All Saints Pre-School

Books to borrow and outdoor balancing equipment give All Saints Pre-School a practical character: stories can continue at home, while physical play has space in the garden. These were features of daily life in June 2024 at this Cove setting, based in Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Farnborough.

At its June 2024 inspection, Ofsted judged the provision Good, found safeguarding effective and reported that children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), made good progress. The pre-school has 35 places in total; the children attending in June 2024 were aged two to four.

In June 2024, conversation ran through activities. Staff expanded children's vocabulary and listened to their accounts of weekends. Accessible books and a lending library connected reading at the setting with reading at home. Group stories encouraged children to anticipate the next part, giving them an active role rather than simply listening.

The early years foundation stage sets requirements for children's learning, development and care: here, the June 2024 examples included conversation, stories, creative work and physical play. Children's interests helped shape activities. One request for a circular shape became an earth-making project using tissue paper, linking a child's idea with making and explaining.

Outdoor play in June 2024 included slides and balancing with crates, tyres and logs. However, learning opportunities were less broad for children who favoured the garden over indoor activities. The June 2024 inspection asked for more precise garden curriculum planning and a more consistent staff response to behaviour, including explanations of the reasons for boundaries.

Home visits formed part of settling in during June 2024, helping staff build early relationships with children. Staff used assessments to spot children needing extra help, made referrals and worked with other professionals on targeted support. This gave support a concrete route: observation, referral and joint work.

Reports and conversations kept parents informed about their children's learning in June 2024. Everyday independence also mattered: children completed tasks themselves and sought help when necessary, useful preparation for their next stage.

Handwashing and discussions about fruit featured in June 2024 routines. Behaviour was generally cooperative, but adults did not consistently explain why actions such as throwing sand were unsafe. Indoor shouting sometimes disturbed children trying to concentrate. Families should weigh those specific weaknesses alongside the positive account of relationships and learning.

The address is Church Hall, Chapel Lane, Cove, Farnborough, GU14 9BL.

In June 2024, opening hours were 9.30am to 2.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, and 9.30am to 12.30pm on Thursday and Friday, during term time. Funded early education was provided for children aged two, three and four at that time.

• Garden learning. June 2024 planning did not give children who preferred being outdoors the same breadth of learning. Ask how garden activities now extend language, creativity and other learning alongside physical play.
• Explaining boundaries. In June 2024, staff responses to behaviour varied, and reasons for rules were sometimes unclear. Ask how practitioners now explain safe play and respond consistently.
• Attendance fit. June 2024 opening hours ended earlier on Thursday and Friday. What attendance arrangements would fit your family's week now?

All Saints Pre-School merits consideration for families drawn to shared reading, creative activities shaped by children's interests and outdoor physical play. Its June 2024 picture combines useful settling and support mechanisms with clear weaknesses in garden planning and behaviour guidance. Those two points deserve attention when deciding whether the setting suits your child.