 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOTVlrTkpaMU0wU21GSVJFd3hUMjVhY1c1TVdWRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a5ba66bb0506d:0x3e5c6b5a61b31ee0) Reviews from Google for The Coppice Pre-School and OSC. 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