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Twiggs Lane Pre-School # Twiggs Lane Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · Marchwood C of E Infant School, Twiggs Lane, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 4ZE · Hampshire Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Twiggs Lane Pre-School, founded in 1986 and operating as a charity, is situated within Marchwood Infant School, offering a nurturing and stimulating setting for children aged 2 to 4 years old. The preschool is structured to provide age-appropriate environments, with a dedicated cabin room for 2-3 year olds and a main room for 3-4 year olds, encouraging free-flow play and exploration. Emphasising a strong partnership with parents, Twiggs Lane aims to deliver exceptional care and education, fostering each child's development through activities tailored to their individual needs and interests. The curriculum embraces important festivals and cultural celebrations, broadening children's understanding of the world. With a commitment to inclusivity, the preschool has a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and collaborates with various external agencies to support children with diverse needs. A key person system ensures personalised attention and documented online learning journals keep parents engaged in their child's progress. Our ethos Twiggs Lane Pre-School is committed to delivering exceptional care and education, fostering each child's development through activities tailored to their individual needs and interests. They emphasise a strong partnership with parents and provide personalised attention through a key person system. The curriculum broadens children's understanding of the world by embracing important festivals and cultural celebrations. What it's like Adults have high expectations and have designed an accessible, inclusive curriculum so that all children can take part in engaging activities. Staff monitor the well-being of children with SEND, children behave very well, develop social and independence skills, and form strong bonds with adults and peers. Charity-run Partnership with Parents Key Person System SENCO support ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://twiggslanepreschool.com/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 08:45 - 15:15 Age range 2 to 4 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2011 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Twiggs Lane Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10350916 Lead inspector David Watkins Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254369)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425902) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=twiggs-lane-pre-school-so40-4ze-ey425902) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Twiggs Lane Pre-School Last inspected 2 July 2024 · David Watkins 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 Adults have high expectations and have designed an accessible, inclusive curriculum so that all children can take part in engaging activities. Staff monitor the well-being of children with SEND, children behave very well, develop social and independence skills, and form strong bonds with adults and peers. Inspector highlights - Inclusive, accessible curriculum so all children can take part - Strong support and multi-agency collaboration for children with SEND - Curriculum focus on speech, communication and early writing skills - Children well prepared for school with effective transition arrangements - Positive leadership and a motivated, well-supported staff team Areas to develop - 1 improve opportunities for children to reflect on what they know and to develop their understanding at greater depth. Inspection #10350916 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254369) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The well-being of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is continually monitored. There is close collaboration with outside agencies; staff use recommendations alongside observations to set meaningful targets, and children with SEND make very good progress, with parents feeling supported and listened to. Outdoor space Staff have helped children to plant and grow a variety of vegetables and flowers in a well-kept allotment, where children take responsibility for caring for their plants. Staff use the outdoor area to encourage observation of the natural world, for example noting how bees pollinate flowers. Inspection history Date: September 2011 - July 2024 Good - September 2018 Outstanding - October 2015 Good - September 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Twiggs Lane Pre-School ### How many children attend Twiggs Lane Pre-School? ### What is the staff team like at Twiggs Lane Pre-School? ### What are the fees at Twiggs Lane Pre-School? ### How does Twiggs Lane Pre-School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Twiggs Lane Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Gardners Nursery Southampton · SO40 4ZH ](/nursery/little-gardners-nursery-so40-4zh-ey473827) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Applemore Early Years Centre Southampton · SO45 5TN ](/nursery/applemore-early-years-centre-so45-5tn-2597175) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Totton) Southampton · SO40 9GF 5.0(28 reviews) ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-totton-ltd-so40-9gf-2782304) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 mi ### Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery Southampton · SO15 3AR 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-nursery-so15-3ar-131605) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Learningland Day Nursery Southampton · SO16 4QF ](/nursery/learningland-day-nursery-so16-4qf-131599) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool Hampshire · SO15 5DF 4.4(21 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-southampton-day-nursery-and-preschool-so15-5df-ey492794) [See all nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON →](/search?q=SOUTHAMPTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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