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Windmills Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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4.0(3 parent reviews) ·Bembridge Primary School, Walls Road, Bembridge, PO35 5RH · Isle of Wight
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Isle of Wight

About this day nursery

Windmills Pre-school, situated on the Isle of Wight in the coastal village of Bembridge, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. As a well-established, charity-run, not-for-profit organisation, it is managed by a voluntary board of directors and a dedicated Preschool Manager.

Based within the grounds of Bembridge C of E Primary School, Windmills Pre-school operates during term time, with opening hours from 8:30 am to 4 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8:30 am to 3 pm on Fridays. The pre-school prides itself on its caring and professionally qualified staff team, who are committed to providing the best possible experience for each child.

Windmills Pre-school received a "GOOD" rating across all areas of provision in its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023, reflecting its commitment to high-quality early years education. The pre-school also offers various government funding options, including 2, 3-4 year funding, and both 15 and 30 hours free childcare.

What it's like

Children enjoy attending this welcoming pre-school, forming close bonds with their key person, which helps them to feel safe and secure. They are happy and well cared for by nurturing staff, behaving very well and becoming social individuals. Children move with confidence and choose whether to play inside or outside, and are encouraged to share their views, making them feel valued and respected.

Charity-runOfsted "Good" ratingTerm-time only

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Opening hours

8.30am - 4pm Monday to Thursday & 8:30 - 3pm Friday, term time only

Age range

2 - 5 years of age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Windmills Pre-School

Last inspected 16 June 2023 · Jade Orosz

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy attending this welcoming pre-school, forming close bonds with their key person, which helps them to feel safe and secure. They are happy and well cared for by nurturing staff, behaving very well and becoming social individuals. Children move with confidence and choose whether to play inside or outside, and are encouraged to share their views, making them feel valued and respected.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form close bonds with their key person, which helps them to feel safe and secure.
  • The manager has worked with the staff team to develop an ambitious curriculum that gives children the skills they need to succeed.
  • Staff successfully tailor the curriculum for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they progress well across all areas of learning.
  • Children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn, demonstrating resilience when facing challenges.
  • Children benefit from a range of exciting visits from people within the local community and visits to a local care home, helping them learn about their community.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop their teaching skills even further to consistently broaden children's knowledge and understanding through their discussions
  • 2enhance the organisation of large-group story times so children maintain engagement and focus.
Inspection #10289515 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff successfully tailor the curriculum for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Therefore, children with SEND progress well across all areas of learning. Staff spend any additional funding effectively to help close gaps in children's learning.

Outdoor space

Children move with confidence throughout the environment. They choose whether they would like to spend time playing inside or outside. Staff provide children with a range of opportunities for reading, both inside and outside. For example, in the garden, children sit on cushions, looking at books in a cosy tent.

Parent Reviews of Windmills Pre-School

4.0
(3)
Penny Stafford
13 years ago

I am so incredibly happy that my son attends Windmills Preschool Ltd. He has been there for a year and a term now and is thriving, and I could not wish for a happier setting for him to begin his educational journey in. The staff are professional, approachable, knowledgeable and friendly; the setting is beautifully light and airy and always full of laughter and busy-ness! When my son leaves to attend primary school in the autumn term this year, my young daughter will start, and I am looking forward to seeing her enjoy her preschool years at Windmills too. I would recommend Windmills Preschool to any parent.

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clare hencken
13 years ago

I have had one child who attended Windmills before starting primary school and one there currently and it is amazing how well this little pre-school caters for different personalities. My first child was confident and self assured and loved Windmills. My second child is really shy and yet goes off to pre-school with a big smile and really enjoys the activities. The setting is light and airy and full of fun things to engage in. The staff are happy and smiling and really dedicated, you can tell they love the children. I would definitely recommend Windmills to anyone planning on sending their child to pre-school from the Bembridge area.

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Barbara Rennie
13 years ago

was good but seems to be going down hill

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Inspection history

Date: March 2013

  • June 2023Good
  • November 2017Good
  • March 2013Good

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