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Whitchurch On Thames Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Whitchurch Primary School, Eastfield Lane, Reading, RG8 7EJ · Oxfordshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Whitchurch Pre-School is a vibrant, committee-run early years setting located within the grounds of Whitchurch Primary School. It offers a secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment designed for children aged 2-4 to learn, play, and grow with confidence.

As a registered charity, the pre-school is overseen by a dedicated parent committee that collaborates closely with the staff to ensure effective operation and continuous fulfilment of the needs of both children and their families. The pre-school encourages learning through play, with activities carefully structured to support each child's development, fostering curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love for learning, all while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

The experienced and caring staff team prioritises building strong relationships with families, treating each child as an individual to help them feel secure, valued, and prepared to thrive.

Our ethos

We believe that children learn best through play. Our activities are carefully planned to support each child’s development, encouraging curiosity, independence and a love of learning, while following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at pre-school. They are made to feel extremely welcome by the warm, nurturing and enthusiastic staff. Settling-in arrangements are exemplary; personal to each child.

Community-basedCommittee-runLearning through playEarly Years Foundation Stage framework

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured per three-hour session for unfunded hours, with different rates for two-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds. Additional charges apply for early drop-off, lunch supervision, and late collection, with hot lunches available separately.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A fully refundable deposit of £50 is required upon application.
  • Hot lunches are available for £3.60.

Key facts

Opening hours

Early drop-off: 08:30 to 08:45; Morning session: 08:45 to 11:45; Lunch: 11:45 to 12:15; Afternoon session: 12:15 to 15:15; Late collection: 15:15 to 15:30

Session types

Early Drop off, Morning session, Lunch, Afternoon session, Late collection

Age range

2 years old to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Whitchurch On Thames Pre School

Last inspected 24 June 2022 · Sarah Holley

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 thoroughly enjoy their time at pre-school. They are made to feel extremely welcome by the warm, nurturing and enthusiastic staff. Settling-in arrangements are exemplary; personal to each child.

Inspector highlights

  • Children gain strong speaking and listening skills, due to the effective support offered by staff.
  • Children develop a love of books, and an accurate understanding of how stories are structured.
  • Children show resilience and cheered on and supported each other.
  • Children learn to manage risks and keep themselves safe.
  • Strong partnerships with parents have a positive impact on children's well-being and learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to focus more precisely on the main-intended learning for some planned activities, to further build on what children know and can do
  • 2enhance the use of large-group times to further embed children's skills in independently sitting, listening and engaging well at these times.
Inspection #10239534 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children especially enjoy the opportunities to play and learn outside. As well as developing their physical skills, they learn to cooperate with others and to explore and play imaginatively.

Parent Reviews of Whitchurch On Thames Pre School

5.0
(2)
Charmaine Reason
3 months ago

Whitchurch pre school is an amazing pre school which nurtures a very caring culture for our daughter. Kathleen and her team are experts in making children feel happy and safe in the environment. The speed at which our daughter bonded with the teachers and settled in (she had not been to nursery or preschool before) is testament to how well they get to know and nurture each child. Our daughter goes into the pre school so happy and excited each day, and Kathleen, Molly, Sophie, Linda and Marie could not have done more to make our daughter feel welcome and settle her in. She has progressed developmentally so much too in a short time, as the teaching staff provide so many enjoyable and stimulating activities.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2022

  • August 2022Good
  • June 2022Good

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