Welcome to Lymington Centre Pre-School
Welcome to Lymington Centre Pre-School, where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to provide a setting that feels like home, where the children feel like part of our family and where families feel comfortable and welcomed in a non-judgemental environment. We understand that for a parent the choice of childcare for their child is of paramount importance.
We know that each child is an individual with a unique set of capabilities. Therefore, we support their uniqueness by adopting a holistic approach where we nurture not only their education but also their health and well-being.
Our children receive a well-rounded education by introducing them to a diverse range of experiences and opportunities, expanding their cultural capital and teaching them about the world around them whilst nurturing strong links and partnerships with our community and surrounding schools.
Our approach and engaging curriculum enables them to be confident, challenged and successful, whilst developing a high level of self-esteem, reliance, uplifting them to reach their full potential and eventually supporting them through the natural transition to full time education.
Sharon, Nicky, Georgia, Bee, Beth and Marti.
Parent Testimonial
"I just wanted to thank you and the team at Lymington Centre Pre-School so much for the special care and attention you gave my daughter and indeed our family, at a very tricky time. As we moved from out of the area and started my daughter at a new preschool, we knew that we needed some special help with my daughter. You so kindly listened to all my concerns and set a meeting with me as soon as I requested help, to talk about what to do as we suspected development delays due to possible autism/Asperger’s syndrome. You guided me through the process and helped me each step of the way, from a pre-school assessment to health visitors to speech therapists and paediatrician.
This help and quick results made sure that I chose the perfect school for my daughter to start at Reception within 6 months. Being able to quickly diagnose and then understand my daughter’s needs meant that we were able to pick a School which is perfect for her and she has indeed flourished already in her first term.
I don’t think that my daughter would be so settled and happy at big school without your significant help at a critical time I felt so support by you and your team; welcomed and assisted and I know that my daughter felt so at home with you all in your lovely supportive environment which allows children to be themselves and do their own personal best. Our family is so settled, and my daughter is her best self and doing even better than we imagined! Thank you so much to all your team."
Ofsted Report
Extract from May 2023 Ofsted Report
The manager has a clear vision for the setting and effectively supports staff well-being. Staff receive regular supervision and undertake training to keep their knowledge current. Staff have high expectations of children’s behaviour. Staff use praise and encouragement to support them. As a result, children understand the rules and boundaries and behaviour is good. The staff team work well together, deployed effectively, to ensure they meet all children’s needs. Staff interact well with the children and extend their learning through questions, encouraging the children to practise problem-solving skills. Consequently, children are independent in their play and confident to freely explore their surroundings.
Children arrive happy and separate from their parents with ease. They are independent and free to make choices in their play from the well-laid-out pre-school environment. Children learn well, as staff understand how to provide a broad curriculum. This is well planned and successfully builds on children’s experiences. Parents are happy with the care and education their children receive. They comment how well supported they are and how their children have made progress since starting at the pre-school.
Children with SEND are particularly well supported. Staff identify additional needs early and seek advice from external agencies when children need more help with their learning. The manager uses funding effectively to ensure that all children, including those with SEND, make good progress, to prepare them for their next stage of learning. The pre-school staff work well with other agencies and have formed good partnerships with local schools, pre-schools, and the local care home. It is very much part of the community. Children take part in regular outings to the local shops, library and parks. This enhances their understanding of the world in which they live and their sense of belonging.
Ofsted report 2023. Click here to read the full 2023 Ofsted report.