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The Willow Set Preschool # The Willow Set Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · Stoke St Gregory Primary School, Huntham Lane, TAUNTON, TA3 6EG · Somerset Number of places 24 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Willow Set Preschool, established over thirty years ago, is a well-regarded educational charity and is regulated by Ofsted. Located within the grounds of Stoke St Gregory Primary School in a charming rural village, the preschool provides a stimulating environment for children. It boasts extensive indoor and outdoor facilities, and children frequently enjoy exploring the village and local park. " On Fridays, a "rising 5s" group prepares older children for their transition to primary school, benefiting from the support of Stoke St. Gregory Primary School. The curriculum focuses on a rich play-based approach, emphasising problem-solving, collaboration, and individual learning development. Practitioners prioritise a safe yet exciting environment, encouraging children to explore and take calculated risks, fostering confidence and skill development in areas such as gross and fine motor skills, communication, and social interaction, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidance. The preschool values strong partnerships with parents, recognising their crucial role as a child's primary educators, to ensure each child receives the best opportunities for growth and success. Our ethos The Willow Set Preschool champions a rich play-based approach aligned with the EYFS, fostering problem-solving, collaboration, and individual development. They prioritise creating a safe yet exciting environment that encourages children to explore and take calculated risks, building confidence and skills. The preschool also highly values a strong partnership with parents, viewing them as crucial collaborators in their child's education. What it's like Leaders demonstrate clear curriculum intentions, such as providing children with opportunities to develop their social skills, build relationships and become independent learners. Staff deliver a well-sequenced curriculum, helping to build on children's skills and knowledge as they move through the setting. Children are motivated and curious learners. Educational Charity Rural Setting Forest School (implied by "Forest School" link in navigation, but no content seen) Play-based Learning Wrap-around Care ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Willow Set Preschool Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10363505 Lead inspector Chelsea Woollard Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277987)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431515) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-willow-set-preschool-ta3-6eg-ey431515) ## Key facts Opening hours Sun Up: 7:30 am – 9:00 am; Willowset Preschool: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Sun Down: 3:00 pm/3:15 pm – 5:30 pm; Moor Fun Holiday Club: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Session types Morning session (Sun Up), Full days (Willowset Preschool), Afternoon session (Sun Down), Holiday Club (Moor Fun) Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2011 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Willow Set Preschool Last inspected 25 April 2025 · Chelsea Woollard Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Leaders demonstrate clear curriculum intentions, such as providing children with opportunities to develop their social skills, build relationships and become independent learners. Staff deliver a well-sequenced curriculum, helping to build on children's skills and knowledge as they move through the setting. Children are motivated and curious learners. Inspector highlights - Leaders demonstrate clear curriculum intentions, such as providing children with opportunities to develop their social skills, build relationships and become independent learners. - Staff know the children well and use this information to plan fun and engaging activities for them. - Leaders and staff provide excellent support for children to begin to manage their emotions with compassion and empathy. - Leaders and staff place focus on supporting children's physical development. - Leaders form strong bonds with the on-site school and seek rich opportunities for children to experience. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of group times to minimise distraction, helping to further enhance children's attention and focus. Inspection #10363505 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277987) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the setting and its staff team. They praise the dedication of staff and feel well informed about their child's day. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Outside, staff and children excitedly search for bugs and children say, 'The beetles have scuttled away.' Leaders and staff place focus on supporting children's physical development by providing access to daily exercise and weekly visits from a sports coach. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: November 2011 - April 2025 Good - August 2024 Requires improvement - October 2019 Outstanding - April 2015 Outstanding - November 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Willow Set Preschool ### When was The Willow Set Preschool established? ### What did the latest inspection praise about The Willow Set Preschool? ### What are the opening hours at The Willow Set Preschool? ### How does settling in work at The Willow Set Preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in TAUNTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Willow Set Preschool. - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.2 mi ### Little Herons Nursery Taunton · TA3 6NQ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-herons-nursery-ta3-6nq-2815836) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### The Nest Langport · TA10 0HD ](/nursery/the-nest-ta10-0hd-ey549326) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.6 mi ### Karebears Childcare Taunton · TA3 5TA ](/nursery/karebears-childcare-ta3-5ta-ey455304) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.8 mi ### Spring Levels Langport · TA10 9RY ](/nursery/spring-levels-ta10-9ry-2711868) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.8 mi ### Buttercups Nursery School Huntworth Huntworth · TA7 0AE ](/nursery/buttercups-nursery-school-huntworth-ta7-0ae-2605785) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.0 mi ### Dolphins Childcare Centre Bridgwater · TA6 6LU 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/dolphins-childcare-centre-ta6-6lu-2864114) [See all nurseries in TAUNTON →](/search?q=TAUNTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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