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The Saplings Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·Burnham Copse Primary School, Newchurch Road, Tadley, RG26 4HN · Hampshire
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

The Saplings Pre-School in Tadley offers childcare and early development opportunities for children across three age groups: Acorns (under 2s), Seedlings (2-3 years), and Saplings (over 3s). The pre-school focuses on providing a stimulating environment for young learners, with attendance bookable by the hour.

They aim to foster growth and learning through structured activities and play, catering to the individual needs of each age group. The curriculum is designed to support children's development while ensuring their well-being in a nurturing setting.

The pre-school invites prospective families to explore their offerings and apply for a place.

What it's like

Children arrive at the setting, enthusiastic and ready to learn. They quickly connect with their friends and explore all activities on offer, together or independently. Children form close bonds with staff who are consistently kind and caring, feeling safe and secure.

Hourly booking available

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8.30am to 4pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and from 8am to 4pm on Thursday in term time

Age range

Babies under 2 (Acorns), 2-3 years (Seedlings), over 3 years (Saplings)

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Hourly

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Saplings Pre-School

Last inspected 31 January 2023 · Sonia Panchal

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 at the setting, enthusiastic and ready to learn. They quickly connect with their friends and explore all activities on offer, together or independently. Children form close bonds with staff who are consistently kind and caring, feeling safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form close bonds with staff who are consistently kind and caring.
  • Children develop good social skills.
  • Children love being active outdoors.
  • The manager is committed to providing high quality care and education.
  • Children's critical thinking skills are promoted well.

Areas to develop

  • 1sharpen existing procedures for monitoring individual staff's practice to help them enhance children's learning even further
  • 2consider more ways to enhance children's awareness of the diversity of cultures represented in the setting to enable children to make connections between their own and others' heritage.
Inspection #10264837 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents highly value the support, care and advice they and their children receive from the manager and her staff.

They are impressed with the good progress children make and appreciate that each child and family are treated as individuals.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator plays a leading role in supporting children to make progress where there are persistent gaps in their learning. She works effectively with staff and parents to help individual children make good progress from their starting points. For example, children with speech delays are shown real objects to understand the transition from one routine to the next, such as a knife and fork to indicate mealtimes.

Outdoor space

Children love being active outdoors. They show great control and coordination as they participate in the many exciting activities on offer.

Inspection history

Date: March 2011

  • January 2023Good
  • June 2017Outstanding
  • June 2015Good
  • March 2011Outstanding

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