Pippin Pre-School
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Pippin Pre-School has made significant improvements since the previous Inadequate rating in January 2023, achieving a Good overall effectiveness grade across all areas. The setting demonstrates strong leadership, reflective practice, and a well-sequenced curriculum with good progress for all children including those with SEND. The inspection used the legacy 4-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management), which has been mapped to the November 2025 7-area framework. Key areas for development focus on refining learning intentions to avoid overloading activities and strengthening opportunities for children's independence, particularly for older children in self-care tasks.
Inspection Overview
Safeguarding
Met
Inclusion
Good
Curriculum and Teaching
Good
Achievement
Good
Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines
Good
Children's Welfare and Well-being
Good
Leadership and Governance
Good
Key Insights From The Inspection
Likes
SafeguardingComprehensive training
SafeguardingClear procedures
SafeguardingRobust recruitment
InclusionSEND coordination
Areas for improvement
InclusionDifferentiation consistency
Curriculum and TeachingLearning intention clarity
Curriculum and TeachingActivity focus
AchievementLearning outcome consistency
Availability & Fees
Fees at this nursery vary depending on age.
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Location of Pippin Pre-School
Buttercup Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4PF
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