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Catherington Nursery # Catherington Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Catherington Lane, Catherington, Waterlooville, PO8 0TD · Hampshire Number of places 44 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Catherington Nursery, nestled in a picturesque village, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Surrounded by rural landscapes, including a village pond and Catherington Downs, the nursery provides both enticing indoor provisions and a rich outdoor learning space, featuring a mud bistro and access to Catherington Infant School’s grounds. The dedicated team at Catherington is passionate about fostering each child's individuality, developing their natural curiosity, and promoting happiness. The nursery operates on an ethos of celebrating uniqueness and valuing each child's individual growth. They aim to create active learners who are engaged in their environment, allowing them to take charge of their own development by choosing activities that align with their interests. Inspired by a curiosity-based curriculum, the nursery employs in-the-moment planning to cater to the children's evolving interests, laying crucial foundations for their understanding of themselves, others, and the world. Our ethos Catherington Nursery operates on an ethos of celebrating uniqueness and valuing each child's individual growth. They aim to create active learners who take charge of their own development by choosing activities that align with their interests, inspired by a curiosity-based curriculum and using in-the-moment planning to cater to evolving interests. What it's like Children are happy and content, settling quickly into nursery routines and displaying a true sense of belonging. They are supported to build on their understanding of playing and sharing well with others, using impeccable manners modelled by the caring and attentive staff. Children are enthralled and curious learners, immersing themselves in new learning opportunities and building self-care skills. Picturesque village setting Rich outdoor environment Curiosity-based curriculum Individualised learning Dedicated team ## Pricing & funding 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://catheringtonnursery.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm. Early drop off from 8.30am. Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Catherington Nursery Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10226468 Lead inspector Gwendolyn Andrews Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209098)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342605) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=catherington-nursery-po8-0td-ey342605) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Catherington Nursery Last inspected 24 January 2023 · Gwendolyn Andrews 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 are happy and content, settling quickly into nursery routines and displaying a true sense of belonging. They are supported to build on their understanding of playing and sharing well with others, using impeccable manners modelled by the caring and attentive staff. Children are enthralled and curious learners, immersing themselves in new learning opportunities and building self-care skills. Inspector highlights - Children settle quickly and display a true sense of belonging. - Children build important communication and language skills. - Partnerships with parents remain a particular strength of the nursery. - Children relish the freedom of the outdoors. - Staff carefully watch children's development to quickly identify potential gaps in their learning. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen information-sharing with other professionals to help to provide a more consistent approach to supporting children's care and changing requirements - 2 build on a wider range of resources to help the most able children to practise and increase their skills and knowledge in mathematics. Inspection #10226468 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50209098) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on the commitment of the staff team towards each and every child and how children are 'captivated' by the rich learning opportunities provided. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff carefully watch children's development to quickly identify potential gaps in their learning, ensuring additional support is given to help each child reach their full potential. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who receive additional funding make steady progress with a targeted approach from their key person. Outdoor space Children relish the freedom of the outdoors. They have an abundance of space to run and build on their increasing awareness of how to keep themselves safe. Staff use their deepening understanding of child development to enhance and encourage children to be creative and imaginative. ## Parent Reviews of Catherington Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJrf9wH2ytkzmPFm0Rc_WXE8K-veiVyNNdzbT3Ims72S-OwVw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jessica Burley a year ago Used to go, amazing place [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChRDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIcDZjNhAB!2m1!1s0x487446a82697ba53:0x6570741ae5206d4) Reviews from Google for Catherington Nursery. 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