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

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

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

E-mail

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.

The Barn after school club may be available at the Primary School for preschool children aged 3 and over. Please contact Harwell Primary School for more information and availability. Little Pippins cannot walk your child from pre-school to the after school club so you will need to make a private arrangement for that.

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: 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

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies: No
Date updated: 20/06/2023

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

Opening Times
Day	Opening Time	Closing Time
Monday - Friday	9:05am	3:05pm
Monday - Friday	8:35am	9:05am

Facilities

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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Last updated: 20/06/2023

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