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[Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 6. · 7. Hand in Hand Nursery # Hand in Hand Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 4.7 (3 Google reviews) · Newlands Children's Centre, Dumpton Lane, RAMSGATE, CT11 7AJ · Kent Number of places 44 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Kent 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 Hand in Hand Nursery, situated in Ramsgate, CT11 7AJ, aims to establish a friendly and trusting partnership with parents and carers in their children's education and care. Each child is assigned a key-person, supported by a buddy, to ensure consistent and secure care. The day nursery focuses on fostering confidence and independence in children through choice-making, positively impacting their learning and life decisions. They provide a carefully planned learning environment with diverse activities to meet individual needs, promoting positive outcomes, independence, inclusivity, high standards of care, outdoor play, and healthy snacks. The dedicated team consists of friendly, approachable, and qualified staff. The day nursery encourages parent involvement through termly reports, Open Days, and ongoing observations and assessments of each child’s development. They are open from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm, offering flexibility within these hours, subject to availability. The nursery also provides detailed information on its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, outlining how they identify and support children with additional needs, adapt the curriculum, involve parents, and ensure inclusion in activities and trips. They have wheelchair access and disabled toilets and a clear transition process for children moving to new settings. Our ethos Hand in Hand Nursery aims to foster confidence and independence in children through choice-making, viewing this as key to their learning and life decisions. They value a partnership with parents and carers, ensuring consistent and secure care through a key-person approach. The nursery provides a carefully planned environment with diverse activities to promote positive outcomes, independence, and inclusivity, while maintaining high standards of care. What it's like Children are happy and very well supported by staff at the nursery. Staff place great importance on getting to know every child and family well. This enables staff to tailor activities that promote children's emotional well-being. For example, staff greet children with pots of bubbles as they arrive for their session. Children squeal with delight as they pop the bubbles they blow. This helps them separate from their parents with confidence and settle quickly. Children's behaviour is generally good. Nurturing Key-Person Approach Focus on Independence and Choice Inclusive Learning Environment Outdoor and Physical Play Emphasis Strong Parent Partnerships ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by morning, lunchtime, and afternoon sessions, with rates tiered across three age bands: under two years, two years, and three to four years. There is no administration fee. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - • No administration charge. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hand in Hand Nursery Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10367633 Lead inspector Jennie Winchcombe Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266405)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336529) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thanetearlyyears.org/nurseries/hand-in-hand-nursery/) Newlands Children's Centre, Dumpton Lane, RAMSGATE, CT11 7AJ ## Explore day nurseries near RAMSGATE - [Day nurseries in RAMSGATE](/search?q=RAMSGATE) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hand-in-hand-nursery-ct11-7aj-ey336529) ## Key facts Age range Under 2 years old, 2 years old, 3-4 years old Food A healthy packed lunch for your child will need to be provided if attending over lunchtime Opening hours 8:45am until 3:30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Morning, Lunchtime, Afternoon, All Day Waitlist Apply via booking enquiry form Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hand in Hand Nursery Last inspected 28 November 2024 · Jennie Winchcombe 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 and very well supported by staff at the nursery. Staff place great importance on getting to know every child and family well. This enables staff to tailor activities that promote children's emotional well-being. For example, staff greet children with pots of bubbles as they arrive for their session. Children squeal with delight as they pop the bubbles they blow. This helps them separate from their parents with confidence and settle quickly. Children's behaviour is generally good. Inspector highlights - Mathematics is well embedded throughout the nursery. - Staff have effective strategies in place to support the high number of children who speak English as an additional language. - Staff reflect and make changes to meet children's emerging interests. - Building relationships with families is at the heart of the nursery. - Staff have effective processes for monitoring children's progress. Areas to develop - 1 develop the organisation of group activities to enable all children to participate in learning activities - 2 provide children with opportunities they need to practise and embed their developing independence skills. Inspection #10367633 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266405) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents feedback that the nursery staff are 'wonderful' and 'approachable'. “ > They speak highly of the nurturing care and education their children receive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is very good. Staff work tirelessly with professionals and parents to ensure children get the right support. Specialist teachers visit the nursery regularly and help staff implement effective teaching strategies. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of Hand in Hand Nursery 4.7 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXczrjyHPpAdEzixrpdTgMKUaNRBm03BtwwKVM-ewzUfvs6nRRioQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Matthew Perfect 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHc2JDV0lREAE!2m1!1s0x47d954a9fd3cfd29:0xfafb5ca20935116d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ7V-UZwRlWo8o_5sYPg334p5Ngi-K3h6hMBTpFWhAX1gttlg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Adrienne Taylor 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBLXNYWHNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d954a9fd3cfd29:0xfafb5ca20935116d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWPw5hgvRUdrSJdqxeDHKP58OzNmuImwz-d7KReHeUEtQLdYHm2=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) NikA (misty\_hxrizon88) 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBeW9ITWFREAE!2m1!1s0x47d954a9fd3cfd29:0xfafb5ca20935116d) Reviews from Google for Hand in Hand Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18085150579645288813&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2011 - November 2024 Good - February 2019 Outstanding - October 2015 Good - March 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Hand in Hand Nursery ### How can Hand in Hand Nursery be contacted? ### Which funded hours does Hand in Hand Nursery accept? ### What happens during settling in at Hand in Hand Nursery? ### What is Hand in Hand Nursery developing at the moment? ### How is Hand in Hand Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### Which area does Hand in Hand Nursery serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in RAMSGATE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hand in Hand Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Playwise Childcare Ramsgate · CT11 7JX ](/nursery/playwise-childcare-limited-ct11-7jx-2801235) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Explorers Nursery Ramsgate · CT11 9SQ ](/nursery/explorers-nursery-ct11-9sq-ey410681) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Mother Goose Nursery Ramsgate · CT11 8LB ](/nursery/mother-goose-nursery-ct11-8lb-127392) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bright Start Ramsgate Ramsgate · CT11 9RT ](/nursery/bright-start-ramsgate-ct11-9rt-ey538994) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### U1R Thanet Nursery Ramsgate · CT12 6RL ](/nursery/u1r-thanet-nursery-ct12-6rl-2722763) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Curious Explorers Nursery and Preschool @ Bromstone Broadstairs · CT10 2PW ](/nursery/curious-explorers-nursery-and-preschool-bromstone-ct10-2pw-ey501759) [See all nurseries in RAMSGATE →](/search?q=RAMSGATE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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