Business Details
OFSTED Good Nursery in Royal Wootton Bassett
Established in Royal Wootton Bassett, Longleaze Pre-School and Nursery provides high-quality childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in October 2024, we adhere to the Bristol Standard, a framework that promotes continuous improvement through reflective practice and self-evaluation. Our team of highly qualified staff, including Emma (Manager/DSL), Tracey J (Deputy Manager/DDSL), and Hannah Newton (Chair of the Committee), prioritises creating warm, positive relationships with children to ensure their emotional well-being.We offer structured sessions with a balance of free play, adult-led activities, and themed learning experiences, while maintaining strong partnerships with parents to support each child's unique development. Our safeguarding practices are robust, with dedicated leads ensuring children's safety and rights are upheld. Through flexible funding options and a commitment to accessibility, we strive to make early years education inclusive and impactful for all families.
Services
Nursery Sessions
Preschool Sessions
Home Learning Support
Safeguarding
Themed Activities
Highlights and features
- OFSTED-rated 'Good' for quality childcare provision
- Implement Bristol Standard framework for continuous improvement
- Highly qualified staff with safeguarding expertise
- Strong parent-partnership approach to child development
- Flexible funding options for 15-30 hour government schemes
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
- Bristol Standard
What people say
Warm positive relationships
Gentle caring approach
Highly qualified staff
Strong parent partnerships
Effective safeguarding
Services
Nursery Sessions
Term-time nursery sessions for 2-4 year olds operating 9am-3pm daily. Includes structured learning, free play, and outdoor activities. Staff provide individualised care with settling-in periods to ensure emotional security. Government-funded hours available for eligible families.
Preschool Sessions
Educational programmes aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. Combines literacy development, numeracy concepts, and creative activities. Sessions include circle time, group learning, and themed projects to stimulate cognitive and social development through play-based learning.
Home Learning Support
Guidance for parents to extend learning at home through everyday activities. Provides themed activity ideas, literacy resources, and environmental exploration suggestions. Emphasises parental role in child development with practical, low-cost engagement strategies.
Safeguarding
Comprehensive safeguarding framework with designated leads and deputy leads. Follows OFSTED standards for child safety and welfare. Partners with local authorities for out-of-hours child protection concerns while maintaining strict in-setting safety protocols.
Themed Activities
Half-termly themed educational experiences co-created with children. Recent topics include 'Bugs', 'Pirates', and 'Heroes'. Integrates cross-curricular learning through imaginative play, art projects, and environmental exploration within a structured daily routine.
People
Emma Flack
Manager/DSL
Experienced early years professional overseeing daily operations and safeguarding. Leads staff team in implementing educational programmes while maintaining OFSTED compliance and child-centred care standards.
Tracey Jacobs
Deputy Manager/DDSL
Supports managerial functions and safeguarding protocols. Works closely with staff to ensure consistent application of educational frameworks and child protection policies across all nursery operations.
Hannah Newton
Chair of the Committee
Oversees strategic governance and policy implementation. Represents parent interests while ensuring organisational compliance with regulatory standards and operational best practices.
Questions
What childcare funding options are available?
We offer 15 government-funded hours weekly for 3-4 year olds, with potential 30-hour eligibility. Some 2-year-olds qualify for 15 funded hours under working family criteria.
What does a typical day look like?
Sessions 9am-3pm include free play, structured learning, snack times, and themed activities. Wednesday mornings feature PE in the school hall with additional outdoor learning opportunities.
How do you support home learning?
We provide activity ideas, literacy resources, and environmental exploration suggestions. Weekly newsletters keep parents informed about curriculum themes and home engagement opportunities.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
Designated Safeguarding Leads (Emma Flack) and deputies (Tracey Jacobs & Beth Daniell) maintain child protection protocols. Out-of-hours concerns contact Children's Social Care on 0300 456 0108.
How are children settled into nursery?
Individualised settling-in periods help children adapt. Key workers build strong family relationships to ensure emotional security during transition to nursery environment.
