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The Little Owl Pre-School

The Little Owl Pre-School has been running in the Reading area for many years. We are currently situated on Northcourt Avenue in the Scout and Guide Headquarters. We cater for up to 28 children daily aged from two to five years. Sessions are available during term time, Monday - Friday, 9:30 – 12:30. We accept 2yr old and 3/4yr old funding up to a maximum of 15 hours per week.

We offer a free-flow environment for the children, meaning they can move freely between play areas, inside and outside and lead their play and learning through their own ideas and choices. We have a large garden with lots of play equipment, and a wooded area for getting close to nature.

We are a multi-cultural setting and welcome families from all backgrounds and with English as an additional language.

Please contact us to find out more and to arrange a visit.

This setting has signed up to offer Tax Free Childcare.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Carly Knights
Contact Position
Administrator
Telephone
07958 598106
E-mail
littleowl163@gmail.com
Website
Little Owl Pre-school

Where to go

Name
Reading Scout & Guide Headquarters
Address
163
Northcourt Avenue
Reading
Postcode
RG2 7HG
Notes

We have a large, secure private garden where we encourage children to be physically active and learn through contact with nature. Our indoor learning space encourages independence, as children have free access to books, creative media, role-play and construction equipment. There is plenty of space to allow freedom of movement which facilitates concentration and communication. We are passionate about children’s creativity and are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.  We use aspects of this philosophy in our work with children.

We offer very flexible session options: your child may start with one or two sessions a week and gradually build up to more should you choose.

 

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Monday to Friday 09:30 - 12:30

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£19.50 Per Session
Details
We charge an additional £5.00 for a Lunch Club session (from 12.30 - 1.30 pm): these sessions are only offered subject to demand. Not currently available for the Summer Term.
Wheelchair accessible?
Yes

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair Access

Has Provision
Yes

Special Needs

Has Provision
Yes
Experience with
Speech & Language difficulties
Hyperactivity
Emotional needs
Language impairment
ADHD
Challenging Behaviour
Social & Emotional needs
Hearing Impairment
Delayed speech
Autism
General Special Needs
Autistic spectrum
Developmental delay
behavioural problems
Learning difficulties
Aspergers Syndrome
Details
We will be happy to discuss any specific additional needs, and provide training (wherever possible) in areas where we do not already have the relevent training/experience

Dietary Needs

Has Provision
Yes

Cultural Provisions

Has Provision
Yes

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
No
Details
Places available for children aged 2, 3 and 4 years to start in September 2022. All mornings available, Monday - Friday, 09:30 - 12:30 in term time.
Date updated
12/05/2022
Immediate Vacancies for 30 Hour Place
No

Funded Places

3 & 4 year old funding
Yes
2 year old funding
Yes

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Additional 15 hours of *Free* childcare offered
No
Intending to provide 30 Hours?
No

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 9.30 12.30
Tuesday 9.30 12.30
Wednesday 9.30 12.30
Thursday 9.30 12.30
Friday 9.30 12.30

School Pickups

Offers pickups
No

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
EY539223
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
12/12/2018Inspection (Early Years Register)Requires Improvement
26/06/2019Re-inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Local Offer

Contact Name
Rachel Beilby
Contact Telephone
07958 598106
Contact Email
littleowl163@gmail.com
Local Offer Age Bands
Early Years (0-4 years)
SEN Provision Type
Targeted
Local Offer Updated
01/07/2022
Download more Local Offer details for Little Owl Pre-school Local Offer - June 2022 here...

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This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.

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