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Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.6(10 parent reviews) ·50 Westwood Road, Southampton, SO17 1DP · Southampton
Number of places
76 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Southampton

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm all year round, providing childcare for children aged 0–4 years. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 7 March 2023.

Children confidently settle into the nursery, forming positive relationships with staff and understanding daily routines. The environment supports children's creativity through activities like using dough, which helps them develop imagination and strengthen fine motor skills.

Children are encouraged to explore and experiment, such as by adding ingredients to make dough. This helps them to explore, measure and experiment.

Their communication skills are fostered through role play and gestures, developing their language and promoting an understanding of healthy lifestyles. The nursery provides opportunities for outdoor learning and exercise, with children enjoying running and experimenting with gross motor movements at the water wall.

The manager and the special educational needs coordinator work collaboratively to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive necessary assistance and making referrals to other professionals when required. Parents consistently praise the nursery's caring staff and the positive impact of "home learning packs" and a "book library" on their children's development.

What it's like

Children arrive confidently at the nursery and develop positive relationships with staff, understanding routines and procedures well. They are keen to start their day, seeking out friends and engaging in peaceful play. The nursery effectively supports children's creativity through activities like using dough, helping them develop imagination and strengthen fine motor skills.

Confident communicatorsCreative developmentOutdoor playStrong SEND supportPositive relationships

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood)

Last inspected 7 March 2023 · Loretta Murphy

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 confidently at the nursery and develop positive relationships with staff, understanding routines and procedures well. They are keen to start their day, seeking out friends and engaging in peaceful play. The nursery effectively supports children's creativity through activities like using dough, helping them develop imagination and strengthen fine motor skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive confidently at the nursery and have developed positive relationships with staff.
  • Children's creativity is supported well through activities like using dough, which helps them explore and develop fine motor skills.
  • Children are confident communicators, using gesture and role play to develop their language skills and understanding of healthy lifestyles.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to access fresh air and exercise outdoors, supporting their physical development.
  • The manager and special educational needs coordinator work closely to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff knowledge through training to improve the quality of the interactions and extend children's learning even further
  • 2help staff to consistently teach children the boundaries, so they develop respect for their environment, resources and each other.
Inspection #10264511 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents highly praise the nursery. They comment that they are happy with the service provided by caring, efficient staff and feel that children are well looked after.

Parents provide positive feedback about 'home learning packs' and the 'book library'. They state that their children are making good progress with their learning and development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and the special educational needs coordinator work closely to identify children who require extra support, ensuring those with special education needs and/or disabilities receive the necessary assistance. Staff promptly inform parents and make referrals to other professionals to improve outcomes for these children.

Outdoor space

Staff provide opportunities for children to access fresh air and exercise outdoors. Children enjoy running and experiment with moving their bodies in a variety of ways, using gross motor movement at the water wall to make marks by reaching high and low.

Parent Reviews of Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood)

4.6
(10)
Nomfundo Ngubane
2 years ago

Where to begin... Portswood Hopscotch has played a remarkable role in the development of my daughter. I observed each staff being so friendly and committed to each child, from the time they welcomed them at the door to pick-ups. Making siblings feel welcome always! They have provided a safe space for my daughter's development, and she has gained confidence in expressing herself. Thank you for your child-centred support at the nursery and for preparing for her “Big school journey”. To the team, our family highly appreciates you, and we will certainly miss you all.

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Geraldine Gibaux
7 years ago

My little boy has been going since Dec 2018 (almost 2 yrs of age) and he loves the 3 full days there! He clearly loves all the staff and can tell me all their names as well as lots of the children’s. His eating habits have improved and they offer a wide variety of activities which I’m told about at every pick up! I can tell the staff love my little boy and that’s the most important thing to me.

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Anud Yakub
3 years ago

We are very happy that our daughter goes to hopscotch Portswood. Is a really amazing nursery, staff are amazing they make sure that they are diverse when planning for the kids. I was very pleased when they had Eid celebration for the kids!

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Stacey Vear
7 years ago

My baby started in November 2018, had no problems so far. If I need to speak to anyone I know I can, I can see when I leave how loved and cared for my baby is. He always seems happy when we leave and when we pick up

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Gabby Ivona
3 years ago

Beautiful setting. Lovely staff! Flexible schedule and options.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2023

  • April 2023Good
  • March 2023Good

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