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The Lighthouse Preschool & After School Club

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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5.0(2 Google reviews) ·Junction 6, Everest Community Academy, Basingstoke, RG24 9UP · Hampshire
Number of places
52 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Hampshire

About this early years setting

The Lighthouse Learning Hub in Basingstoke is a Christian, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to inspiring and guiding children to become confident individuals. The hub provides a range of educational services, including a preschool for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years old, offering both funded and non-funded hours.

They also specialise in providing one-on-one or small group tutoring for children with additional learning needs, such as dyslexia, with individually tailored intervention programmes. Outdoor learning is a core component, with a dedicated "Wonderful Outdoor World" space where older children engage in activities based on the Forest School ethos.

Additionally, the hub offers after-school learning for primary school-aged children, focusing on enhancing Maths and English skills in an interactive way. All surplus funds are reinvested back into the community, reflecting their commitment to local support and development.

Our ethos

The Lighthouse Learning Hub is a Christian, not-for-profit organisation that inspires and guides children to become confident individuals. They incorporate the Forest School ethos, focusing on outdoor learning and providing tailored support for children with additional needs, alongside interactive Maths and English tuition. All surplus funds are reinvested into the community.

What it's like

Leaders and staff demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and passion for their work with children. Children develop warm and trusting relationships with staff and clearly enjoy their time at the setting. They grow in confidence and follow the kind and collaborative examples staff set.

Christian OrganisationNot-for-ProfitDyslexia SupportOutdoor LearningAfter-school Learning

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on specialist tuition lessons and assessment requirements. Tuition is billed per 45-minute or one-hour lesson, with rates varying based on the child's age and needs. Discounted costs are available for families on a low income.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Tuition fees vary depending on age, needs, and requirements.
  • Assessment fees vary depending on specific assessment requirements.
  • Substantially discounted costs are offered for families on a low income.

Key facts

Opening hours

Term time only, 8am - 5pm (Preschool/Dyslexia Hub); end of school - 5:30pm (After-school Learning)

Age range

2-4 years (preschool), primary school age (after-school learning)

Session types

Full Day, Morning Session, Afternoon Session

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Lighthouse Preschool & After School Club

Last inspected 3 February 2025

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

Leaders and staff demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and passion for their work with children. Children develop warm and trusting relationships with staff and clearly enjoy their time at the setting. They grow in confidence and follow the kind and collaborative examples staff set.

Inspector highlights

  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well.
  • Children behave well and treat each other, adults and resources with care and respect.
  • Children are self-assured and freely access resources and activities that interest them.
  • Staff skilfully play alongside children and use these opportunities to extend learning further.
  • The impressive newly added outdoor area is loved by all the children who use it.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance communication with parents so that they understand how to support their children's progress and learning at home.
Inspection #10376197 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well. The knowledgeable staff work closely with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to establish effective targeted interventions that support the individual needs of children. For instance, children are supported with walkers to help develop their physical skills, and children work in small groups to enhance their speech and language development.

Outdoor space

The impressive newly added outdoor area is loved by all the children who use it. Gross motor skills are focused on when children use the rope ladders and digging equipment. Fine motor skills are promoted when children excitedly record treasure maps with pencils and clipboards.

Google Reviews of The Lighthouse Preschool & After School Club

5.0
(2 Google reviews)
Jenna Moore
8 years ago

The after school care is exceptional with lots of activities and learning for the children. So happy I found this place and I highly recommend!

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Scott Seivewright
8 years ago

Brilliant, my son loves it here and is well cared for !

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Inspection history

Date: May 2019

  • February 2025Good
  • May 2019Good

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