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Urchfont Pre-school CIO

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
·Cuckoo Corner, Urchfont, Devizes, SN10 4RA · Wiltshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Urchfont Pre-School offers a nurturing and educational environment for children aged 2 to 5 years, situated within the grounds of Urchfont Primary School. The pre-school distinguishes itself through exciting woodland learning days held at Oakfrith Woods, providing unique outdoor experiences.

A team of dedicated and highly qualified staff prioritises children's safety and happiness, maintaining up-to-date first aid training and safeguarding practices. Beyond core pre-school offerings, Urchfont Pre-School also provides convenient breakfast and after-school care for children attending Urchfont Primary School, catering to the needs of busy families.

As a registered charity, its operations are not-for-profit, ensuring that the focus remains entirely on the children's education and welfare. The pre-school is overseen by a committed committee of parents who actively contribute to long-term planning and fundraising efforts, reflecting a strong community involvement.

The institution is a member of the Early Years Alliance, further solidifying its commitment to quality early childhood education.

What it's like

Children arrive settled and ready to learn, quickly engaging in play and inviting staff to extend their learning. Staff deliver a well-sequenced curriculum focusing on independent skills, helping children prepare for their next stage. Children feel safe and build strong relationships, fostering a harmonious environment.

Charity-runWoodland learning daysBreakfast and after-school care

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Urchfont Pre-school CIO

Last inspected 4 February 2025 · Rebecca Lihou

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 arrive settled and ready to learn, quickly engaging in play and inviting staff to extend their learning. Staff deliver a well-sequenced curriculum focusing on independent skills, helping children prepare for their next stage. Children feel safe and build strong relationships, fostering a harmonious environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children quickly engage in play, inviting staff to extend their learning.
  • Leaders adopt a well-sequenced curriculum with a focus on independent skills.
  • Parents appreciate the staff's caring and trustworthy nature, as well as their efforts to promote home learning.
  • Staff actively promote children's physical development in daily routines.
  • Staff organise the environment to create independent choices for children to express themselves creatively.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan and implement activities more precisely to expand children's vocabulary
  • 2help children to expand their mathematical knowledge further, including their understanding of numbers.
Inspection #10372084 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: July 2016

  • February 2025Good
  • April 2019Good
  • July 2016Good

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