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The Scott Centre Pre School and Schools Out

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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5.0(5 parent reviews)
·The Scott Centre, Mead Hedges, Andover, SP10 2LB · Hampshire
Number of places
55 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

The Scott Centre Preschool, located near Andover town centre, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. The preschool is Ofsted-registered and provides bright, spacious indoor areas along with a secure outdoor play space, encouraging exploration and adventure.

Their approach is focused on individualised learning, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to cater to each child's unique interests and developmental stage. The curriculum promotes emotional, social, and communicative skills, alongside academic development in areas like pre-reading, pre-writing, counting, and problem-solving.

Beyond academics, the preschool heavily emphasises creative and physical development through music, art, and various physical activities, aiming for a well-rounded early education experience. They also foster strong partnerships with families through regular communication and opportunities for involvement in preschool activities, recognising parents as crucial educators in a child's life.

The setting offers both morning and afternoon sessions during term time, with an optional Lunch Club.

Our ethos

The Scott Centre Preschool's approach is focused on individualised learning, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to cater to each child's unique interests and developmental stage. They aim for a well-rounded early education experience by promoting emotional, social, and communicative skills, alongside academic, creative, and physical development. The preschool also emphasises strong partnerships with families, recognising parents as crucial educators.

What it's like

Children are happy and very settled in this inclusive setting where staff recognise and nurture children's individuality well. Children enthusiastically join in activities and demonstrate high levels of engagement in their learning.

Ofsted-registeredEYFS-aligned curriculumSecure outdoor play areaPlay-based learning

Pricing & funding

This nursery offers sessions starting from £16.50 and charges a registration fee. Government funding is accepted for children aged two to four years old, enabling parents to access their local authority preschool block hours.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Registration fee is waived for government-funded places.
  • Government funding is accepted for children aged two to four years old.
  • Registered with the Local Authority to allow parents to access funded preschool hours.

Key facts

Opening hours

Morning and afternoon sessions during term time

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Scott Centre Pre School and Schools Out

Last inspected 23 November 2023

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 are happy and very settled in this inclusive setting where staff recognise and nurture children's individuality well. Children enthusiastically join in activities and demonstrate high levels of engagement in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team provides diligent oversight.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong.
  • The manager demonstrates a clear vision for the setting and leads the team well.
  • Staff plan an ambitious curriculum which continuously builds on what children already know.
  • Strong partnerships with parents are evident.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to fully understand the intent behind the curriculum to more precisely identify, and plan for, individual children's learning needs.
Inspection #10300577 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. The special educational needs coordinator works closely with other professionals and parents to plan appropriate targets for each child to support their continuous development. Leaders make effective use of funding. They direct this very successfully towards meaningful experiences for children, resulting in very positive outcomes for all children.

Outdoor space

Outside, children benefit from the well-planned activities that effectively support their good health and physical development. Children join together on projects such as planting daffodils. They take safe risks as they climb up the slide and proudly show how well they can balance along a complex obstacle course.

Parent Reviews of The Scott Centre Pre School and Schools Out

5.0
(5)
Bethany Rosier
10 years ago

I went from the age of 8 and kept going to I was too old to go any more. I love every day I went and now I volunteer during the holidays for them

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Inspection history

Date: August 2006

  • January 2024Good
  • November 2023Good
  • August 2023Inadequate
  • June 2023Inadequate
  • November 2017Good
  • October 2017Good
  • February 2013Good
  • January 2013Good
  • April 2010Good
  • March 2010Good
  • August 2006Requires improvement

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