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Willow Tree Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
·Barn Cottage Pavillion, Barn Cottage Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 3QN · West Sussex
Number of places
24 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Willow Tree Preschool, established in 2019, provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm, the preschool ensures children are settled, confident, and happy.

The dedicated staff, who act as positive role models, meticulously plan engaging and challenging activities, leading to good progress for all children. The curriculum is implemented effectively, providing purposeful learning opportunities that keep children interested and motivated.

Staff also work closely with external specialists and use visual timelines to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring their individual needs are met. The preschool provides a language-rich environment where meaningful conversations thrive, encouraging children to confidently share their thoughts.

The manager and staff cultivate strong partnerships with parents, who appreciate the care and support their children receive, and value being kept informed about their child's progress. Additional funding is thoughtfully used to enhance children's physical development and enjoyment of the outdoors, with sports equipment for active play.

The manager consistently monitors the quality of education and care, offering constructive feedback and supporting staff development through ongoing training.

What it's like

Children of all ages are settled, confident and happy during their time in the welcoming nursery. Children are keen to join in with the interesting activities that staff carefully plan for them. Staff have high expectations of children and plan challenging activities to help them make good progress.

Welcoming environmentAge range 0-4 yearsGood Ofsted ratingSupports SENDOutdoor playPositive partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Willow Tree Preschool

Last inspected 19 October 2023 · Kelly Hawkins

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 of all ages are settled, confident and happy during their time in the welcoming nursery. Children are keen to join in with the interesting activities that staff carefully plan for them. Staff have high expectations of children and plan challenging activities to help them make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff have made significant improvements since their last inspection and have a clear understanding of the curriculum which they implement well.
  • Staff know all children well and meet their individual needs, including children with SEND, by liaising with outside specialists and implementing effective strategies.
  • Children learn in a language-rich environment where staff provide running commentary and have meaningful conversations, and children are confident to share their thoughts.
  • The manager and staff establish positive partnerships with parents, who speak highly of them for caring about the children and keeping them well-informed.
  • The manager closely monitors the good quality of education and care, provides constructive feedback to staff, and supports their continuous professional development through training.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's understanding of how to ensure that children consistently have enough time to think and then answer questions
  • 2support staff to be confident in consistently recognising and building on children's interest in mathematics.
Inspection #10265545 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They comment on how staff really care about the children, who they nurture and help thrive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff meet all children's individual needs well. This includes children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). For example, staff liaise closely with outside specialists and implement effective strategies to support children. This includes implementing visual timelines to support their understanding of changes in routine.

Outdoor space

The manager and staff use additional funding effectively to support the individual needs of children. They have purchased sports equipment to help children to develop their physical skills and build on their enjoyment of being outdoors.

Inspection history

Date: May 2022

  • November 2023Good
  • October 2023Good
  • December 2022Requires improvement
  • November 2022Requires improvement
  • June 2022Inadequate
  • May 2022Inadequate

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