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Whittington Pre School # Whittington Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Activate, Church Lane, Whittington, WR5 2RQ · Worcestershire Number of places 47 places Age range 2–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Worcestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Whittington Pre-School, nestled in a picturesque rural village in Worcester, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged two to four. The preschool is dedicated to fostering social and cognitive development through engaging play and a diverse range of resources. Committed to promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities, Whittington Pre-School provides a multicultural programme where children can thrive and explore new experiences, developing a joy for social interaction within their surroundings. The staff are described by parents as welcoming and friendly, creating an atmosphere where children are cared for and love their time at the preschool. The curriculum aims to help children reach their full potential during these formative years. What it's like Children form strong and beneficial relationships with staff, who provide sensitive and thoughtful reassurance to new children. Staff are friendly and kind, taking time to get to know children and support their care needs. Children benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum that inspires awe and wonder for nature, offering physical opportunities and broadening skills through sessions with outside professionals. Rural village location Focus on learning through play Inclusive and multicultural programme ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per session, with options for morning, morning and lunch, afternoon, or full day care. An hourly additional services charge applies to cover snacks, consumables, and activities, though exemptions apply for certain funded children. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - A 10% sibling discount is applied for two or more children from the same immediate family. - An additional services charge of £1.25 per hour applies for snacks, consumables, and specialist activities. - The additional services charge does not apply to funded two-year-olds or children receiving EYPP. - Families with more than one child only pay the additional services charge for one child. ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1992 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Whittington Pre School Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10364340 Lead inspector Rachel Howell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259258)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538325) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=whittington-pre-school-wr5-2rq-ey538325) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Whittington Pre School Last inspected 13 September 2024 · Rachel Howell 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 form strong and beneficial relationships with staff, who provide sensitive and thoughtful reassurance to new children. Staff are friendly and kind, taking time to get to know children and support their care needs. Children benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum that inspires awe and wonder for nature, offering physical opportunities and broadening skills through sessions with outside professionals. Inspector highlights - Children form strong and beneficial relationships with their key person and the whole staff team. - Children benefit from the well-thought-out and customised curriculum that staff form based on the children's ages and individual stage of development. - Children's communication and language skills progress well. - All children are sensitively and successfully supported to achieve their potential. - Children enjoy the creative opportunities that are available to them. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to consistently support older children to recognise and understand their emotions, and manage their behaviour - 2 support staff to give children enough time to process, practise and engage with new experiences and skills during group activities. Inspection #10364340 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259258) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The managers and staff show dedication to children with a complex range of needs. Staff give high priority to working with other professionals to get children with special educational needs and/or disabilities the support they need. Staff promptly identify any gaps in children's learning and implement interventions, liaising closely with parents to enable all children to make good progress. Outdoor space One of the setting's key curriculum goals is to inspire awe and wonder for nature in the children. Older children learn to respect living things as they search for and identify insects during their forest school session. They learn to plant and grow items, and excitedly find 'treasure', such as potatoes, as they dig in the soil. ## Parent Reviews of Whittington Pre School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVvyozEHwhJqi3B5u_J_AQcr_y1ZqlQfJ6vmndRQdn7XLJQ3QD_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gemma Stokes 2 years ago Have had 2 children go through here, amazing little pre school, staff felt like family, highly recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwc2FXdHNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870fa99ac36e0ef:0xb2981cb1d300317d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJzWcRmaDv8K-86SV2hB53cCum9hFrUR3304r-TF9S4kMoS8w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gemma Brooks 3 years ago My son went here and they were amazing 👌 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSMVBQNm5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870fa99ac36e0ef:0xb2981cb1d300317d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKnGmBnyFA9kaGqLKiRT2atN2_oj5nSZzF3_Y4PjIpqmYZC_A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Naomi Ball 2 years ago Awesome pre-school - would thoroughly recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwLXZDd2NREAE!2m1!1s0x4870fa99ac36e0ef:0xb2981cb1d300317d) Reviews from Google for Whittington Pre School. 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