Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Education in Tidworth
At Shipton Bellinger Pre School, we are dedicated to providing exceptional early years education and childcare in a nurturing environment. Our team prioritises the unique needs of each child, with 70% of our attendees coming from military families, reflecting our commitment to supporting those who serve. We implement a play-based curriculum designed to foster creativity, independence, and social development, while maintaining strong partnerships with parents through regular communication and collaborative feedback.Our Ofsted-rated practices ensure high standards of care and education, and we offer flexible sessions to accommodate busy family schedules. By assigning each child a dedicated key person, we create a seamless connection between home and nursery, ensuring consistent support for every child's growth and learning journey.
Services
Early Years Education
Military Family Support
Key Person Approach
Parent Partnerships
Inclusive Environment
Highlights and features
- We specialise in supporting military families with 70% military child attendance
- Each child receives individual attention through dedicated key person assignments
- Our Ofsted-registered practices ensure consistent quality standards
- Flexible session options accommodate diverse family schedules
- We maintain transparent communication through multiple parent update channels
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Wonderful caring staff
Frequent progress updates
Smooth transition support
Flexible hour adjustments
Excellent military family understanding
Services
Early Years Education
Our play-based curriculum develops foundational skills through structured activities and free exploration. Qualified educators guide children aged 2-5 in literacy, numeracy, and social development using Ofsted-approved methodologies. Daily lesson plans balance guided learning with child-led discovery in indoor and outdoor environments.
Military Family Support
Specialised care addressing military lifestyle challenges including deployment transitions and frequent relocations. We provide consistent routines and emotional support strategies tailored to service children's unique needs while maintaining flexible scheduling options for family adjustments.
Key Person Approach
Each child receives individualised attention through assigned key workers who monitor development and maintain regular parent communication. This dedicated professional coordinates care plans, shares daily progress updates, and facilitates smooth transitions between age groups within our nursery setting.
Parent Partnerships
We actively engage parents through multiple communication channels including digital journals, face-to-face meetings, and formal progress reviews. Parent evenings allow collaborative planning for each child's developmental next steps while encouraging home-activity integration into nursery learning programmes.
Inclusive Environment
Our facilities and teaching methods accommodate diverse needs with sensory resources and adaptable learning spaces. Cultural diversity is celebrated through themed activities while individual learning styles inform personalised teaching approaches across all nursery areas.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We cater for children aged 2 to 5 years through our structured early years programme.
How do you support military families?
With 70% military child attendance, we offer flexible scheduling, deployment support, and priority settling assistance for service families.
What are your operating hours?
Term-time only sessions run 8:50-15:20 with morning, afternoon and full-day options following Hampshire term dates.
How do you communicate child progress?
Daily updates via learning journals, regular parent evenings, and key person meetings ensure transparent development tracking.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, our nursery maintains current Ofsted registration with documented quality assurance processes.
