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Happy Faces Pre-School in Fareham (PO15)

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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4.3(6 parent reviews) ·Frosthole Close, Fareham, PO15 6DD · Hampshire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Happy Faces Pre-School operates across two distinct locations: one in Ranvilles and another in Highlands, both situated in Fareham. The pre-school is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children can learn and develop.

The team at Happy Faces Pre-School is composed of qualified and experienced practitioners committed to early years education. Each setting benefits from a designated manager and deputy managers, alongside pre-school practitioners and key persons who focus on individual children, ensuring personalised attention and support.

The staff includes individuals with various roles such as Designated Safeguarding Officers and SENCOs, highlighting their commitment to child welfare and inclusive education. They encourage prospective families to schedule a visit to experience the environment firsthand.

The pre-school focuses on fostering a positive and engaging atmosphere for young children.

What it's like

Children are greeted by friendly staff and happily leave their parents at the door, with attentive key persons providing support and comfort for those who are unsure, promoting emotional security. They enjoy imaginative play, chatting with friends, and engaging in thoughtful conversations with adults, which helps develop their creative and critical-thinking skills. Children also enthusiastically participate in morning exercise, singing, and dancing, learning about their bodies and the importance of health.

Two locationsExperienced teamEarly Years ELSA supportDesignated Safeguarding Leads

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Faces Pre-School

Last inspected 11 January 2023 · Jo Parker

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 greeted by friendly staff and happily leave their parents at the door, with attentive key persons providing support and comfort for those who are unsure, promoting emotional security. They enjoy imaginative play, chatting with friends, and engaging in thoughtful conversations with adults, which helps develop their creative and critical-thinking skills. Children also enthusiastically participate in morning exercise, singing, and dancing, learning about their bodies and the importance of health.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are greeted by friendly staff and happily leave their parents at the door.
  • Staff skilfully promote children's early literacy.
  • The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with outside agencies.
  • The manager and staff plan a curriculum that supports the needs of the children who attend.
  • The manager uses additional funding effectively to close any gaps in learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on the partnership with parents to promote children's healthy eating, to help children further develop and understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle
  • 2extend the opportunities to further children's experiences of the natural world as they play.
Inspection #10264558 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe the staff team as 'local heroes'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with outside agencies. Staff use a range of strategies to support children with SEND, such as Makaton and Picture Exchange Communication System, to help children find their voice and communicate. The manager uses additional funding effectively to close any gaps in learning, for example, by providing staff training which supports speech and language development.

Outdoor space

Staff provide a wide range of activities in the outdoor area. For example, children enjoy the climbing frame and riding on the bicycles, which supports their physical development. However, staff do not fully consider ways for children to use natural resources, particularly when the outdoor area is assessed as not suitable to use.

Parent Reviews of Happy Faces Pre-School

4.3
(6)

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Inspection history

Date: June 2017

  • January 2023Good
  • June 2017Good

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