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Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ Poverest # Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ Poverest Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 accepted Holiday Club available Focus on play-based learning Flexible 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-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ Poverest Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10351775 Lead inspector Kate Daurge Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255972)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492522) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=tiddlywinks-pre-school-poverest-br5-2jd-ey492522) 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 - 1 build 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 - 2 further 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255972) ## 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 2024 Good - May 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ Poverest ### What kind of childcare setting is Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ Poverest? ### How does the setting support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does the nursery accept? ### What do parents value about the nursery? ### How does settling in work at Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ Poverest? ### Does Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ Poverest have an Ofsted rating? ### Which curriculum approach does the nursery follow? ## Nearby day nurseries in Orpington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ Poverest. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Threshers Day Nursery Orpington · BR5 4AX 4.3(8 reviews) ](/nursery/threshers-day-nursery-br5-4ax-137251) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Orpington Day Nursery 2 Orpington · BR6 0HG 4.4(11 reviews) ](/nursery/orpington-day-nursery-2-br6-0hg-2696958) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Orpington Day Nursery Orpington · BR6 0HG 4.4(11 reviews) ](/nursery/orpington-day-nursery-br6-0hg-ey473226) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Our Lady's Pre-School Orpington · BR5 4AR ](/nursery/our-lady-s-pre-school-br5-4ar-ey431739) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Giant Steps Nursery Orpington · BR5 2RA 5.0(17 reviews) ](/nursery/giant-steps-nursery-br5-2ra-2627383) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Kindred Orpington Orpington · BR6 0EJ 4.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/kindred-orpington-br6-0ej-ey247912) [See all nurseries in Orpington →](/search?q=Orpington) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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