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Hamble Early Years # Hamble Early Years Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 curriculum Strong parent partnerships Supports independence Good language development SEND 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 - 1 review 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240912) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hamble Early Years Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10325020 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240912)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549747) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hamble-early-years-so31-4ne-ey549747) 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 2024 Good - January 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Hamble Early Years ### How is Hamble Early Years classified by Ofsted? ### What are the opening hours at Hamble Early Years? ### Is Hamble Early Years suitable for under-twos? ### What stands out about the nursery’s provision? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### Whereabouts is Hamble Early Years? ## Nearby day nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hamble Early Years. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Longoak Pre-school Southampton · SO31 8DT ](/nursery/longoak-pre-school-so31-8dt-ey252060) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Netley Abbey Pre-school Southampton · SO31 5EL ](/nursery/netley-abbey-pre-school-so31-5el-ey379201) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Noah's Ark Day Nursery Southampton · SO31 8ES ](/nursery/noah-s-ark-day-nursery-so31-8es-ey547465) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Tickleford Preschool Southampton · SO19 9QP 4.9(10 reviews) ](/nursery/tickleford-preschool-so19-9qp-ey490702) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Woodlands Early Learning Southampton · SO31 7BJ 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/woodlands-early-learning-so31-7bj-ey273149) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool-Sholing Southampton · SO19 0NL 4.1(16 reviews) ](/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-preschool-sholing-so19-0nl-2710813) [See all nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON →](/search?q=SOUTHAMPTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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