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Our philosophy
To provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children can, through play:
1. Develop their independence
2. Develop their self esteem
3. Mix with other children and adults
4. Gain positive attitudes to all children
5. Have fun!
Essential information
Abington Pre-school is a registered charity and offers places for children aged 2 years old to 5 years old and is situated within the primary school grounds employing its own experienced and longstanding staff. The staff have experience of children with additional needs and also children with English as a second language.
We have been rated good with Ofsted in January 2020.
Opening
Abington Pre-school is open on weekdays during term time from 8:30am-3pm. The day can be broken into three sessions with the option of an early start and an extended pickup.
Early start 8.30-8.50
Morning session 8:50-11:50
Lunch session 11:50-1:20
Afternoon session 1:20-2:50
Extended pickup 2.50-3.00pm
Flexible sessions are available to suit both you and your child.
As of 1st April 2026 the following fees will apply.
| Session | Non funded 3 & 4 year olds regular booking | Non funded 2 year olds regular booking | Non funded 3 & 4 year old, adhoc booking | Non funded 2 year old, adhoc booking |
(8.50 to 2.50pm) | £8.25 per hour | £9.80 per hour | £8.98 per hour | £10.68 per hour |
| Early start (8.30 to 8.50am | £3.00 | £3.50 | N/A | N/A |
| Extended collection(2.50 to 3.00pm) | £1.00 | £1.00 | £1.00 | £1.00 |
Funding
Abington Preschool is registered with OFSTED to accept government funding. Children are currently eligible to receive Nursery Education funding from the term after a child turns three years old.
Funded two’s
We are also registered to provide care and education to parents/carers in receipt of funded two funding for 2 year old children. If you think you may be eligible to receive such funding please contact the local Children’s centre in Linton or Sawston.
Pre-School Fees charged for over three year old children in Universal Entitlement.
Eligible children are entitled to access up to 15 hours per week of Early Years provision. This can be taken over a 38 weeks as long as the total hours claimed does not exceed 570 hours. The minimum claim for our setting is 2.5 hours in any one day and the maximum claim for our setting is 6 hours in any one day, please consult our Finance Manager if you require more details.
Any additional fees charged relate to:
• Hours attended in excess of the free entitlement
• Weeks not funded by the Early Years Funding
Extended Entitlement for eligible three and four year olds.
Some parents/guardians may be entitled to 30 hours childcare if they meet certain criteria.
If eligible they will be sent a code which will need validating by the childcare provider.
Please contact our Finance Manager for further information on 01223 894246.
Curriculum
At Abington Preschool our approach to learning is play based.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) set by the government. The curriculum has 7 Prime areas for learning which we actively follow:
• Communication and language development
• Physical development
• Personal, social and emotional development
• Literacy development
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world
• Expressive arts and design
And 3 characteristics of effective teaching and learning:
• playing and exploring
• active learning
• creating and thinking critically
It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children’s school readiness and gives them the broad range of knowledge and skills needed to make good progress.
The Department for Education have produced a guidance to help, show parents/carers typical development at different ages called ‘What to expect when’. Please find the link below
At Preschool we encourage children to explore, take risks, make decisions, solve problems and share their achievements with others. As children they apply the knowledge and skills they gain from other areas of learning in a context, which is meaningful to them.
Ofsted
Abington Preschool had its last Ofsted inspection in January 2026. The inspector found us to be meeting the expected standard in all areas.
What it’s like to be a child at the setting (from our recent ofsted report)
From the start of the day, leaders and staff adapt their approaches to meet all children’s needs, including those who are disadvantaged or those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This ensures that every child feels happy and secure in the setting. Staff find out important about children to tailor the environment and resources to their needs. This meets each child’s individual needs and supports their wellbeing, confidence and engagement in learning.
Children come into the setting and show they are excited to engage in the exciting experiences on offer to them. Staff are on hand to welcome children and give them a real sense of care and belonging. They offer cuddles, which helps children to feel safe. Children build secure attachments to all staff, including their key persons. Staff gather detailed information from parents and carers when children start. This helps staff to gain a secure understanding of children’s needs and backgrounds, which helps to create a sense of belonging.
To read the full Ofsted report, please click the link below.