About Us

Blewbury Pre-School has been providing early years education for over 50 years.

Blewbury Pre-School is a voluntary managed charity, managed as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered with the Charity Commission (Charity Number 1173635) and registered with Ofsted on the Early Years Childcare Register (Ofsted Number 2592636). We are also an accredited member of the Early Years Alliance and are fully insured with the EYA.

What Ofsted Says about Blewbury Pre-School

Our last Ofsted Inspection was 1st November 2022 with a grading of GOOD across the board.

These are some of the excerpts from our Ofsted Report.

‘Children are safe and happy. Most arrive keen to start their day. They find the resources on offer interesting and quickly settle to productive play. Staff fully understand that for children to be ready to learn they need to be fully settled. With this in mind, staff adapt settling-in processes to meet the individual needs of children.’

‘Children benefit from a curriculum that is well planned and designed to give them the skills and knowledge they need for future learning.’

‘Staff are highly effective at building children's self-esteem. They offer lots of smiles and praise. Children beam with pride as staff praise them for putting on their own coats or completing a puzzle. The positive and encouraging atmosphere leads to children who are learning the benefits of trying hard and having a go. These skills will be very useful for later learning’

‘Parents speak very highly of the staff. They describe the setting as having a 'family feel'.’

‘Parents welcome the advice that is offered to help children achieve developmental milestones, such as when the time comes to begin toilet training’

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive very effective support. Staff closely monitor progress, and are rightly delighted about how well these children do’.

‘Children are safe because staff supervise them closely at all times.’

‘Staff are highly successful at making children feel valued. Staff plan very carefully, so that children's cultural backgrounds and families are reflected in the resources, displays and activities on offer. Children see pictures of themselves and their families. They get to experience the food, clothes, dances and festivals from their own cultures and those of their friends. This helps ensure children gain an accurate representation, and positive view, of the diverse world in which they live. ‘

‘Children show they are developing a real love of books and stories’

Our Values

Be Inclusive

We strive to create a secure, inclusive environment where all children can thrive, and where every contribution is respected and valued. Families play a crucial role in promoting equality and diversity, while we provide positive, non-stereotypical information about gender roles, diverse family structures, and cultural backgrounds. We are fully committed to anti-discriminatory practices, embedding inclusion throughout all our Pre-School activities, and fostering positive relationships across all communities.

Opportunities for all

We ensure that Blewbury Pre-School is fully inclusive in meeting the needs of all children. We recognise that children and their families come from diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide a secure and accessible environment in which all our children flourish and feel valued. Please see our core Policies and Procedures on: -

Safeguarding Children
Special Education Needs
Promoting Inclusion, Diversity and Equality

Our Policies and Procedures are reviewed and updated annually to make sure they reflect current practice and legislation. We base our Policies and Procedures upon advice from the Early Years Alliance, and our Policies are available for all parents to see in the building.

SEND

At Blewbury Pre-School, we believe in inspiring all children to become confident, competent and independent learners. We will be delighted to work alongside you and your child if you feel that they may have additional needs and are very experienced in offering support and encouragement to all families to help your child fulfil their potential. You may also wish to read the Oxfordshire SEND local offer: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/children-and-families/oxfordshire-send-local-offer

We have an experienced and qualified Special Education Needs and Disabilities Co-Ordinator, Mrs Tracey Edwards, who is supported by a group of Early Years’ professionals who will work together with you to help you and your child make the most of their early years with us.