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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Denton Island Nursery # Denton Island Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Denton Island Nursery, Denton Island, NEWHAVEN, BN9 9BA · East Sussex Number of places 61 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority East Sussex About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Denton Island Nursery, operating since 2004 in Newhaven, BN9 9BA, provides a welcoming and secure environment where children aged 0-4 years thrive. Open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year, the nursery ensures children feel safe and emotionally secure from the moment they arrive. The dedicated staff are passionate about their roles, taking the time to build strong relationships with both children and families. This commitment is reflected in their ambitious and varied curriculum, designed to support every child's progress. A particular strength lies in their highly ambitious support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The nursery thoughtfully adapts its provision, creating calm spaces with sensory resources to assist children with emotional regulation. They proactively make timely referrals and collaborate closely with parents and external agencies, implementing detailed, targeted plans. Staff skillfully teach alternative communication methods like pictures, gestures, and Makaton, empowering all children, including those with SEND, to express themselves confidently. Learning extends outdoors, where older children joyfully chase bubbles in the garden, demonstrating the impactful education provided in all areas. Strong partnerships with parents are fostered through excellent relationships and consistent daily communication, ensuring a holistic approach to each child's development. What it's like Children arrive happy and are welcomed by the caring and friendly staff. Leaders and staff take the time to get to know children and families. Children show that they feel safe and emotionally secure. Welcoming Environment Ambitious Curriculum Strong SEND Support Effective Communication Parent Partnerships Outdoor Learning ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of the year Established 2004 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Denton Island Nursery Last inspected 28 January 2025 · Nicole Atkinson 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 arrive happy and are welcomed by the caring and friendly staff. Leaders and staff take the time to get to know children and families. Children show that they feel safe and emotionally secure. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff are passionate about their roles and recognise the importance of having a knowledgeable and skilled staff team. - Leaders and staff plan an ambitious and varied curriculum that supports children to make progress. - Leaders and staff are highly ambitious in supporting children with SEND, adapting provision and putting detailed targeted plans in place. - Staff effectively support children's communication and language skills using various methods. - Partnerships with parents are a strength, with excellent relationships and daily information sharing, both verbally and through an online system. Areas to develop - 1 support children's independence skills further, so they learn about the importance of taking responsibility for their environment - 2 strengthen the organisation of group times, to ensure children benefit fully from the intended learning. Inspection #10371084 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269842) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Denton Island Nursery Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10371084 Lead inspector Nicole Atkinson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269842)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279429) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Denton Island Nursery, Denton Island, NEWHAVEN, BN9 9BA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.04956/50.79674/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near NEWHAVEN - [Day nurseries in NEWHAVEN](/search?q=NEWHAVEN) - [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=denton-island-nursery-bn9-9ba-ey279429) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Activities are accessible and engaging and meet all children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and staff are highly ambitious in supporting children with SEND. They sensitively adapt the provision to help children make the progress they are capable of and have developed calm spaces with sensory resources to support children with regulating their emotions. Leaders make timely referrals and work closely with parents and outside agencies, putting detailed targeted plans in place for all children with SEND. Staff teach children other ways to communicate, such as using pictures, gestures and Makaton, which helps all children, including those with SEND, to find their 'voice' and become confident communicators. Outdoor space Older children enjoy taking turns to blow bubbles, they laugh together as they chase the bubbles in the garden. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Denton Island Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIJYDrlamTXmFEkRiU-jCE--eJRa5wQBL1hh-NNrIPsjZ8G8Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marie Kennedy 5 months ago Amazing nursery, great staff and very happy children! Would highly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KNGIzWkRUVWRrV1dVNFVqaDRabTE0TURnMVduYxAB!2m1!1s0x47df7c53b1f1c909:0x6cf33e3bb8aff22) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKppuBFh8HySbRX5l1M26aaHrT0b_ecjJ26nNTwO1iqu4WEVw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Sarah C 8 months ago The nursery is fabulous, great staff team, children are very well cared for! 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