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Wind In The Willows Preschool @ ABC Durrington

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
·Pavilion Hall, Recreation Road, Salisbury, SP4 8HH · Wiltshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this early years setting

Wind In The Willows Preschool @ ABC Durrington is a term-time setting in Salisbury for children aged two to four. It operates from 8.45am to 2.45pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery was inspected by Ofsted in April 2023 and received an overall judgement of Good. The inspector noted that children enjoy their time at the pack-away setting, are eager to learn, and form good friendships. Staff are described as kind and nurturing, supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development.

The setting provides opportunities for play both indoors and outdoors, with children able to develop physical skills or explore the garden. The curriculum focuses on developing communication skills and a love of reading. Staff work with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and partnerships with parents are very good. The inspector also found that children’s independence is supported well, as they can make choices about their play.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at this pack-away setting, receiving a new and exciting environment each day that positively contributes towards their good behaviours and eagerness to learn. They guide their own learning, develop ideas through play, and form good friendships, showing empathy towards others. Staff are kind and nurturing, supporting children's personal, social and emotional development and ensuring continuity in their learning.

Family-run and operatedHighly qualified staffOpen 50 weeks a yearOver 40 years experience in early years

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 08:00am till 6pm, 50 weeks a year

Age range

3 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 19 April 2023 · Tracey Cook

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 enjoy their time at this pack-away setting, receiving a new and exciting environment each day that positively contributes towards their good behaviours and eagerness to learn. They guide their own learning, develop ideas through play, and form good friendships, showing empathy towards others. Staff are kind and nurturing, supporting children's personal, social and emotional development and ensuring continuity in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff are committed to providing high-quality care and education for all children.
  • Staff work well with other professionals involved in children's care to plan for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Partnerships with parents are very good.
  • Children's independence is supported well, as they make choices about their play, and their health and hygiene is also supported effectively.
  • Staff focus on developing children's communication skills and children develop a love of reading.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to engage in open-ended questions and give children more time to consider their responses to questions before moving on, to enable children to develop their thinking skills and extend their communication skills even further
  • 2extend opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills.
Inspection #10280309 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very complimentary about the 'friendly and welcoming staff'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work well with other professionals involved in children's care. They work together to plan for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All children, including children in receipt of additional funding, make good progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy pushing the wheels along outside. Children have a wealth of choice in their routine, including an opportunity to engage in play both indoors and outdoors, which positively supports children who prefer to learn outside. Staff extend children's interests by providing them with magnifying glasses to explore real bugs around the garden.

Inspection history

Date: February 2014

  • April 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • February 2014Good

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