Opening hours
Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30
Warborough & Shillingford Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Oxfordshire
About this day nursery
Warborough & Shillingford Pre-School, also known as WASPS, is a charitable organisation dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Their philosophy centres on fostering learning through play within a relaxed, inclusive setting, encouraging children to explore and grow at their own pace.
The preschool offers a comprehensive programme that includes both morning and afternoon sessions, featuring a blend of free play, guided activities, group learning, storytelling, and snack times. Additionally, WASPS extends its services beyond regular preschool hours with an After School Club and Holiday Clubs, catering to children aged 2-11, including pupils from St Laurence School and other local children.
Operated by a team of committed, qualified childcare specialists and managed by a volunteer parent committee, WASPS places a high priority on the well-being and development of every child. As a charity, the preschool relies significantly on fundraising activities to supplement fees, ensuring the continued provision of quality facilities and diverse educational experiences.
They tie their term dates and inset days to those of St Laurence School, offering clear scheduling information for families.
Our ethos
The preschool's philosophy centres on fostering learning through play within a relaxed, inclusive setting, encouraging children to explore and grow at their own pace. They are dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment.
What it's like
Most children enter the pre-school confidently after their half-term break. All children receive a warm welcome from staff, and their parents are invited to stay until their child is fully settled and playing happily. Children are happy; they demonstrate they feel safe and clearly enjoy what is available.
Charity-runLearning through playWraparound careHoliday club
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2007
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Warborough & Shillingford Pre-School
Last inspected 6 June 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Most children enter the pre-school confidently after their half-term break. All children receive a warm welcome from staff, and their parents are invited to stay until their child is fully settled and playing happily. Children are happy; they demonstrate they feel safe and clearly enjoy what is available.
Inspector highlights
- The new leadership team has made significant improvements to safeguarding, quality of teaching and organisation.
- A newly-developed curriculum is now in place, which sets out what leaders want children to learn.
- Staff have a good awareness of their role as a key-person and support children's ideas and self-chosen play effectively.
- Staff model language well, which helps children to develop their own communication and language.
- Children behave well, have fun together, and are becoming increasingly independent.
Areas to develop
- 1build on the good systems for staff support to identify their professional development needs more effectively, enhance their skills and raise the quality of education and children's care to an even higher level.
Inspection #10279021 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment positively about the changes made to the pre-school and how they are happy with the way their children are developing.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with additional funding, are very well supported by staff.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy playing outside. They enjoy running around the garden, balancing on the stepping stones and riding on bicycles. This supports children's well-being and physical skills. Staff follow children's lead on making potions in the garden and drink the 'latte' that the children have created for them.
Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023
Date: May 2010
- June 2023Good
- December 2022Inadequate
- May 2017Good
- April 2015Good
- May 2010Good
Frequently asked about Warborough & Shillingford Pre-School
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