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The Orchard

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Thame Road, Little Milton, Oxford, OX44 7PZ · Oxfordshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

The Orchard Pre-School offers a nurturing and stimulating environment designed to foster children's development and learning through play. Located in Little Milton, Oxfordshire, the pre-school prioritises creating a vibrant and motivating space where children can thrive.

The dedicated staff provide close attention to each child, ensuring a supportive atmosphere. The pre-school encourages parent involvement in the learning journey and is committed to promoting healthy habits, as evidenced by its accreditation as a tooth-friendly setting.

The Orchard Pre-School operates with a focus on providing quality early years education and fostering a strong sense of community. The pre-school was established as a registered charity with the aim of providing excellent care and education to young children.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and eagerly start to play as soon as they arrive. The setting provides a colourful, stimulating and motivating learning environment, encouraging a real interest in books from a young age. Children benefit from close attention from staff, becoming competent at preparing snacks and pouring their own drinks.

Learning through playCommunity focusedTooth-friendly settingRegistered Charity

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am until 2:45pm; Thursday from 9am until midday.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Orchard

Last inspected 21 November 2022 · Kate Robertson

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 settle quickly and eagerly start to play as soon as they arrive. The setting provides a colourful, stimulating and motivating learning environment, encouraging a real interest in books from a young age. Children benefit from close attention from staff, becoming competent at preparing snacks and pouring their own drinks.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are encouraged to develop a real interest in books, with staff making them available to take home.
  • Children become competent at preparing their own snacks and pouring drinks.
  • The pre-school manager is a committed and thoughtful leader who involves the committee, staff, parents and children in ongoing reflection and planning.
  • Staff are good role models and help children understand about taking turns and sharing resources.
  • Children learn to be independent from an early age, with strong transition arrangements including a 'big club' for older children to prepare them for school.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the sharing of information about children's care and learning with other settings that children attend, to strengthen the consistency in the support children receive
  • 2provide frequent and varied opportunities to improve opportunities for children to gain a deep understanding of numbers and other mathematical concepts, to support their overall development.
Inspection #10234172 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very positively about the setting.

They warmly describe the friendliness and professionalism of the staff team and how happy their children are to attend.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively. Staff use appropriate strategies, which help improve outcomes for children. They are proactive in seeking early help for children when needed and work closely with other professionals to ensure children make the best possible progress from their individual starting points.

Parent Reviews of The Orchard

5.0
(4)
Agnieszka
2 years ago

:My niece has been attending to The ORCHARD for just over a month now. She absolutely loves it!!! The nursery has an amazing, friendly and qualified staff. Our family feels so lucky and grateful to the team at the ORCHARD.

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Zaneta Adamkowska
2 years ago

I’m really pleased with the Orchard Pre -school🍎All staff is really professional and nice, they are helping with potty training, caring when the children are not feeling well, making everyday a fun environment to go to which is also very important. I highly encourage everyone to take a look of this nursery which is top notch !!!🤩🎉👏

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Sarah Tandy
a year ago

Lovely little Pre-School in a safe, rural setting. Knowledgeable, caring staff who the children clearly love very much. Our Son has flourished in their care.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2005

  • December 2022Good
  • November 2022Good
  • April 2017Good
  • March 2017Good
  • February 2015Good
  • February 2015Good
  • July 2010Good
  • June 2010Good
  • March 2007Good
  • January 2005Good

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