Whizz Kids Pre-School

Plants, snails and block-built structures give Whizz Kids Pre-School a practical, hands-on character. In May 2026, children explored growing things, compared shapes in their construction play and developed physical skills outdoors. These everyday experiences connected language, early mathematics and movement.

Whizz Kids has capacity for 26 children aged two to five, at Ashford Park Primary School in Ashford. At its 15 May 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged achievement, behaviour and routines, welfare, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership to meet the expected standard, with safeguarding standards met. Two priorities deserve attention: language support for children learning English as an additional language, and consistency when activities change.

In May 2026, learning followed the early years foundation stage, the framework for children's learning, development and care. Play brought these strands together: children counted blocks, compared their sizes and explored the shape of a cylinder while building.

Growing plants supplied another practical route into learning. Children watered them, learnt about sunlight and measured their height; observing snails in the grass encouraged curiosity about living things. Younger children used a story bag to practise words and familiar songs, while older children selected books to share with adults.

Outdoor experiences in May 2026 included riding tricycles, carrying water and scooping sand. Cutting and gluing offered practice for smaller hand movements. Singing and stories also took place in smaller groups suited to children's development, giving them opportunities to participate alongside others.

At the May 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that children formed secure relationships with staff and that targeted support helped children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make progress, although interactions supporting children learning English as an additional language were inconsistent during their chosen play.

In May 2026, the key-person approach involved getting to know children's families, preferences and needs. Observations and assessments informed support plans developed with parents and other professionals, and staff shared information that parents could use at home. Visual aids helped children choose food at snack time, providing a concrete way to support participation.

Health routines were practical too. In May 2026, children washed their hands before snacks, received reminders about soap and discussed healthy food choices. Adults taught them about safety while jumping and climbing.

The address is Ashford Park Primary School, Station Crescent, Ashford, TW15 3HN. At the May 2026 inspection, operating hours were Monday to Friday, 9am to noon, 12.30pm to 3pm, and 9am to 3.30pm. The setting opens during term time and closes for school holidays. That calendar makes holiday childcare a separate planning task for working families.

• Language during play. In May 2026, support for children learning English as an additional language varied during child-chosen activities. Families using another language at home should weigh this improvement priority alongside the setting's other provision.
• Changes between activities. In May 2026, behavioural expectations were reinforced unevenly during transitions, leaving some children unsure what came next. Predictable routines may matter especially to children who find changes difficult.
• Term-time attendance. The setting closes for school holidays. At a visit, which attendance arrangement would fit your family's working week?

Whizz Kids suits families seeking term-time provision for children aged two to five, with practical play involving plants, construction and outdoor movement. Its May 2026 inspection presents an expected-standard setting with concrete strengths in everyday learning and individual support. The decision turns partly on how well its language interactions and transitions now meet your child's needs.