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Highbury Nursery & Day Care # Highbury Nursery & Day Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · Dovercourt Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2RZ · Portsmouth Number of places 10 places Age range Up to 1 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Portsmouth About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Highbury Nursery & Day Care, established in 2005, operates from a purpose-built setting within the grounds of Highbury Primary School in Portsmouth. 30am to 6pm, the nursery provides term-time care for children aged 1 to 1 year. The setting received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 2 May 2024, reflecting the warm and welcoming environment where children flourish, and staff foster secure, nurturing relationships. The curriculum is ambitious, offering a variety of learning experiences, including trips to local places of interest. The manager works in partnership with the school to provide inclusive care. The nursery has a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator who collaborates closely with parents, staff, and other professionals to offer targeted interventions for children with SEND, ensuring consistent support for their learning and development. Children are encouraged to be curious, with staff effectively using their teaching skills to extend learning, such as exploring resources like play dough and ice. Daily opportunities are provided for outdoor play, where children can develop physical skills by running in forest areas and balancing on logs. The nursery also has a calm and nurturing sensory room, created using additional funding, to support children who may become overwhelmed. Staff are good role models, promoting positive behaviour and helping children resolve conflicts, teaching them to share and be kind to their friends. The nursery also focuses on developing children’s independence and personal hygiene skills through a clear routine, with parents praising the dedicated team and reporting that their children are happy, settled, and making good progress. What it's like Children flourish in this warm and welcoming setting. Staff know the children well and develop secure and nurturing relationships with them, providing lots of cuddles and reassurance. Staff support children to be curious and effectively use their teaching skills to extend children's learning. Warm & welcoming Nurturing relationships Ambitious curriculum Outdoor learning Sensory room SEND support ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Highbury Nursery & Day Care Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10343371 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248751)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315368) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=highbury-nursery-day-care-po6-2rz-ey315368) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Highbury Nursery & Day Care Last inspected 2 May 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 flourish in this warm and welcoming setting. Staff know the children well and develop secure and nurturing relationships with them, providing lots of cuddles and reassurance. Staff support children to be curious and effectively use their teaching skills to extend children's learning. Inspector highlights - Leaders prioritise staff's well-being and provide regular supervision meetings and support. - The manager works in partnership with the school, providing inclusive care and learning opportunities and implementing an ambitious curriculum. - The manager uses additional funding well to enhance the provision, including developing a calm and nurturing sensory room for children who may become overwhelmed. - The special educational needs coordinator and manager work closely with parents, staff, and other professionals to support children with SEND through targeted interventions. - Children's communication and language development are supported well most of the time, with staff using repetition to teach new vocabulary. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's skills in giving children enough time to think and respond to questions asked, to best support their learning. Inspection #10343371 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248751) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > their children are happy, settled and make good progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator and manager work closely with parents, staff and other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work in partnership to provide targeted interventions to support children's ongoing progress. This helps to ensure that children with SEND receive consistent support in their learning and development. Outdoor space Staff provide children with daily opportunities to develop their physical skills and enjoy the outdoor space. For example, children enjoy running in the field and forest areas and learn how to balance as they walk along the logs. Inspection history Date: October 2010 - May 2024 Good - September 2019 Good - June 2015 Outstanding - October 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Highbury Nursery & Day Care ### What type of nursery is Highbury Nursery & Day Care? ### What does Highbury Nursery & Day Care do well? ### Does Highbury Nursery & Day Care have an Ofsted rating? ### How does Highbury Nursery & Day Care support children with SEND? ### When is Highbury Nursery & Day Care open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Portsmouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Highbury Nursery & Day Care. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Honeypot Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 2SA ](/nursery/honeypot-nursery-po6-2sa-2683357) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Dream Catchers Play House Portsmouth · PO6 2LG ](/nursery/dream-catchers-play-house-po6-2lg-2717557) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Dysart Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 2LY 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/dysart-nursery-limited-po6-2ly-2805219) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Dolls House Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 2JD 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/dolls-house-nursery-po6-2jd-ey348827) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Peoples Nursery Portsmouth · PO6 2EH ](/nursery/little-peoples-nursery-po6-2eh-ey410617) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Apple Tree Day Nursery Portsmouth · PO2 9SD 4.9(17 reviews) ](/nursery/apple-tree-day-nursery-po2-9sd-2688379) [See all nurseries in Portsmouth →](/search?q=Portsmouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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