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Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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4.7(33 parent reviews) ·Chichester Nursery School, St. James Road, CHICHESTER, PO19 7AB · West Sussex
Number of places
35 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre is a nurturing and dynamic early years setting located in Chichester. The nursery is committed to providing a high-quality learning environment where children from 9 months to four years old can flourish.

With a strong emphasis on play, the nursery fosters an inclusive community where every child is encouraged to thrive. The dedicated team focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere, ensuring each child's individual needs are met and their unique personalities are celebrated.

Operating with a clear vision and set of values, the nursery offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to support children's development and prepare them for future schooling. The centre also provides extensive support to families, recognising the importance of a collaborative approach to early education.

Chichester Nursery School prides itself on its experienced staff and carefully planned activities that contribute to a rich and engaging educational experience.

Our ethos

The nursery is committed to providing a high-quality learning environment where children can flourish, with a strong emphasis on play. They foster an inclusive community where every child is encouraged to thrive, celebrating their unique personalities and meeting their individual needs. The centre values a collaborative approach to early education, supporting both children and their families.

What it's like

Children are valued as unique and capable individuals. Staff support them to achieve their full potential by delivering an ambitious curriculum. Children's behaviour is exemplary.

Focus on play-based learningInclusive and nurturing environmentStrong family support system

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around specific age bands from nine months to four years and charged per session. Session options include breakfast, morning, lunch, afternoon, after-school, and tea slots. Consumables, snacks, and nappies are fully included in the session rates.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
  • Breakfast (0-2 Room)£11.50 / session
  • Breakfast (2-3 Room)£10.50 / session
  • Breakfast (3-4 Room)£8.00 / session
  • Morning Session (0-2 Room)£35.00 / session
  • Morning Session (2-3 Room)£25.00 / session

Good to know

  • Fees are differentiated across three age bands: 0-2 years, 2-3 years, and 3-4 years.
  • Session types range from breakfast, morning, afternoon, tea, and after-school slots.
  • Lunch sessions can be booked with either a hot lunch or a packed lunch option.
  • No additional charges are made for consumables, snacks, or nappies.
  • Government funding is accepted for eligible children from nine months of age during term time.
  • Additional charges may apply for hot meals or for hours taken beyond the funded entitlement.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am until 5pm, throughout the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre

Last inspected 4 July 2022 · Jade Orosz

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are valued as unique and capable individuals. Staff support them to achieve their full potential by delivering an ambitious curriculum. Children's behaviour is exemplary.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are valued as unique and capable individuals.
  • Staff support children to achieve their full potential by delivering an ambitious curriculum.
  • Children's behaviour is exemplary, and they learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour from an early age.
  • Children consistently show high levels of respect for each other, take turns with resources, and encourage friends to join in their play.
  • Babies learn through their senses, experimenting with different coloured cooked pasta to develop small-muscle skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the curriculum for mathematics, providing children with more opportunities to explore number, patterns and mathematical language.
Inspection #10128600 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are knowledgeable and confident to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use visual cues and sign language to give children ways to communicate. Staff know the children well and ensure that their individual needs are met.

Outdoor space

Children have excellent imaginations, creating story lines in their play, such as pretending there is a big bad wolf in the garden. Children run around the garden searching for the wolf and pretending to hide. Other children use the mud kitchen to make cakes for the wolf.

Parent Reviews of Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre

4.7
(33)
Abigail Blumzon
2 years ago

My son and our family have had a wonderful experience at Chichester Nursery School. My child is now a robust and confident 2 year old, but since he started as a teeny 4-month-old baby, the care and support provided by the staff has been exceptional. The nurturing environment at the nursery shines through in everything they do. The staff's dedication for the children is evident, making it clear that they prioritise the well-being and development of each child. This attitude is enthusiastically led from the top by the fantastic leadership team including Ruth and Clare. Not only have they supported my son's growth in terms of communication, social skills, and learning, but they have also been a support for our family. Their support has given us confidence as working parents, knowing that our son is in capable hands. My appreciation for the nursery school has led me to become a Governor, as I am deeply committed to ensuring that other families continue to experience the same outstanding care and support that we have received. I enthusiastically recommend Chichester Nursery School to anyone seeking a nurturing and enriching environment for their child.

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Amy Alexandra Allan
2 years ago

My son started at Chichester Nursery School in September and I can honestly say that he is just flourishing in his development and he absolutely loves going to nursery ! The staff are amazing, so friendly and welcoming. I feel my son is always in good hands and safe at nursery. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough!

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Charlotte Radford
5 years ago

My two children have both attended this Nursery my youngest leaving just recently to move on to primary school in September 2020. I could wax lyrical about this place all day and night! It is a welcoming place with a truly wonderful team supported by their amazing head teacher Ruth! The nursery space is amazing and children have access to a wide range of resources with a dedicated, enthusiastic and professional team there to enhance children's learning! They are also incredibly supportive to the whole family - we just love them all!

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Hannah Liddle
2 years ago

I moved my son here for his final year before school and im so glad I did. They go above and beyond in every way, from the regular, thorough parents evenings, to the beautifully presented update pages, to the attention to every individual child. My sons keyworker was incredible and will be very much missed, but every staff member knew him inside out. Learning through play was great, as were the incredible selection of crafts he bought home on a daily basis! Thanks for a wonderful experience.

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lisa harker
8 years ago

Sadly my son is coming to the end of his time at this nursery, heading into school. He has been attending since he was 9 months old and has thoroughly enjoyed attending, never once asking to not go in! He always comes home excited about what he has done and who he has played with, also telling me stories of the staff that have supported him. As a parent, the nursery has always been very welcoming and the staff are so friendly and willing to chat to you about any concerns you may have and giving reassurance when needed. I have not had any issues with the staff here and will miss them when my son heads too school. This nursery is amazing and it has been such a pleasure watching how they have encouraged my son in all areas of development.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2009

  • July 2022Good
  • September 2015Outstanding
  • November 2014Requires improvement
  • July 2009Outstanding

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