--- title: "Growing Places @ Oakmeadow — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Growing Places @ Oakmeadow, a nursery in Fareham — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Shelley and Laura and all the team go above and beyond to make sure the children are well looked after!", "datePublished": "2024-04-20T19:09:37.256494Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "amy hudson" }, "reviewBody": "My little man had his last day in the baby room today and there aren’t enough words for the gratitude I have for the team! Laura and her team have continually gone above and beyond for my little boy and I and this has meant so much. My mum often collects my son and she had been a little unwell- the ladies totally understood this and often supported my mum with getting little man to the car and out safely.\nWe are so lucky to have had the team care for us all and my little man has been so so happy.\nI went from being a mum terrified to leave my baby to being a mum who knew I could talk to staff and be open and share how I was feeling. 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Growing Places @ Oakmeadow # Growing Places @ Oakmeadow Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 4.0 (3 parent reviews) · Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6LL · Hampshire Number of places 60 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 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 Growing Places @ Oakmeadow is a nursery where children's spontaneous play and ideas are central to their learning experiences. The nursery boasts well-equipped rooms that open into secure, enclosed gardens, providing children with opportunities to explore, create, and embark on many adventures year-round, thanks to all-weather canopies. Unique features like a large sandpit, a water-pump, and a vegetable patch encourage outdoor engagement. Beyond full-day and flexible sessions, Oakmeadow offers breakfast club, after-school care, and holiday play schemes for children over five. The nursery prides itself on its friendly and welcoming environment, encouraging families to visit and experience their approach firsthand. Ofsted reports highlight how children are at the core of all routines, learning with enjoyment and challenge, and being responsive and involved in their play. Parents consistently praise the approachable staff and individualised attention given to each child, making it a highly recommended setting. Our ethos The nursery's approach centres on children's spontaneous play and ideas as the core of their learning. They provide rich environments, both indoors and outdoors, that encourage exploration, creativity, and adventure throughout the year. Children are described as being responsive and involved in their play, learning with enjoyment and challenge. What it's like Children are happy, engaged and settled, forming strong attachments with staff. They enjoy role-playing, developing their imagination and social skills. Children respond well to high expectations, demonstrating curiosity and a love for learning, particularly through reading and storytelling. Well-equipped rooms Secure, enclosed gardens All-weather canopies Holiday play schemes ## 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. ## Key facts Food All meals, including a seasonal home-cooked lunch and/or healthy snacks, are included in the fees. This excludes extra hours added over lunch to contracted hours. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Growing Places @ Oakmeadow Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10259732 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203320)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY258696) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=growing-places-oakmeadow-po15-6ll-ey258696) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 21 November 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 are happy, engaged and settled, forming strong attachments with staff. They enjoy role-playing, developing their imagination and social skills. Children respond well to high expectations, demonstrating curiosity and a love for learning, particularly through reading and storytelling. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is planned using staff's extensive knowledge of the children and tailored to their needs. - Skilled staff assess, plan and reflect regularly to meet individual children's needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Children benefit from specific nurture projects, like the 'Physical Project,' which supports listening, attention, and physical development. - The manager is enthusiastic and passionate about early years and has made positive changes, including focusing on staff support and well-being. - Parents speak highly of the nursery, praising the friendly staff and their genuine interest in children's lives and well-being, leading to initiatives like the community pantry. Areas to develop - 1 provide Ofsted with the necessary information about new directors to enable suitability checks to be completed. - 2 review staff deployment to ensure all children are fully supported by staff, to extend their good learning experiences further - 3 develop staff practice further to support children in managing their own personal hygiene. Inspection #10259732 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203320) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > genuine interest in the children's lives and well-being Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Skilled staff assess, plan and reflect regularly to ensure that overall they are meeting each individual child's needs. As a result, children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning and development. Outdoor space Children take part in the 'Physical Project' which is designed to support children's listening and attention skills by getting them active outside. For example, children play games, such as 'traffic lights', outside. ## Parent Reviews 4.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKvngX1w0E1hrjW_rqhVuDrgYRS4zSvweAm6n5nBTiCAOtApw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mike Clarkson 2 years ago Our boys have absolutely loved attending Growing Places @ Oak Meadow for both the nursery and the holiday club. Shelley and Laura and all the team go above and beyond to make sure the children are well looked after! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqaHIyTEtnEAE!2m1!1s0x48746f367a2ccea1:0x735d1d5e70815d11) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWVUz58MQJpStFSlQvULWbrf5yf7C77LXK64TZ4pNGNAUyraclB=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) amy hudson 3 years ago My little man had his last day in the baby room today and there aren’t enough words for the gratitude I have for the team! Laura and her team have continually gone above and beyond for my little boy and I and this has meant so much. My mum often collects my son and she had been a little unwell- the ladies totally understood this and often supported my mum with getting little man to the car and out safely. We are so lucky to have had the team care for us all and my little man has been so so happy. I went from being a mum terrified to leave my baby to being a mum who knew I could talk to staff and be open and share how I was feeling. When I shed tears Laura was there and when I’ve laughed a lot she’s been there too- no judgement. We do know how lucky we are and I just feel it’s right to say the positives and get the positivity out there. Thank you baby room team from the bottom of my heart ❤️I can’t recommend them enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1c0pfQV93RRAB!2m1!1s0x48746f367a2ccea1:0x735d1d5e70815d11) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXQbSz02NxlRFifhh-6cpNXeCVqPhQit_Y0e-8kwf-O9o4b8ehw2w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Polaris North a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmODZYT2dRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48746f367a2ccea1:0x735d1d5e70815d11) Reviews from Google for Growing Places @ Oakmeadow. 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