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First Friends @ Wootey

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Wootey Infant School, Wooteys Way, Alton, GU34 2JA · Hampshire
Number of places
39 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

First Friends @ Wootey is part of a family-operated group of nurseries in Hampshire, committed to fostering a love for learning through engaging, play-based activities and a strong connection to nature. The nursery offers a warm and supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their curiosity and develop self-assurance.

Recognised with awards for its exceptional early years care, First Friends prioritises a holistic approach to child development. " The nursery also caters to children with special educational needs and champions clear communication.

They continually strive for excellence, and welcome new families to become part of their nurturing community.

What it's like

Children eagerly participate in activities and confidently initiate their own games, demonstrating good physical control and an understanding of the world around them. They feel happy and secure, behaving cooperatively and showing consideration for others.

Family-run nursery groupNature-focused learningAward-winning early years carePlay-based curriculumSpecial Educational Needs (SEN) support

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks a year.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 18 January 2022

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 eagerly participate in activities and confidently initiate their own games, demonstrating good physical control and an understanding of the world around them. They feel happy and secure, behaving cooperatively and showing consideration for others.

Inspector highlights

  • Children eagerly take part in activities and develop physical control and understanding of the world.
  • Children confidently initiate their own games and play cooperatively.
  • Staff observe and assess children's development well, focusing on communication and language, including for children who speak English as an additional language.
  • The special educational needs coordinator ensures children receive tailored support to close learning gaps.
  • Managers and staff support training and continuous professional development, with staff completing childcare qualifications and the manager gaining a leadership qualification.

Areas to develop

  • 1coach and support all staff to consistently challenge and further extend children's learning and development indoors and outdoors.
Inspection #10217923 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that their children enjoy singing the songs that they have learned, at home.

Parents report that they feel involved in their children's learning and development.

Parents report that the staff were 'wonderful' with settling their children into the nursery, particularly children who were born during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator ensures that children receive the support they need to close gaps in their learning and development. Staff adapt the curriculum and play areas to include and motivate all children, providing more space for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities to explore and use resources.

Outdoor space

Children dig holes near trees to create 'toad houses' and cover them with natural materials found in the forest. There are plans in place to further improve the outdoor learning environment. During forest-school activities, staff ensure children are well-supervised.

Parent Reviews

5.0
(5)
Samantha Leckie
a year ago

First Friends nursery are amazing, all the staff and warm, welcoming and very interactive with the children. They provide a safe and fun environment for the children to play and learn in. Any slight issue is always discussed and sorted straight away. We have not had any major issues and my child always loves going to nursery. I highly recommend this daycare!

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Frayere Chandler
2 years ago

Fantastic nursery, my child is always so happy and excited at drop off. Throughout the day they do a variety of fun activities and also help the children gain their independence and learn an array of new skills. Highly recommend and the staff are so lovely and helpful too!

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Vanessa Boyes
4 years ago

Amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It’s wonderful seeing our daughter get excited about going to nursery school here. In just a short month her vocabulary and social skills have improved tremendously. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualised way. The staff is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment and we’re very thankful to the manager and the whole team at First Friends Day Nursery!

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Scarlett Watts
9 months ago

I went to the nursery for work experience and I loved it! The staff are wonderful and the nursery is a safe and supportive environment.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

18 January 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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