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Bright Horizons Horsham Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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3.5(6 parent reviews) ·Wickhurst Green, Neighbourhood Centre, Broadbridge Heath, RH12 3XS · West Sussex
Number of places
89 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons is a well-established childcare provider in the UK, boasting over 300 nurseries. They prioritise a child-centred approach, focusing on creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can flourish and achieve their full potential.

Their unique 'Nurture Approach' integrates learning with emotional wellbeing, emphasising the importance of dedicated and caring practitioners in supporting each child's developmental journey. The organisation is committed to providing a rich and stimulating experience, encompassing a comprehensive curriculum, freshly prepared meals, and engaging outdoor activities including Forest School and Eco-Schools programmes.

Understanding the challenges families face, Bright Horizons also provides guidance on various childcare funding options available from the UK government. They aim to make the transition into nursery as smooth as possible through non-chargeable settling-in sessions, allowing children and parents to familiarise themselves with the nursery and build strong relationships with their key person.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome by staff and arrive happily. They are supported to take turns and are learning how to play safely. Older children initiate their own group games, which they engage well in.

Well-established childcare providerChild-centred approachNurture Approach curriculumSupport with childcare fundingNon-chargeable settling-in sessions

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Freshly prepared food, menus, allergy management

Opening hours

7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Horsham Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 21 February 2023 · Pippa Clark

Safeguarding effective
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 receive a warm welcome by staff and arrive happily. They are supported to take turns and are learning how to play safely. Older children initiate their own group games, which they engage well in.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team has worked hard to address the actions raised at the last inspection.
  • The manager carries out regular supervisions with staff, who feel well supported.
  • The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is new to the role and understands her responsibilities well.
  • Staff follow the children's interests when planning activities.
  • Partnership with parents has greatly improved.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff practice to ensure the quality of teaching is consistent across the setting in order to support children's understanding and maximise their learning.
Inspection #10245443 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"parents report how the changes have made a positive impact on the setting."

"parents report how happy they are with the setting and feel well informed about the progress their children are making."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is new to the role and understands her responsibilities well. She is passionate about her role and has a good understanding of the needs of the children she is supporting. The SENCo knows where to go to access advice and if she needs to make a referral to outside agencies. As a result, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported.

Outdoor space

Outside, children enjoy playing ball games together. Younger children practise hitting balls with tennis rackets. Children are supported to take turns and are learning how to play safely.

Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Horsham Day Nursery and Preschool

3.5
(6)
Emma Barnes
4 years ago

Lovely staff and lovely nursery, my only issue is the app is terrible would be nice to see some investment in making the app parent friendly and so I don't see children from a completely different room in my news feed all the time I mean it's lovely to see the babies having fun but it's not my child! Reason for my knocking off a star. Maybe use the expensive fees to update the app it's so frustrating to see no bills or invoices. Can we have a bills section so I don't have to ask for these going forward each month. Emma is amazing and my son really likes her.

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Theo
2 years ago

Brilliant staff and brilliant nursery. Our little boy has been going here for well over a year and loves it. Please read their 2023 Ofsted report and all the improvements they've made since 2022. Also, the app is great 👍

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Tim
3 years ago

My daughter has been going to BH in Horsham for just over a year and she has come on leaps and bounds. The girls in the toddler room have been great for her and she enjoys her days so much

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Emma
3 years ago

Read the 2022 ofsted report and the multiple local news stories! Especially the one where 2 children escaped the nursery..... Anywhere else is better!

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: May 2022

  • February 2023Good
  • May 2022Requires improvement

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