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Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre # Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Met (Dec 2022) · Tarner Childrens Centre, Ivory Place, Brighton, BN2 9QE · Brighton and Hove Number of places 16 places Age range Not Listed Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Brighton and Hove About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre, established in 2020 in Brighton, offers childcare for children from birth to school age. The day nursery ensures a well-planned curriculum where staff gather detailed information about each child to tailor activities to their individual needs and interests. The daily routine balances interesting activities and free access to both indoor and outdoor play spaces. The committed team is supported by robust recruitment and vetting systems, with ongoing professional development, including recent training in supporting children's communication and language skills. The centre places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, with a secure separate entrance and regular child protection training for all staff. Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre also prioritises close collaboration with parents and other services to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning and development. They use various strategies to engage families, including an online app, Zoom meetings, and workshop sessions. The day nursery is also committed to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL), valuing and including each child as an individual. Staff are supported to use appropriate strategies to help children develop good behaviour and learn to manage their emotions, while encouraging independence. The latest inspection on 07/12/2022 confirmed that the provision meets requirements, though no judgment on the quality of early years provision was made due to the absence of children during the inspection. What it's like This report is based on discussions with staff and an inspection of the premises and documentation, as no children were present during the inspection. Therefore, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision, but the report certifies that the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Robust staff recruitment Ongoing professional development Well-planned curriculum Strong safeguarding Parent collaboration SEND and EAL support Outdoor access ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.tarnerland.brighton-hove.sch.uk/Admissions) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10265964 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204895)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595561) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery Tarner Childrens Centre, Ivory Place, Brighton, BN2 9QE ## Explore day nurseries near Brighton - [Day nurseries in Brighton](/search?q=Brighton) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-start-at-tarner-children-s-centre-bn2-9qe-2595561) ## Key facts Session types Full day (10 hours), Morning (4 hours), Afternoon (4 hours) Age range 3 months to 5 years Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre Last inspected 7 December 2022 Overall effectiveness Met What it's like to attend This report is based on discussions with staff and an inspection of the premises and documentation, as no children were present during the inspection. Therefore, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision, but the report certifies that the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspector highlights - Robust systems for recruitment and vetting of staff are in place, with ongoing professional development, including recent training in supporting children's communication and language skills. - Suitable arrangements are in place to safeguard children, with a secure separate entrance and regular child protection training for all staff. - The provider demonstrates a full understanding of the need for a well-planned curriculum, tailoring activities to individual children's needs and interests. - The provider recognises the importance of close collaboration with parents and other services, using various strategies to engage families and ensure a consistent approach. - Staff are supported to use appropriate strategies to help children develop good behaviour and learn to manage their emotions, while encouraging independence. Inspection #10265964 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204895) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provider describes how staff will value and include each child as an individual, and explains how children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL) will be supported and included. Outdoor space Staff will organise the daily routine so that children take part in a balance of interesting activities and can freely access outdoor and indoor spaces to play. Inspection history Most recent inspection 7 December 2022 Met Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204895) ## Frequently asked about Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre ### What is the Ofsted rating for Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre? ### What funded hours are available at Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre? ### Does Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### When was Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre established? ### Does Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre offer outdoor play? ### How does Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre engage with parents? ### How can I contact Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre? ## About the setting Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre registered in 2020. It is located in Brighton, East Sussex. 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