Little Acorns Pre-school Kingsmere

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Little Acorns Pre-school is a nurturing community preschool, which inspires creativity, a love of learning and community mindedness. Children feel happy, secure and valued, as do their parents and caregivers, who we believe are a ‘ ... (child’s) first and most enduring educators.’  Parents can confidently leave their children secure in the knowledge that their child will receive the highest standards of care and early years education. 

The ethos underpinning all we do is ‘learning through play’.  At Little Acorns we are inclusive and offer children a stimulating environment where their individuality is respected and valued. We promote a child-centred approach to learning, as we endeavour to ensure every child develops and reaches their full potential on their Learning Journey.

We promote all areas of children’s learning and development, and work towards them becoming confident and independent, both in their self-care and approach to learning and in preparation for their transition to nursery or reception class.  We do this by providing play activities appropriate for their stage of development in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage. 

We welcome all children whatever their individual needs may be and acknowledge and respect every child’s unique and special talents. All children have the right to be educated and to develop their full potential.  At Little Acorns, we respect each child’s diversity and strive to create an environment that nurtures a feeling of belonging, stability, consistency and caring. We believe that having an inclusive policy benefits all children, and positively reflects the diversity of our society. 

At Little Acorns Pre-school Kingsmere we encourage all children to be kind and to be brave as they grow with us.

Ofsted Information

Current judgement
Good
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted URN
2523557Link to latest Ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
DatetypeOutcome
22/09/2021Inspection (Early Years Register)Inadequate
08/02/2022Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Who to contact

Contact Name
Alison Jones
Contact Position
Little Acorns Pre-school Manager
Telephone
07554 615163 07554 615163
E-mail
manager@littleacornskingsmere.co.uk
Website
www.littleacornskingsmere.co.uk/
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Notes

Little Acorns Pre-school is based on the ever growing Kingsmere estate in Bicester. We provide term time provision for children aged 2 years to 5 years. We offer flexible sessions for both funded and non-funded children. Funded provision can be combined with non-funded provision and you can use all or some of your funding on a combination of sessions that suits you (subject to availability and opening times). All hours used above the funded allocation will be charged at £5 an hour.

Where to go

Name
Little Acorns Pre-school Kingsmere
Address
Kingsmere Community Centre
Whitelands Way
Kingsmere
Bicester
Oxfordshire
Postcode
OX26 1EG
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Availability

Other notes

We believe health and wellbeing is vital and as well as focusing on this within our daily Pre-school setting, we also offer sing and sign sessions and weekly Rugbytots classes.

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair access
Yes
Details
All of our site has wheelchair access.
Special Needs provision
Yes
Special Needs Experience
Allergies
Eating Difficulties
Moderate learning difficulties
Dyslexia
ADHD
Asthma
Speech, language and communication difficulties
Aspergers syndrome or autistic spectrum disorders
Epipen Trained (severe allergy reaction)
Behaviour, emotional or social difficulties
Conditions requiring medical support
Complex health needs
Glue Ear
Mental Health issues eg anxiety, depression, OCD...
Toileting requirements owing to child having difficulties
Eczema
Global Developmental Delay
Diabetes Type 1: blood glucose testing and injecting insulin
Dyspraxia
Able to administer medication
Provision for special dietary needs
Yes
Experience
Yes
Details
We have experience with food allergies such as milk, egg and peanut as well as cultural dietary requirements.
Can make special cultural provisions
Experience
Yes
Details
Little Acorns Pre-school Kingsmere supports families within the community from a variety of cultural backgrounds and promotes the inclusion of these experiences within the setting.

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Vacancy range(s)
From 2 to 5 (spaces available = )

Funded Places

2 year old funding
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Universal - 15 Hours)
Yes
3 & 4 year old funding (Extended - 30 Hours)
Yes
Term time only or stretched over more than 38 weeks
Term Time
Offering split funding with other providers
Yes
Partnership settings
St Edburg's Church of England School
30 hour summary
Childminders
Other - please specify
Childminders

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday - Thursday 8:30am 3:00pm
Facilities
Messy Play Area
Visit & Outings
Large Garden
Water play
Accessible toilet
Accessible changing facilities
Pet Small Mammals
Arts and crafts
Quiet room/area
Computer
Playroom
Sleeping Area
Dressing up
Sandpit
Cooking
Garden
Slide
Educational Toys

School Pickups

Does offer school pickups

Schools
St Edburg's Church of England School
Details
We offer shared provision with St Edburg's Church of England School and work with them closely to ensure we can offer provision between the two settings.

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