Burbage Preschool

Painting that sparks discoveries about colour, planting linked to a familiar story, and a balancing beam that invites another attempt: Burbage Preschool's June 2022 activities gave children practical reasons to explore. At its 13 June 2022 inspection, Ofsted rated the preschool Good, finding that children's interests shaped learning and helped sustain their engagement.

Based at Pentecostal Church Centre in Burbage, the preschool has 60 places in total. Children attending in June 2022 were aged two to four; that age range belongs to the inspection period.

The early years foundation stage sets the framework for children's learning, development and care: here, the June 2022 examples included learning through painting, stories, planting and counting. These were hands-on experiences with something concrete to investigate.

In June 2022, children connected Jack and the Beanstalk with beans they had planted, recalling the story as they examined the plants. Pasta offered another route into early mathematics: children counted pieces, explored how much containers held and compared spaghetti lengths. On the balancing beam, encouragement helped children persevere after a wobble.

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations had also prompted conversations about national anthems from different countries. A shared event became an opportunity to discuss children's different backgrounds.

There were limits to the pace of learning. In June 2022, children sometimes had too little thinking time between adults' explanations, and activity changes could interrupt unfinished play.

At the June 2022 inspection, Ofsted judged safeguarding effective, highlighting supervision, risk assessments, staff knowledge of child protection procedures and arrangements for handling allegations.

In June 2022, hesitant children received gentle reassurance when separating from parents. Independence was practised through everyday tasks: choosing snacks, pouring drinks and clearing plates after lunch. Children also helped one another share painting resources. Care and learning met in these small, practical exchanges.

The address is Pentecostal Church Centre, Tilton Road, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 2SE.

In June 2022, attendance operated during term time, Monday to Thursday, with sessions running from 9am to 4.30pm. Funded early education was provided for two-, three- and four-year-olds at that time. These are dated arrangements rather than a statement of today's booking offer.

• Time to think. The June 2022 improvement points concerned rapid adult explanations and interrupted play. On a visit, ask how staff now allow thinking time and help children finish before activities change.
• The attendance fit. The June 2022 pattern combined term-time attendance with Monday-to-Thursday sessions. What ages, session choices and funded attendance arrangements can the preschool offer your family now?

Burbage Preschool's June 2022 strengths lay in practical exploration and growing independence, from planting beans to managing snack-time tasks. Its inspection-era offer suited families seeking term-time preschool attendance across Monday to Thursday. The Good judgement provides a positive dated assessment, balanced by specific work needed on conversational pace and transitions between activities.