Fillongley Pre-School and Nursery

Herb cutting, pretend cooking and trips to the local allotment give Fillongley Pre-School and Nursery's June 2023 picture a practical, hands-on character. Based at Fillongley Village Hall, it has capacity for 24 children. At its June 2023 inspection, Ofsted rated it Good and found that an ambitious curriculum encouraged children to take an active interest in learning.

Children attending then were aged two to four. The strongest detail is how everyday play became an opportunity to practise language, independence and physical skills.

The early years foundation stage sets the framework for children's learning, development and care: play and daily routines support learning as well as practical skills.

In June 2023, children chose resources for themselves. Toddlers used the home corner for pretend cooking and caring for dolls; preschool children cut and ground herbs, practising hand movements while learning words for their actions. These were concrete ways to connect language with something children could do and see.

Conversation accompanied the activities. Staff used questions that invited fuller answers and encouraged children to remember earlier experiences. Younger children played alongside others, while older children had developed friendships and listened to each other.

Community experiences in June 2023 included allotment visits, walks and the village fete. Children also explored celebrations including Christmas and Pride. These experiences brought learning beyond the play space, although broader knowledge of other communities remained an improvement priority.

At the June 2023 inspection, Ofsted found effective safeguarding arrangements, strong identification and targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and good progress from children's starting points.

Settling in during June 2023 included home visits and gathering information about children's interests and existing skills. Staff used that knowledge to plan activities and next steps. Visual prompts helped children with speech and language difficulties join conversations, giving them another way to participate.

Parents then received daily feedback, learning journals and summaries of progress. Together, these offered both an account of the day and a longer view of learning. Staff encouraged handwashing and offered healthy snacks, milk and water, though teaching about why healthy habits matter needed further development.

The address is Fillongley Village Hall, Coventry Road, Fillongley, Coventry, CV7 8EQ.

In June 2023, sessions ran from 9am to 1pm on weekdays during term time. Funded early education then covered two-, three- and four-year-old children. That attendance pattern centred on a shorter nursery day rather than an extended working day.

• Attendance fit. The June 2023 pattern was weekday, term-time sessions from 9am to 1pm. What attendance arrangements and funded-hour terms now apply to your child?
• Healthy habits. In June 2023, routines included handwashing and healthy refreshments, but children needed more explanation of how lifestyle choices support health. Consider how staff make that connection during everyday activities.
• Beyond the village. June 2023 activities connected children with their local community, while understanding people and cultures further afield needed expansion. This matters for families seeking broader cultural experiences alongside local outings.

The June 2023 picture suits families drawn to practical play, conversation and village connections, with a shorter term-time day fitting their routine. Home visits, visual communication aids and progress journals add useful substance to the account of care. The balance is clear: engaging everyday experiences, with further work needed on health understanding and learning about communities beyond children's own.