Ofsted
We were pleased to be awarded Good in our last Ofsted report, see below for the Summary of Key Findings for Parents from the Report
We provide pre-school children from 2 years 9 months to 5 years with a wide variety of learning experiences in a secure, caring environment, which fosters confidence, independence and self-esteem.
We can be found at the Highfield Church Centre, Highfield Lane, Southampton SO17 1RL. (Next door to Highfield School, Infants)
We are open 38 weeks a year and offer morning sessions only
XXXX has come on in leaps and bounds this last year and is definitely ready for school. He absolutely loves his days at Little Acorns and will be very sad to see it come to an end. (2018-2019)
XXXX has had a wonderful time at Little Acorns. She settled quickly and has always enjoyed her mornings there. She has a lovely group of friends and has really grown in confidence during her 2 years. She is learning a lot and always comes home with lovely stories she has learnt. (2018-2019)
It has been so lovely to read about what XXX has been doing at Little Acorns. Thank you all so much for all the care, kindness, interest you have shown towards XXX and for your wisdom, knowledge, expertise and compassion. XXX has had a great couple of years and we are very grateful for all you have done for her. (2018-2019)
XXXXXX has loved his time at pre- school, he has learnt so much and it has been lovely to see his progress and what he has been up to. He always comes home saying he ‘had a nice time’ (2018-2019)
I’m so pleased he seems to have turned a corner and regained his confidence and walking in on his own again. Just in time for big school. (2018-2019)
Thank you Little Acorns for a great pre school experience. XXXX is leaving with so many friends, confidence and interest for learning and lots of excitement about going up to 'big' school. We are very grateful for all the staff and their caring attitudes. Thank you. (2018-2019)
XXXXX absolutely loves Little Acorns and, although excited about school, she is going to miss you all very much. Thank you so much for all the incredible work you do, the thoughtful planning and detail that goes into the activities is amazing. Her enjoyment and development is a testament to your brilliant work. (2018-2019)
We were pleased to be awarded Good in our last Ofsted report, see below for the Summary of Key Findings for Parents from the Report
Carol Romilly
Carol owns and manages Little Acorns.
She is a qualified SENCO, and liases with parents and outside agencies to ensure that we provide the best care and education we can for children with special needs.
Carol was born in Southampton and is qualified with a Diploma in Preschool Practice. She is married with two grown-up children.
Jane Gill
Jane started working at Little Acorns in 1997, after spending several years as a child-minder.
She has a Diploma in Pre-school practice.
She is married and has grown-up children and grand-children.
Alison Niblo
After gaining an English degree and a PGCE, Alison worked in a pre-school in the USA before returning to work for eight years in Infant schools in the UK. She has written five non-fiction books for younger children and has lived in Southampton with her husband for over twenty years. She has three children, all of whom attended Little Acorns, and she joined the staff there in 2005.
Nicky Heather
Nicky has a degree in Contemporary History and a Masters in International Relations and Global Politics and is currently studying for a Childcare and Education Vocational Level 3.
She has two young children, one of whom attended Little Acorns before starting school last year and one who still attends.
Her passions are her allotment, taking her children camping and getting back to nature as often as possible.
Little Acorns Pre-school, Highfield Lane, Southampton
SO17 1RL