Brightwalton Preschool Nursery

Last updated: 15/12/2021

Brightwalton Preschool Nursery is located in the idyllic village of Brightwalton, where we have been delivering a unique learning experience for Preschool children for over 35 years.

provide high quality care and education for children below statutory school age
work in partnership with parents to help children to learn and develop
add to the life and well-being of the local community
offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and values diversity

www.brightwaltonpreschool.co.uk

Who to contact

Contact Name: Sarah Wheatley-Hince
Contact Position: Manager
Telephone: 07878565015
E-mail: brightwaltonpreschool@yahoo.co.uk
swheatlyhince@hotmail.co.uk
Website: Brightwalton Preschool Nursery

Where to go

Name: Brightwalton Village Hall
Address: Brightwalton
Newbury
Berkshire
Postcode: RG20
Notes: Great outdoor space including woodland, playing field and play park for the children to enjoy.

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£19.50	per session
£6.50	per hour

Details

Plus small charge for a snack - £1.00 per day

Inclusion Information

Dietary Needs

Has Provision: Yes

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies

Date updated

14/12/2021

Vacancy range(s)

Vacancy range(s)
Places	Start Age	End Age
1	2	2
1	3	4

Funded Places

3 & 4 year old funding
2 year old funding

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Are you intending to provide 30 Hours?: Yes
Are you registered to provide 30 Hours?: Yes
30 Hour Partner Summary: We are working with the local childminder Christine Delahunty and Great Shefford Preschool.

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times

Opening Times
Day	Opening Time	Closing Time
Monday	09:00	12:00
Monday	12:00	15:00
Wednesday	09:00	12:00
Wednesday	12:00	15:00
Friday	09:00	12:00
Friday	12:00	15:00

School Pickups

Offers pickups

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

EY444890

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
25/05/2022	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
01/02/2017	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Outstanding
08/10/2012	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Local Offer

Description

Brightwalton Preschool Nursery is located in the idyllic village of Brightwalton, where we have been delivering a unique learning experience for Preschool children for over 30 years.

provide high quality care and education for children below statutory school age
work in partnership with parents to help children to learn and develop
add to the life and well-being of the local community
offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and values diversity

www.brightwaltonpreschool.co.uk

Contact Name

Sarah Wheatley-Hince

Contact Telephone

07878 565015

Contact Email

swheatleyhince@hotmail.co.uk

SEN Provision Type

Medical, Specific Literacy Difficulties, Speech & Language Difficulties, Behavioural, Emotional & Social Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Physical Disability, Hearing Impairment, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Visual Impairment

Local Offer Age Bands

1 to 4

Needs Level

Low

Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings

1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?

Through close monitoring and observations.

2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?

Individual pupil profile/ Learning Journey. We would share info where a particular log or SAPP (Support & Achievement Play Plan) were being written/kept.

Regular face to face discussions, reports, termly profile reports which are accessible at any time. Open door policy.

3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?

We treat every child individually. We plan for each child.

4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?

Through one to one modeling play. Staff attending training courses tailored to specific needs. We are an ECAT setting.

5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?

To provide for support we would apply for 1:1 support funding.

6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?

We work closely to parents by feeding back and involving them at all stages through to transition to school. We also use an online observation tracker which parents can access. Ongoing assessments and observations.

7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?

We provide large staff to child ratios and are able to provide individual support where necessary.

8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?

We are a village hall location. We have wheelchair access and disabled toilets.

9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?

We have good links with local primary schools and provide a comprehensive handover/transition reporting and school visits to the setting.

10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?

Evaluations through questionnaires and face to face discussions.

11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?

Sarah Wheatley-Hince 07878 565015

12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?

We have questionnaire feedback forms we ask all parents to complete. We have a complaints policy and an open door policy.

Quality checks

DBS check