Business Details
Welcome to St Philip's Pre School in Swindon
St Philip's Pre School is a dedicated early years childcare provider serving families in Upper Stratton. Our team of experienced practitioners delivers high-quality care and education through play-based learning, fostering essential communication skills that underpin all areas of development. We maintain a language-rich environment where children aged 2 to school-starting age engage in structured yet flexible activities tailored to individual needs. Recognised with a GOOD Ofsted rating, our preschool combines safety, creativity, and educational excellence. Parents consistently highlight our supportive atmosphere, diverse daily activities, and strong staff-parent partnerships.We prioritise transparent communication through multiple channels while welcoming parental feedback to enhance our services. Our commitment to nurturing independence and confidence in children has been evident even during challenging periods like the pandemic, where we maintained normalcy while implementing rigorous safety measures. The trust library, offering weekly book exchanges, exemplifies our focus on continuous learning beyond the classroom. With two decades of collective experience among our team, we provide a stable, expert-led environment that prepares children for primary school while supporting families throughout their early years journey.
Services
Early Years Childcare
Play-Based Learning
Communication Skills Development
Ofsted-Rated Care
Parent Partnership Programmes
Highlights and features
- We provide play-based learning with Ofsted-recognised quality standards
- Our experienced practitioners specialise in early years communication development
- We maintain a 6:1 child-to-staff ratio for personalised attention
- Our trust library offers weekly book exchanges to extend learning
- We implement pandemic-tested safety protocols with minimal disruption
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Amazing staff
Safe environment
Thriving children
Excellent communication
Confidence-building
Services
Early Years Childcare
Our childcare provision supports children aged 2 to school-starting age through structured play-based learning. With qualified practitioners maintaining a 6:1 child-to-staff ratio, we focus on developing social skills, independence, and school readiness. Daily activities incorporate creative play, literacy development, and physical coordination exercises tailored to individual learning needs.
Communication Skills Development
We specialise in fostering early communication skills through interactive storytelling, vocabulary-building games, and structured conversation activities. Our language-rich environment includes dedicated reading corners and weekly book exchanges to reinforce literacy development. Practitioners use proven techniques to support speech development and encourage confident self-expression in all children.
Ofsted-Rated Care
Our GOOD-rated Ofsted provision meets rigorous national standards for early years education. Regular inspections ensure compliance with safety regulations, staff qualifications, and curriculum requirements. Parents benefit from transparent reporting while children experience a balanced programme of educational activities, physical development, and creative exploration within a secure environment.
Parent Partnership Programmes
We maintain open communication channels through daily updates, termly progress reports, and regular parent-teacher consultations. Our feedback system allows families to contribute to service improvements while staying informed about their child's development. The trust library and activity showcases help extend learning experiences into home environments through shared reading and creative projects.
Pandemic-Resilient Provision
Our established safety protocols ensure continuity of care during health crises. Through enhanced cleaning routines, flexible attendance policies, and adapted activity formats, we maintain educational quality while protecting children and staff. This approach has successfully preserved normalcy for families while implementing government guidelines for infection control in early years settings.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We care for children from aged 2 years until they start primary school.
How do you support speech development?
Our language-rich environment includes interactive storytelling, vocabulary games, and weekly book exchanges to reinforce literacy skills.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we hold an Ofsted registration number and received a GOOD rating in our 2022 inspection.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use daily updates, termly reports, parent consultations, and regular feedback opportunities through multiple communication channels.
What happens during school holidays?
We operate term-time only following the local authority school calendar with published term dates available in advance.
How do you handle special educational needs?
Our SEND policy outlines tailored support plans developed in partnership with parents and specialist advisors when required.
