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Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery Ltd, Barrack Lane, Harwich, CO12 3NS · Essex
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery, established in 2004 and operating under the Harwich Connexions Community Trust since 2008, is a modern, purpose-built, non-profit day care facility. The nursery is dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive and develop.

They operate 50 weeks a year, with hours from 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8 am to 5 pm on Fridays. Recognised with a 'Good' rating by Ofsted, the nursery is proud of its commitment to quality childcare.

Located on Barrack Lane in Harwich, the nursery encourages prospective families to visit in person during business hours to experience their environment firsthand. They offer various sessions and accept government funding options, aiming to support families with flexible childcare solutions.

What it's like

Staff effectively implement their curriculum to help children become confident and independent learners, ready for school. Children are warmly greeted and leave their parents with ease, as staff establish effective partnerships and gain appropriate information to support learning. The curriculum focuses on developing children's emotional and personal growth and communication skills, following their interests indoors and outdoors.

Non-profit organisationOfsted rated GoodAccepts all funding

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated on an hourly basis, with sessions booked in minimums of four or eight hours. Parents can purchase optional breakfast, lunch, and tea meals, or choose to provide a free packed lunch instead. Additional hours can be added to standard sessions as needed.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of 4 or 8 hours per session.
  • Additional hours can be added to booked sessions.
  • Option to bring a packed lunch free of charge instead of buying nursery meals.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am - 6pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-5pm Fridays, 50 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery

Last inspected 2 May 2025

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

Staff effectively implement their curriculum to help children become confident and independent learners, ready for school. Children are warmly greeted and leave their parents with ease, as staff establish effective partnerships and gain appropriate information to support learning. The curriculum focuses on developing children's emotional and personal growth and communication skills, following their interests indoors and outdoors.

Inspector highlights

  • The quality of teaching is good, and all children make good progress.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with constant two-way communication and parents feeling fully included in their child's development.
  • The management team is committed and dedicated, and staff feel valued and supported in their personal development.
  • Staff constantly engage children in meaningful conversation, using strategies from recent training to improve communication outcomes.
  • Babies are happy, comfortable, and settled, forming close bonds with their key person and showing sustained concentration during activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1organise the outdoor environment to ensure maximum space makes access easier for children, particularly when they are leading their own play
  • 2ensure adult-led activities for younger children are appropriate and focus on their level of development and understanding.
Inspection #10380359 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say there is a constant two-way flow of communication.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those who require additional support, make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy fresh air and exercise daily in the garden. While popular, the organisation of some resources and use of space currently limits opportunities for children to access activities and fully express themselves.

Parent Reviews of Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery

5.0
(2)
Teegirl T
4 years ago

Teachers are very friendly and accommodates each child's personality Met with Sarah who is very welcoming and reassuring my child will feel fine with them. Most important is updating how my child's progress

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Amy Ireland
6 years ago

Noah's is fantastic, it has helped my little boy so much and the staff are brilliant.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2017

  • May 2025Good
  • June 2019Good
  • July 2017Good

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