ENROLL YOUR CHILD

We provide the perfect start for your child

WELCOME

A little bit about us

Established in 1996, Highampton Area Preschool is a community based charity, providing early years learning to children going to all primary schools in the local area. Generating positive relationships with parents, we provide a secure, positive and enabling environment for children to learn, develop, and commence their early years learning journey.

Facilities
& Equipment

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Terms
& Opening Times

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Our Vision
& Aims

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OUR SERVICES

Our services have been crafted to support your child's early years education

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OFSTED INSPECTION

Last Inspection: March 2023

We were delighted to have been awarded “Good” in all areas and a ‘Good Overall Effectiveness’ in our Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
Inspector comments in the report include:

“Leaders and managers have a clear and ambitious vision to provide high-quality, inclusive education for all … they have created an ambitious curriculum designed to give children, particularly the most disadvantaged, the knowledge they need to succeed in life.”

“Staff hold meaningful conversations with children and give them time to think and respond to open questions.”

“Children are confident and happy in this pre-school. They have access to a broad curriculum that enables them to access a wide variety of activities and learning opportunities. The thoughtful arrangement of the learning space encourages children to engage.”

PLAY

Effective play and exploration is essential for your child’s development, wellbeing, development and learning.

ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

Allowing your child to make choices and supporting their individual interests and needs.

POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

Providing warm, caring, friendly, supportive and consistent relationships with your child and parents/carers.

NURTURING

Ensuring that your child is safe, cared for, listened to, given support, opportunities and encouragement.

LEARNING

Planning and engaging your child in activities to extend their learning which are challenging, fun, and tailored to their individual interests and needs.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Recognition that your child is unique, an individual who is constantly progressing, will develop their own interests and will learn at their own pace.

WHAT'S NEW

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THINGS YOUR CHILD WILL NEED

We've got a list of the things your child will need when attending pre-school

OUR EVENTS

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