Little Pippins Pre School (Harwell)
Pre-School for children aged 2.5 years to school age. Located in an old orchard in the centre of the village on land given in trust for use by the children of the village. We have a new purpose-built building offering a large outdoor play area and Forest School. We also offer limited places at an Early Pips club from 8:35am - 9:05am for early drop off for children who are 3 and 4.
Outstanding judgement from Ofsted January 2015 and again in July 2019
As a village charity, our priority is to be able to offer places to as many village children who would like to attend and who will then be transitioning to Harwell Primary school as possible.
Our main admission time is in September with admission at other time times of the year depending on availability. Closing date for applications is the end of the Easter break and places are allocated in May with priority given to children who live within Harwell Village
Ofsted Information
- Current judgement
- Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection
- Ofsted URN
- 133726Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Date type Outcome 11/07/2007 Integrated Good 05/08/2011 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 12/12/2014 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding 11/07/2019 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Louise Addison
- Contact Position
- Office Manager
- Telephone
- 01235 821741 01235 821741
- office@littlepippins.org.uk
- Website
- www.littlepippins.org.uk
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- Notes
Registration forms are available from the office
Please email or call the office on 01235 821741 to make an appointment to have a look round or pick up a registration form. We recommend registering your child 6-12 months before you would like them to start as places are allocated the term beforehand. We do not reserve places more than 1 term ahead.
Where to go
- Name
- Little Pippins Pre-School
- Address
-
The Freeman Orchard
Gaveston Road
Harwell
Didcot
Oxfordshire - Postcode
- OX11 0HP
- View OX11 0HP on a map
Costs
- Costs
- £22 TO £25.50 PER PRE-SCHOOL SESSION Per session
- Costs
- £5 FOR EARLY PIPS Per session
- Details
Opening times will be 9:05am-12:05pm and 12:05pm-3:05pm with lunch being the first part of the afternoon sesion.
Up to 15 Universal hours funding for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
30 hours funding is not available
Unfunded sessions for 2 year olds, £21.00 per session
Unfunded sessions for 3 and 4 year olds £18.00 per session
Limited places at an Early Pips club for early drop off at 8:35am £4.60
Availability
- Age Ranges
- From 2 years 6 months to 5 years
- Other notes
Early Pips Club for 3 and 4 year olds for early drop off at 8:35 am. Places are limited.
Additional Information
- Providing services to
-
0 - 4 years (pre-school)
Children - Notes
Early Pips Club for 3 and 4 year olds for early drop off at 8:35 am. Places are limited.
Inclusion Information
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
- Details
- Concrete slope to front door but part gravel drive and parking area, Level access from main indoor play areas to the outside play areas
- Special Needs provision
- Yes
- Special Needs Experience
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Allergies
Physical disability
Moderate learning difficulties
ADHD
Asthma
Speech, language and communication difficulties
Aspergers syndrome or autistic spectrum disorders
Behaviour, emotional or social difficulties
Vision impairment
Conditions requiring medical support
Toileting requirements owing to child having difficulties
Eczema
Global Developmental Delay
Able to assist with moving and handling
Able to administer medication - Provision for special dietary needs
- Yes
- Details
- Coeliac Disease, Dairy allergy, Nut allergy and other intolerances
- Can make special cultural provisions
- Experience
- Yes
- Details
- We celebrate festivals from our own country as well as others
Childcare Information
Funded Places
- 2 year old funding
- Yes
- 3 & 4 year old funding (Universal - 15 Hours)
- Yes
- 3 & 4 year old funding (Extended - 30 Hours)
- No
- Term time only or stretched over more than 38 weeks
- Term Time
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday - Friday 9:05am 3:05pm Monday - Friday 8:35am 9:05am - Facilities
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Messy Play Area
Visit & Outings
Large Garden
Water play
0 - 1 steps into building
Accessible toilet
Pet Fish
Accessible changing facilities
Arts and crafts
Quiet room/area
Computer
Playroom
Climbing Frame
Dressing up
Sandpit
Cooking
Slide
Educational Toys
School Pickups
Does not offer school pickups
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