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Horsham Nursery School Under 3's

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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4.8(5 parent reviews) ·Harwood Road, Horsham, RH13 5UT · West Sussex
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Horsham Nursery School provides a stimulating and supportive environment for children from 9 months up to 5 years old. The nursery is divided into two main sections: the Under 3's provision for infants and toddlers and the Nursery School for 3-5 year olds.

They offer various session options, including flexible hours for working parents and have a strong focus on tailored support, evident in their Special Support Centre (SSC) for children with special educational needs. The school prioritises building strong relationships between staff and children, even offering home visits for new over-3s children and an admissions process that encourages tours and meetings with the Headteacher.

Their curriculum includes specialised approaches like Attention Autism to foster communication skills. Located in Horsham, parents can easily contact the nursery via phone or email for inquiries and to arrange visits.

What it's like

Children and their families receive a very warm welcome. Staff are nurturing, kind, and help children feel safe and secure, enabling them to settle quickly and form strong relationships. Staff use children's interests to support their understanding of upcoming activities, such as using pretend play with teddy bears to prepare babies for sleep.

Special Support Centre (SSC)Attention Autism approachFlexible session optionsHome visits offered

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Age range

9 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Horsham Nursery School Under 3's

Last inspected 7 December 2023 · Helen Penticost

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 and their families receive a very warm welcome. Staff are nurturing, kind, and help children feel safe and secure, enabling them to settle quickly and form strong relationships. Staff use children's interests to support their understanding of upcoming activities, such as using pretend play with teddy bears to prepare babies for sleep.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have a secure understanding of how to plan a curriculum that reflects what children need to learn next and provide supportive feedback to staff.
  • Key persons understand children's care and development needs and use clear systems to enhance learning.
  • Children relish messy play, exploring textures and scents, which enhances their creativity and sensory development.
  • Children enjoy demonstrating their small-muscle skills, including using real tools under supervision during forest school activities.
  • Leaders and staff foster effective relationships with children and their families, offering support and reassurance to parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1revise group and key times of the day to strengthen children's engagement in the learning experience or activity
  • 2strengthen staff's understanding of the importance of explaining to children about the consequences of their actions
Inspection #10305214 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders support staff to have secure ambitions for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They have aspirational goals for children to achieve before they move on to the next age group room.

Outdoor space

Under direct supervision, during forest school activities, children use real tools, such as a hand drill to make Christmas tree decorations. Staff perform risk assessments of the environment successfully, including when children are accessing the forest school area, enabling children to play and learn in a safe environment.

Parent Reviews of Horsham Nursery School Under 3's

4.8
(5)
L Burroughs
a year ago

Wonderful nursery with lovely staff. Outdoor space is amazing, which is perfect for my energetic children. Liz, the headteacher is exceptional and goes above and beyond to help. Highly recommend.

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Julia Scoville
4 years ago

Great facility nursery. Has lovely multifunctional garden with sand pit and water play. Plenty of ride on toys and hide outs. My 2 sons love it.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • December 2023Good
  • February 2018Good
  • August 2014Good
  • April 2012Good
  • March 2009Outstanding

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