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Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ Poverest

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
·Poverest Primary School, Tillingbourne Green, Orpington, BR5 2JD · Bromley
Number of places
27 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Bromley

About this day nursery

Tiddlywinks Pre-School at Poverest aims to create a nurturing environment where young children can begin their journey of independence, learning to socialise and interact with both peers and adults. The pre-school fosters a setting where children feel secure, valued, and entertained, which in turn builds their confidence and helps them develop essential independence.

This approach prepares them for a smooth transition to school by making learning a joyous experience. They offer flexible session options, including morning, full-day, and afternoon slots, with varying start and finish times to accommodate different family needs.

The pre-school is equipped to support various government funding schemes, ensuring accessibility for many families. They provide care for children aged 2 to 8 years old and encourage prospective parents to arrange viewings of their facilities.

What it's like

Staff at this nursery provide children with a wide range of activities to explore, helping them to develop physical skills outdoors and build resilience and confidence. Strong attachments are formed as staff listen to children and celebrate their achievements, fostering high levels of self-esteem and preparing children for the next stage of their education.

Government funding acceptedHoliday Club availableFocus on play-based learningFlexible session options

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged hourly based on age eligibility, with separate rates for funded children exceeding their hours and children not yet eligible for funding. Fees are billed half-termly in advance. Registering requires a deposit, and a six-week term-time notice period applies for withdrawals or reductions.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • A refundable deposit is payable upon registration.
  • Fees are payable in advance by the end of each previous half term.
  • Six weeks term-time notice is required for withdrawal or session reduction.
  • No refunds or credits are given for sickness or holidays.
  • Late payment fees apply daily to overdue balances.
  • Varying charges apply for additional services for funded children.

Key facts

Opening hours

weekdays from 8.30am to 4pm

Age range

2-8 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 21 June 2024 · Kate Daurge

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

Staff at this nursery provide children with a wide range of activities to explore, helping them to develop physical skills outdoors and build resilience and confidence. Strong attachments are formed as staff listen to children and celebrate their achievements, fostering high levels of self-esteem and preparing children for the next stage of their education.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff create a well-sequenced curriculum, considering individual needs and ensuring all children reach developmental milestones.
  • Staff effectively assess children and use this information to provide challenging learning opportunities, ensuring broad experiences for all, including disadvantaged children.
  • The deputy manager, as SENCo, regularly attends and shares training, ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve their best possible outcomes.
  • Children's communication and language development is well supported, with staff planning and reinforcing new vocabulary.
  • Care practices are effective, with staff role modelling good hygiene and care practices, helping children feel emotionally secure and happy.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on existing good practice to ensure that all staff give children the most ambitious opportunities to try and practise new skills themselves, so that children reach the best possible outcomes
  • 2further develop how leaders share the curriculum vision with all staff so that all staff have a firm and common understanding of their expectations so that all children are supported to develop positive behaviours at the highest levels.
Inspection #10351775 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that partnerships with the nursery are strong.

Parents say that staff support them to understand what children need to learn next.

They say that communication with staff is excellent.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The deputy manager has undertaken the role of special educational needs coordinator (SENCo). She regularly attends training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date and shares this effectively with all staff. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) reach their best possible outcomes.

Outdoor space

Staff help children to develop physical skills outdoors. They provide exciting and challenging opportunities for children to climb, ride bikes and find bugs. Children share the outdoor space with older children from Reception.

Inspection history

Date: May 2016

  • June 2024Good
  • May 2016Good

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