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Tiddlywinks Preschool

Ofsted: Requires ImprovementNursery

Bishop William Ward School, 22a Coach Road, Great Horkesley, COLCHESTER, CO6 4AT

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

40 children

Key details

Capacity

40 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Tiddlywinks Preschool was inspected by Ofsted on 21 May 2025 and received an overall rating of Requires improvement. In their report, inspectors noted: "The provision requires improvement Children experience variable levels of support in their play and learning. This means children do not have consistently good opportunities to build on what they know and can do. For example, during play and daily routines, staff do not always support children to develop the vocabulary, listening and speaking skills that the curriculum intends to build at this stage of their learning."

Key strengths

  • Leaders demonstrate that they are aiming to provide high-quality experiences to children.
  • Children's communication and language development is a central focus of the pre-school's curriculum.
  • Staff help children learn to be responsible and independent.
  • Leaders and staff build strong, positive relationships with parents.
  • Thorough checks are completed, both at the point of recruitment and during ongoing supervision meetings with staff.
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Location

Bishop William Ward School, 22a Coach Road, Great Horkesley, COLCHESTER, CO6 4AT

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