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The Forest Pre-School at Copythorne and Embers

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
·Copythorne Scout Hut, Romsey Road, Southampton, SO40 2PB · Hampshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this early years setting

The Forest Pre-School at Copythorne and Embers is a childcare provider in Southampton for children aged two to five. It is open all year round, from Monday to Friday, between 9.15am and 3.15pm. The provision is based around outdoor activity, and children walk to a nearby woodland area for forest school play. In this environment, children engage in physical development, using swings and climbing on tree trunks.

The pre-school was rated 'Good' by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023. The inspector found that children arrive happy, settle easily, and develop positive attitudes to learning. Staff support communication skills by introducing new vocabulary and singing songs. The report noted that children explore independently and show resilience during their play. According to Ofsted, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle into the secure assembly area before walking to the woodland for forest school play. Staff introduce new vocabulary and sing songs, developing children's communication, language, and understanding of wildlife. Children learn well, exploring independently and collaboratively with resilience to adapt their play.

Outdoors-focused curriculumStrong parent partnershipsGood progress for SENDCommunication skills encouraged

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 9.15am to 3.15pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Forest Pre-School at Copythorne and Embers

Last inspected 23 March 2023 · Lindsay Osman

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

Children arrive happy and settle into the secure assembly area before walking to the woodland for forest school play. Staff introduce new vocabulary and sing songs, developing children's communication, language, and understanding of wildlife. Children learn well, exploring independently and collaboratively with resilience to adapt their play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy and settle easily.
  • Staff introduce new vocabulary and sing songs to develop communication skills.
  • Children explore independently and show resilience in their play.
  • Children behave well and develop positive attitudes to learning.
  • Children, including those with SEND, make good progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to build on children's ability to think more deeply.
Inspection #10266182 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

would not have got to the stages that they are at without them

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children walk to a woodland area for forest school play. The woodland environment promotes children's natural curiosity. The natural environment provides many opportunities for physical development, with children accessing swings and skilfully climbing on tree trunks.

Inspection history

Date: March 2023

  • May 2023Good
  • March 2023Good

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