The Greenwood Pre-school

A tambourine signalled the welcome session, while children took responsibility for clearing their cups and plates: in March 2026, everyday routines gave The Greenwood Pre-school its character. This Winnersh setting has 26 places in total.

At its March 2026 inspection, Ofsted assessed inclusion and behaviour, attitudes and routines at Strong standard, the remaining four areas at Expected standard, and safeguarding standards as met. Those area judgements give a more useful picture than a single headline grade.

In March 2026, children used flowers and play dough together, learning plant vocabulary as they made impressions and added petals. A book corner supported shared reading; Goldilocks and the Three Bears became material for acting out familiar characters. These examples connected language with things children could handle, remember and perform.

The early years foundation stage sets the framework for learning, development and care: here, the March 2026 activities combined play with conversation, movement and early mathematics. Music introduced changes in pace and volume, while rocket play brought in counting. Targeted activities addressed attention, communication and social interaction.

Outside, the garden offered climbing, running and wheeled toys. Children spent substantial time outdoors in March 2026. Staff talked with children during play, but did not reliably develop their spontaneous interests into deeper learning. Following those ideas further was a required next step.

At the March 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that individual goals, regularly reviewed support and collaboration with families and external professionals helped children with SEND make progress, but identified inconsistent mealtime supervision when staff became occupied with other tasks.

In March 2026, home visits before joining helped staff understand family circumstances, and each child's key person provided continuity. Families received newsletters, online progress updates and everyday conversations with staff. Parents also joined sessions and shared foods and celebrations from their cultures, connecting nursery experiences with family life.

Healthy snacks and opportunities to pour drinks supported everyday independence. However, snack-time organisation needed closer attention, alongside the wider requirement to keep staff engaged with children throughout meals.

The address is Winnersh Primary School, Greenwood Grove, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5LH. Attendance at a nursery on a school site does not guarantee a Reception place.

In March 2026, opening hours were 8.45am to 3.30pm from Monday to Thursday, and 8.45am to 11.45am on Friday. Children attending at that time were aged three to four. These are dated operating details, rather than a current booking offer.

• Mealtime attention. The March 2026 findings identified distractions from routine tasks during meals. Ask how snack time now keeps practitioners alongside children and engaged in conversation.
• Following children's ideas. Staff did not consistently extend interests emerging through play in March 2026. A useful visit question is how a child's unexpected question becomes the next activity.
• Attendance planning. The March 2026 opening pattern included an earlier Friday finish. What attendance arrangements would fit your family's week?

Greenwood suits families who value the outdoor movement, shared stories and everyday independence seen in its March 2026 practice. Its March 2026 practice also gives families considering SEND support concrete mechanisms to discuss: individual goals, key-person communication and professional collaboration. The decision should give equal weight to those arrangements and the required improvements in mealtime attention and extending children's ideas.