Business Details
Trusted Child Care & Preschool Services
St Osmund's Preschool is a charity-run early years setting dedicated to providing nurturing childcare and educational support for preschool children and families in Salisbury. Our team of experienced professionals prioritises individualised learning through play, fostering creativity, curiosity, and confidence in every child. With a culturally diverse environment, we celebrate family backgrounds and integrate them into daily routines to enrich learning experiences. Our staff hold advanced qualifications in early years education, including Forest School leadership and specialised training in speech and language development. We collaborate closely with families and external agencies to ensure holistic support for children's growth.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our Ofsted registration and adherence to rigorous safeguarding standards. We offer flexible wraparound care services, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to accommodate working families. Our innovative programs incorporate yoga, music, art, and outdoor learning to develop physical, social, and emotional skills. We maintain transparent communication with parents through regular updates and personalised support systems. Our team's collective experience spans decades, ensuring continuity of excellence in early childhood education.
Services
Preschool
Wraparound Care
Forest School
Potty Training
Oral Hygiene
Highlights and features
- We offer culturally diverse early years education with qualified staff
- Our Forest School sessions promote outdoor learning in all weathers
- We provide personalised key person support for every child
- Our team includes specialists in EAL and speech development
- We maintain Ofsted-registered standards with transparent communication
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted EY357437
What people say
Massive thank you to Miss Tess and Miss Polly
Commendable effort in learning development
Love and fondness towards the children
Best start and we are so grateful
Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
Services
Preschool
Our preschool program supports children aged 2-5 through play-based learning that develops social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Qualified educators create individualised learning plans aligned with EYFS standards. The curriculum includes creative arts, physical development, and literacy preparation.
Wraparound Care
Flexible childcare operates before and after school hours for preschool and primary school children. Includes supervised activities, healthy meals, and transportation to St Osmund's Primary School. Staffed by experienced practitioners trained in child development and safeguarding.
Forest School
Weekly outdoor sessions develop physical skills and environmental awareness through structured nature-based activities. Children engage in tool use, risk management, and sensory exploration under Level 3 Forest School leaders. All-weather programming builds resilience and teamwork.
Potty Training
Individualised toilet training programs work with families to establish consistent routines. Key workers provide guidance using visual aids and positive reinforcement techniques. Resources include training packs and home-connection strategies for smooth transitions.
Oral Hygiene
Daily toothbrushing sessions follow NHS Big Brush Club guidelines. Staff supervise proper techniques using child-safe equipment. Educational activities teach lifelong oral care habits through play-based learning and parental engagement initiatives.
People
Polly Swannell
Manager
With 13 years' experience in early years education, Polly holds a Level 5 Leadership qualification and Forest School Practitioner certification. She specialises in play-based learning and child development leadership.
Helen Evans
Office Manager
Helen has a Social Science degree and TEFL certification. As parent and professional, she combines administrative expertise with practical understanding of family needs in early years settings.
Emily Cope
Assistant Manager
A qualified practitioner since 2013, Emily specialises in child development through play. She leads key person relationships and outdoor learning initiatives with Level 3 childcare qualifications.
Barbara Buckingham
Forest School Leader
With RAF service and international school experience, Barbara brings diverse expertise. She holds Level 3 Forest School leadership and promotes healthy eating and literacy through outdoor activities.
Basia Stachurska-Rufino
EAL Specialist
Bilingual practitioner Basia supports language development and special educational needs. With Level 3 qualifications and specialist training, she bridges communication gaps between families and professionals.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We care for children aged 2-5 years, with wraparound services available for primary school students.
Are meals provided?
Breakfast Club offers fruit, cereals, and toast. After School Club provides healthy snacks and drinks.
How do you support special needs?
Our team includes SEN specialists and EAL practitioners who create individualised support plans with family input.
What outdoor activities are available?
Forest School sessions include tool use, nature exploration, and physical development activities in all weathers.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use daily updates, key person meetings, and written communication to maintain transparent family partnerships.
Reviews (6)
Lavon Straker Ross
Oct 02, 2019
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Best at what they do, couldn’t ask for a better group of people to aid in my daughter development.
Molly Cook
Jul 15, 2019
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Absolutely outstanding in every aspect. My child has been here for 2 years now and she absolutely loves it! They will help you and your child in every way they possibly can.
Selina Hg
Mar 08, 2019
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All my 3 children attend St Osmund’s and absolutely love it - for us, it’s a home from home experience and we can rest assure our children are being very well looked after in a warm, safe, happy and stimulating environment by highly skilled and attentive staff. We frequently use the holiday clubs too which are great and filled with a variety of activities to suit everyone and all weathers! Highly recommended childcare setting that we could not do without!!
Cecilia Lind
Mar 08, 2019
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My 4 year old attends and they are preparing her for school in such an amazing way. She comes home excited about homework and is already recognising letters.
James Hughes
Mar 08, 2019
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Fantastic preschool, my son loves it and his progress has been great. They are challenging him to do things that our older son (who went somewhere else) only started in reception so it's great to see him so engaged. Both our boys use their after school clubs and love it. Would recommend to any parent!
Emma Louise Pearce
Mar 07, 2019
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My son went here for 2 years and it really set him up for primary school. An amazing pre-school with excellent staff!
