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Fishbourne Pre-School # Fishbourne Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 48 Blackboy Lane, Fishbourne, CHICHESTER, PO18 8BE · West Sussex Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority West Sussex 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 Fishbourne Pre-School is dedicated to providing a nurturing, stimulating, and joyful environment where young children can thrive and reach their full potential. The pre-school fosters a secure and welcoming atmosphere, encouraging children to be happy and eager to learn. They collaborate closely with families from both the local area and surrounding communities to support each child's growth, helping them achieve their Early Years learning objectives and prepare for their transition to primary school. The setting cultivates a positive environment where every child feels valued and gains confidence. Through a blend of play-based learning and gentle encouragement, children develop independence, form friendships, and enhance their social skills with both peers and adults. The pre-school integrates British values into its daily routines and celebrates the individuality of each child within an inclusive and friendly setting. They believe in offering equal opportunities for all children to learn and succeed, providing support at each child's own pace, irrespective of gender, background, culture, beliefs, or additional needs. Kindness is a fundamental principle, promoting gentle interactions throughout the premises. Parents and carers are highly valued as essential partners in their child’s educational journey. What it's like Children arrive at the nurturing and inclusive pre-school with great excitement. They confidently leave their parents at the door and enthusiastically greet their friends and staff. Children feel very happy, safe and secure and form strong bonds with the attentive staff. Charity-run ## Pricing & funding The pre-school requests a voluntary consumables and additional provisions contribution per free entitlement hour. Permanent session changes or ad-hoc additions can be requested via email, with any changes to funded sessions taking effect from the start of the following term. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - 2025 Early Session (3&4yr old's) £7.00 / hour - 2025 Early Session (2yr Old's) £7.50 / hour - 2025 Morning Session (3&4yr old's) £21.00 / session - 2025 Morning Session (2yr Old's) £22.50 / session - 2025 Lunch (add on) (3&4yr old's) £7.00 / hour See 22 more Good to know - Voluntary consumables contribution charged per funded hour, with an option to opt out. - Changes to funded sessions cannot be made during the current term and take effect from the start of the next term. - Ad-hoc sessions or permanent session changes are subject to availability and confirmed by email. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fishbourne Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10128725 Lead inspector Ben Parsons Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178582)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340127) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fishbourne-pre-school-po18-8be-ey340127) ## Key facts Session types Early Session, Morning Session, Lunch (add on), Afternoon Session, Late Afternoon Session, Late Session Opening hours 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Fishbourne Pre-School Last inspected 28 January 2022 · Ben Parsons Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good What it's like to attend Children arrive at the nurturing and inclusive pre-school with great excitement. They confidently leave their parents at the door and enthusiastically greet their friends and staff. Children feel very happy, safe and secure and form strong bonds with the attentive staff. Inspector highlights - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who receive additional funding are supported very well. - Children develop strong early literacy skills and show a keen interest in writing. - Staff are excellent role models for children and create an atmosphere of trust, respect and understanding. - Partnerships with parents are strong. - Children take pride in their achievements and persevere with tasks, such as putting on their coats and matching quantities to numbers. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen support for staff's professional development to focus more precisely on how to raise practice to the highest levels - 2 enhance staff's questioning skills to avoid interrupting children's concentration in their own play and exploration. Inspection #10128725 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178582) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who receive additional funding are supported very well. Those who need it receive additional support and well-tailored experiences to help close gaps in their learning. ## Parent Reviews of Fishbourne Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLmm3cKrCtIgzV3tdbHK2zfQ-2WzZ-DRFIRfvpGxxq_dzrtuQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Katie Crease 3 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sdE9ITkZNbTVSZFVvMmFWazVZVzFSZW14Q1IyYxAB!2m1!1s0x487452088b70eb5d:0x98df6dae6041e174) Reviews from Google for Fishbourne Pre-School. 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