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Hamble Early Years

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
·Satchell Lane, Hamble, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4NE · Hampshire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Hamble Early Years, established in 2017, offers childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, the nursery provides a warm and welcoming environment where children arrive happy and enthusiastic.

Staff are known for greeting children and their families warmly, fostering a sense of security and belonging. The curriculum at Hamble Early Years is built around 'in the moment planning', which means activities are tailored to children's current interests and curiosities, extending their learning through engaging play.

The dedicated team has high aspirations for every child, respecting their unique personalities. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and make good progress from their individual starting points, with a dedicated special educational needs coordinator available to discuss their support.

This approach ensures all children, from babies exploring sensory activities to older children making marks and developing fine motor skills for early writing, are given opportunities to thrive and develop independence.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and enthusiastic, greeted by staff who know them and their families well. Staff have high aspirations for all children, valuing their unique personalities and helping them feel safe and secure. The curriculum is based on 'in the moment planning', building on children's current interests and extending their learning through play.

Ambitious curriculumStrong parent partnershipsSupports independenceGood language developmentSEND provision

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round from 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hamble Early Years

Last inspected 2 February 2024

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 enthusiastic, greeted by staff who know them and their families well. Staff have high aspirations for all children, valuing their unique personalities and helping them feel safe and secure. The curriculum is based on 'in the moment planning', building on children's current interests and extending their learning through play.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team is passionate about the nursery, highly reflective, and responsive to concerns, ensuring staff feel well supported.
  • The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to individual needs, with all children, including those with SEND, making good progress.
  • Leaders and staff build strong parent partnerships, ensuring precise knowledge of children and maintaining daily discussions about children's interests.
  • Children's language development is well supported through staff commentary for babies and meaningful conversations and new vocabulary for older children.
  • Staff effectively support children's independence skills, from using cutlery to handwashing, and plan activities to develop fine motor skills essential for early writing.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and improve the organisation of daily routines in the baby room, to consistently meet the needs of all children, in particular after mealtimes.
Inspection #10325020 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Inspection history

Date: January 2019

  • February 2024Good
  • January 2019Good

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