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The Hullbridge Preschool # The Hullbridge Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Dec 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Riverside Primary School, Ferry Road, Hockley, SS5 6ND · Essex Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Essex 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 Hullbridge Pre-school, located in Hullbridge, Essex, welcomes children from the age of two to five. The facility boasts two spacious and well-lit classrooms, complete with dedicated areas for creative activities, reading, and snacks, alongside purpose-built toilets and washbasins. Additionally, it offers a large, secure, all-weather outdoor play area, creating an ideal environment for play-based learning throughout the year. The preschool operates as an educational charity (registration number: 1151931) and maintains strong ties with the local Riverside Primary School. An Ofsted "Outstanding" rating was achieved in 2023, reflecting its commitment to high-quality early years education based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The preschool emphasises learning through play, offering a diverse range of resources to foster independent exploration. With a stable and experienced team, including one staff member with over 30 years of service, they strive to build strong relationships with children and their families, supporting each child's unique learning journey and encouraging parental engagement. Our ethos The Hullbridge Pre-school is committed to high-quality early years education based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They emphasise play-based learning, fostering independent exploration through a diverse range of resources, and supporting each child's unique learning journey. What it's like Staff provide a wonderfully warm and welcoming environment for children, who are supported to feel safe and secure and behave exceptionally well. Children show kindness to others, demonstrate empathy, and have positive attitudes to learning, making independent choices and leading their own play within an ambitious curriculum delivered by highly skilled staff. Ofsted Outstanding Play-based learning Educational charity ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://thehullbridgepreschool.co.uk/about-us/the-session) ## Key facts Session types Morning Session, Lunch Club, All Day Session Opening hours 9am-3pm everyday Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Hullbridge Preschool Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10307897 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237229)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469576) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-hullbridge-preschool-ss5-6nd-ey469576) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Hullbridge Preschool Last inspected 7 December 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Staff provide a wonderfully warm and welcoming environment for children, who are supported to feel safe and secure and behave exceptionally well. Children show kindness to others, demonstrate empathy, and have positive attitudes to learning, making independent choices and leading their own play within an ambitious curriculum delivered by highly skilled staff. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from fresh air and exercise as they play outside, running and climbing with enthusiasm. - Children are becoming incredibly independent and capable of managing their personal needs, such as putting on their coats and footwear. - Children are very well equipped with the emotional language to express how they feel, using a collection of coloured monsters that link to emotions. - Children learn about their community through visits to the library and parks, and by displaying local landmarks in the setting. - Children are supported to develop exceptional communication and language through a language-rich environment where staff narrate alongside their play, weaving in new words. Inspection #10307897 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237229) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the pre-school. In particular they express happiness about the progress children have made with speech and language. > Parents comment that the communication from the pre-school is excellent. They feel very informed about what their children are learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work in close partnership with external agencies. The shared approach to children Outdoor space Children benefit from fresh air and exercise as they play outside. They run and climb with enthusiasm and demonstrate a strong urge to be physically active as they swing on a large tyre and pedal bicycles. ## Parent Reviews of The Hullbridge Preschool 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIuMlYj8ydXXos7_KoP-CfRJQz23MaL0uKcIrgkVLdIcGaUag=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Laura Oakman 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvbDhIZy1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8dcf7bc306315:0x2f6748267264cc58) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVkmSM2pT5rXv8kAiMqrXhceEbAg6FkJBq7PyS96H8CDHKy37a5uQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Catherine Jones 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBOXVhSV93RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8dcf7bc306315:0x2f6748267264cc58) Reviews from Google for The Hullbridge Preschool. 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