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Weedon Bec Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
·Weedon Bec Village Hall, West Street, Weedon, NN7 4QU · West Northamptonshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Weedon Bec Pre-school is a registered charity that has been operating for over 30 years, providing education and development for pre-school children in a safe, secure, and stimulating environment. The pre-school promotes good practice, having achieved the PLA Quality Assurance Award, and received an 'Outstanding' grading from Ofsted during their last inspection in February 2025.

They offer a flexible timetable to suit family needs, with sessions held in the village hall Monday to Friday during term time. The pre-school also provides extended services, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to support working parents, catering to children from 2 to 11 years old.

Their curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage of the National Curriculum, and they offer individual care through a high ratio of adults to children and a Keyworker system. Parents and carers are encouraged to be directly involved in their child's progress.

The pre-school is committed to fostering fun and friendship, ensuring a positive learning experience for all children.

Our ethos

The pre-school's curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) of the National Curriculum. They are committed to fostering fun and friendship, ensuring a positive learning experience for all children through a high ratio of adults to children and a Keyworker system. Parents and carers are encouraged to be directly involved in their child's progress.

What it's like

Children show strong bonds with staff, who provide effective settling-in processes. Children are curious and active learners, exploring a wide range of activities with enthusiasm. They are delighted by new experiences set up daily to motivate their learning.

Charity-runOfsted "Solid Good" GradingExtended Services (wrap around care)

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around an hourly rate with age-banded pricing for children aged two to five years. The nursery offers breakfast club, morning sessions, full days, and after-school care. All fee payments are handled on a monthly basis.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of 3 hours per session is required.
  • Fees are payable monthly in advance.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6pm (term time only)

Session types

Morning session, Afternoon session, Full day, Breakfast club, After-school club

Age range

2-11 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Weedon Bec Pre-School

Last inspected 7 February 2025 · Cathryn Clarricoates

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 show strong bonds with staff, who provide effective settling-in processes. Children are curious and active learners, exploring a wide range of activities with enthusiasm. They are delighted by new experiences set up daily to motivate their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show strong bonds with staff and have effective settling-in processes.
  • Children are curious and active learners, exploring a wide range of activities.
  • All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Partnership with parents is a priority for staff, ensuring frequent and effective communication.
  • Staff focus strongly on the good development of children's communication and language skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to strengthen planning of group activities to help ensure all children are fully engaged and achieve the best outcomes.
Inspection #10368586 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that they feel totally involved in their child's learning and achievements and are able to continue these at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff observe their development carefully and plan appropriate next steps to help children succeed, including those in receipt of additional funding. Staff work closely with other settings and agencies to support those with additional needs.

Outdoor space

Children have many opportunities to practise sharing outdoors. For instance, staff encourage children to use timers to ensure they all have a turn on the sit-and-ride cars outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: May 2004

  • March 2025Good
  • February 2025Good
  • April 2019Good
  • March 2019Good
  • November 2015Good
  • October 2015Good
  • December 2010Good
  • November 2010Good
  • February 2007Good
  • May 2004Requires improvement

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