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Angelfish Preschool # Angelfish Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · Hayling Sports Centre, Harold Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9LT · Hampshire Number of places 35 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Angelfish Preschool, operating from Hayling Sports Centre on Hayling Island, provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where children aged 1 to 4 years settle quickly and develop strong bonds with attentive staff. The nursery, which received a "Good" rating in its January 2024 Ofsted inspection across all areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, focuses on fostering independence. Children are encouraged to perform tasks themselves, such as cutting fruit and pouring milk, which staff praise to build confidence and motivation. The environment is described as inviting and well-organised, prompting children to engage joyfully in activities and explore resources with confidence. Staff actively play with children, narrating activities to develop language skills and encouraging imaginative play that subtly incorporates early mathematical concepts, such as counting during a game. The preschool effectively promotes communication and language development through role-modelling, open-ended questions, and dual-language books. Physical development is also prioritised, with children having continuous access to outdoor areas for climbing, balancing, and running, supporting large-muscle movements. The setting is particularly effective in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with knowledgeable staff working closely with parents and professionals to provide targeted support. Safeguarding arrangements are robust and effective, ensuring children are in a safe and secure environment. Since the previous inspection, the provider and manager have implemented significant improvements, including a new curriculum, which is currently being embedded to further enhance outcomes for all children and their families. Our ethos Angelfish Preschool fosters independence by encouraging children to perform tasks themselves and praising their efforts to build confidence. They aim to develop language skills through play and narration, incorporate early maths concepts, and promote physical development with continuous outdoor access. The nursery also provides targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. What it's like Children arrive at this welcoming community nursery and settle quickly, developing close and caring bonds with the attentive staff. The inviting and well-organised environment excites children, and they joyfully get involved with the activities set up for them, showing confidence as they access the variety of resources available. All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress and develop the skills they need for their future learning. Welcoming environment Fostering independence Strong staff-child bonds Effective communication development Good SEND support Promotes physical development ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Angelfish Preschool Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10278896 Lead inspector Nina Lambkin [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240074)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496907) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=angelfish-preschool-po11-9lt-ey496907) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Angelfish Preschool Last inspected 19 January 2024 · Nina Lambkin Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive at this welcoming community nursery and settle quickly, developing close and caring bonds with the attentive staff. The inviting and well-organised environment excites children, and they joyfully get involved with the activities set up for them, showing confidence as they access the variety of resources available. All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress and develop the skills they need for their future learning. Inspector highlights - The provider and manager have made significant changes since the last inspection, seeking guidance from external professionals to make targeted improvements. - Staff morale is good and teamworking is evident, which has improved outcomes for all children and their families. - Staff promote communication and language development throughout the nursery, using dual-language books and asking open-ended questions. - Children's physical development is promoted well, with opportunities to choose between indoor and outdoor play, and to climb, balance, and run freely. - Staff encourage children to use their imaginations and skillfully weave in other areas of learning, such as mathematics. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the implementation of the new curriculum and planning, supporting staff to develop a secure understanding of all children's learning intentions and next steps. Inspection #10278896 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240074) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > could not wish for a better nursery Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective. Staff are knowledgeable about children's individual needs and manage these in a positive way. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to provide targeted support and close any gaps in children's learning. Therefore, all children, including those who receive additional funding, make good progress. Outdoor space Children's physical development is promoted well. Children make their own choices and can choose whether to be inside or out, whatever the weather. They have opportunities to climb, balance and run freely in the outdoor area. This helps to develop children's large-muscle movements. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: January 2018 - January 2024 Good - January 2023 Requires improvement - January 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Angelfish Preschool ### Is Angelfish Preschool a good nursery? ### What is Angelfish Preschool's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Angelfish Preschool cost? ### Does Angelfish Preschool accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Angelfish Preschool take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Angelfish Preschool take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Angelfish Preschool's opening hours? ### What age range does Angelfish Preschool accept? ### Does Angelfish Preschool have outdoor space? ### How does Angelfish Preschool support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Angelfish Preschool? ### How do I contact Angelfish Preschool or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hayling Island Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Angelfish Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Cherryharbour Nursery Hayling Island · PO11 9DD ](/nursery/cherryharbour-nursery-po11-9dd-ey553042) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Hayling Community Pre-School Hayling Island · PO11 9DD ](/nursery/hayling-community-pre-school-po11-9dd-110184) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.2 mi ### CherryHarbour Pre-School Hayling Island · PO11 0PA ](/nursery/cherryharbour-pre-school-po11-0pa-2867769) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.0 mi ### Active8 Minds - West Wittering Chichester · PO20 8AJ ](/nursery/active8-minds-west-wittering-po20-8aj-2839587) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.8 mi ### Wind In The Willows Portsmouth Southsea · PO4 8HB 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-portsmouth-ltd-po4-8hb-2515662) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Milton Park Pre-School Portsmouth · PO4 8ET ](/nursery/milton-park-pre-school-po4-8et-143500) [See all nurseries in Hayling Island →](/search?q=Hayling+Island) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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