Kiddylinguistics Preschool With Culham After School Club

Multilingual songs and sustained work with familiar stories shaped the September 2021 picture of this Culham setting. In September 2021, children explored books through different languages and ways of telling the same story, bringing language learning into familiar activities.

At its September 2021 inspection, Ofsted rated the provision Good, found safeguarding effective and praised children's language development and staff's support for children needing extra help. The setting has 24 places in total. Children attending in September 2021 were aged 3 to 11, across preschool and school-age provision.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care: language, physical activity and growing independence belong alongside other areas of learning.

In September 2021, songs introduced words in children's home languages and others. A story corner gave children somewhere to share books with staff, while non-fiction and poetry broadened their reading experiences. Repeating key stories over several weeks gave children time to become familiar with characters and ideas rather than rushing through new material.

Daily energetic play also featured in September 2021, with large equipment and opportunities to run. Children encountered different cultures and celebrations through everyday activities.

Mathematics received less effective attention in September 2021. Staff identified useful next steps, but interactions and activities did not consistently develop children's understanding of counting and number. Some adult-led activities also placed too much emphasis on the finished product, with insufficient clarity about the learning intended along the way.

In September 2021, reassurance from staff helped new children adjust to routines and participate. Children practised managing coats, shoes and personal hygiene, with adults nearby to help. These were practical steps towards doing more for themselves.

Communication with families in September 2021 included the stories, songs and vocabulary children were exploring. That gave parents concrete ways to continue familiar activities at home, rather than only a general account of the day.

The address is Europa School Uk Site, Thame Lane, Culham, Abingdon, OX14 3DZ.

In September 2021, preschool opening hours were 8.30am to 3.10pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. Before-school and after-school provision served children attending the host school, and the setting received funding for early education for children aged three and four.

The preschool occupied the Europa School site in September 2021. Attending a school's nursery does not guarantee a Reception place; families still need to follow the relevant school admissions process.

• Mathematics and purposeful activities. September 2021 improvement points concerned number learning and clearer aims for adult-led activities. A visit is an opportunity to discuss how both now shape the day.
• Attendance arrangements. The September 2021 offer combined term-time preschool with care around the host school's day. Which current attendance pattern would fit your child's age and your family's routine?
• Reception admissions. Sharing the Europa School site should not be treated as a promise of progression. Plan the Reception application separately from preschool attendance.

The September 2021 picture suits families who value multilingual songs, sustained engagement with books and practical independence. Its appeal is specific: language learning ran through ordinary activities. The mathematics and adult-led teaching concerns deserve equal weight when assessing how the preschool works today.