We are 'Outstanding'! (October 2015)
We are pleased to announce that education watchdog Ofsted has awarded our pre-school with its highest rating of 'Outstanding' in every category, meaning the provision is of exceptionally high quality.
Ofsted states that... 'Management and staff gently and innovatively reinforce children's very positive behaviour and children demonstrate excellent social skills. Consequently, children show exceptional levels of cooperation, respect and tolerance for others..' The '... Children make sustained progress in their learning and their literacy skills are exceptionally well developed. Older children are learning to read and write their own names. Children are extremely well prepared to move on to the next stage in their learning at school.'
Read full report here.
Mission Statement
As a committee run charity, Lavington Community Pre-school believes in the strength of promoting British values to the children and aspiring them to stay safe and healthy and be the best they can be.
Nurturing and educating our children in a safe, secure and stimulating environment, which allows each child to learn inclusively and develop as unique individuals.
We believe in celebrating each child’s diversity and promoting excellent self-esteem and self-confidence.
Play is children’s work! It is natural, essential and instinctive. Children learn through play actively and effectively, supported by the knowledge and care of empathetic Practitioners, Early Years Teachers and Educators.
Lavington Pre-school “where learning and play happen every day”.
Lavington Pre-School provides care & education for children aged 2 to 5 years in a friendly rural setting. Our purpose built premises offer well-equipped and stimulating classroom spaces, with free-flow outdoor play in our secure garden.
* Ofsted inspected * All staff & Committee DBS checked * Childcare scheme vouchers welcome *
* Registered to accept The Better Together Funding for 2 year olds & Free Entitlement Funding for 3 & 4 year olds & the Free 30 Hours Entitlement Funding
* Member of Pre-school Learning Alliance * Registered Charity Number 1039213 *