Long Itchington Pre-School And Out School Club

A wooded area on the school site and outdoor play every day gave this pre-school a strong outdoor thread in January 2022. At its 21 January 2022 inspection, Ofsted rated Long Itchington Pre-School And Out School Club Good and judged safeguarding effective, with positive findings about children’s relationships and progress.

The setting has capacity for 65 children in total. In January 2022, children attending were aged two to ten, spanning the pre-school and out-of-school provision; that age range belongs to the inspection period.

In January 2022, children could move between a creative workspace, a dark den and a calm corner. Real kitchen items in the home corner also travelled into imaginative play: china plates became a way to serve cakes made from dough. Resources were used across activities rather than kept in separate compartments.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children’s learning, development and care. Here, January 2022 examples included conversation during play, handling brushes and water, and exploring how dough creations differed in size.

Outside that January, climbing equipment and growing space supported physical activity and hands-on exploration. Children also made regular visits to woodland within the school grounds for activities guided by adults. Brushes and buckets of water turned chalk patterns on a playhouse into an opportunity to practise handling tools and making marks.

In January 2022, children sought staff out for comfort and assistance. Staff adapted play to individual interests, including using sand and vehicles to help a new child settle. This gave separation a familiar activity to build around.

Children that January could choose when to use the snack station, with an adult encouraging conversation. They also managed belongings such as lunch boxes and water bottles. Parents described staff as approachable and said information about their children was shared effectively.

Two teaching points needed attention in January 2022: staff did not consistently repeat children’s words with accurate pronunciation, and some group discussions lasted too long or involved ideas children struggled to understand. These matter because language modelling and appropriately pitched activities shape participation.

The address is Long Itchington C of E Primary School, Stockton Road, Long Itchington, SOUTHAM, CV47 9QP.

In January 2022, pre-school opening hours were 9am to 3pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to midday Friday. The out-of-school provision opened each weekday from 7.45am to 8.45am, then from 3pm to 6pm Monday to Thursday and 3pm to 5pm Friday.

That January, the setting operated for 46 weeks annually and provided funded nursery education for two-, three- and four-year-olds. These are dated arrangements. Attendance on a school site does not guarantee a Reception place.

• Group learning. January 2022 highlighted lengthy carpet activities and inconsistent pronunciation modelling. Ask how these points have been addressed in today’s practice.
• Planning attendance. The January 2022 timetable distinguished pre-school from out-of-school care. A visit should establish which current attendance arrangements fit your child’s age and family routine.

The January 2022 picture suits families who value outdoor exploration, imaginative play and opportunities for children to manage everyday tasks independently. It also encompasses both pre-school children and older children needing out-of-school care. The Good judgement provides a dated quality assessment, balanced by specific improvements needed in group teaching and language modelling.