The Forest School Association describes Forest School “as an inspirational process that offers all learner regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands on … Read more...
“Staff have very high expectations of what children can achieve and their teaching is highly responsive to children’s needs”.
Little Pippins is a community-run pre-school in Harwell Village, Oxfordshire. We provide pre-school care and education for children between the ages of 2½ and 5 years.
Our purpose-built pre-school is set in an idyllic orchard and has a large outdoor play area. We offer exceptionally high quality early years provision including onsite Forest School and Breakfast Club. We are delighted that Ofsted have judged Little Pippins to be ‘Outstanding’ at our last two inspections (December 2014 and July 2019)
Our Day
8:35 – 9:05 Early Pips Club. Pre-bookable sessions for early drop off, for children aged 3+. Spaces are limited and a small fee is … Read more...
Gallery
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What people say about Little Pippins
Staff have very high expectations of what children can achieve and their teaching is highly responsive to children’s needs.” “Managers monitor the progress of children meticulously. All children … make rapid and sustained progress from their starting points.”.– Ofsted report, July 2019
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Hands down the best childcare setting I’ve experienced. Sending my son there was a huge positive turning point and set him up so well for school. And now my daughter is lucky enough to be there too. Amazing staff, amazing setting, amazing experiences”
– A parent, January 2024